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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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"War Not Inevitable." Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 4

The belief that war was far from being inevitable was expressed by the Lord Privy Seal, Earl De La Warr, when he was the guest of the…

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War Material International Control Trade Union Demand. Brussels

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 5

The International Trades Union Conference, representing 17 countries, resolved to demand international control of war material. It was also urged…

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War Risk Insurance Modified Time Limit Included Effect on Dairy Exports Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 4

After a prolonged study of war risk situation, marine underwriters recently decided that, under modern conditions of warfare such widespread…

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Blame for War in East

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 6

The tendency to censure or condemn the participants in the war between China and Japan was deplored in an address at the Melbourne Wesley Church…

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In Skirmish Soviets And Estonians Two Killed, One Wounded. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 4

"The Times" Riga correspondent states that a skirmish between Estonian and Soviet guards resulted in two Soviet soldiers being killed and one…

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Leaden Warriors Model Soldiers On Parade an Artistic Hobby

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 8

Famous warriors, heroes of a hundred battles through history, were mustered in Soho--little warriors of lead, at most two inches high,…

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War Fears Russia And Japan Chances About Equal. Paris

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 5

The chances of a Russo-Japanese war are discussed by Mr. S. M. Teitelbaum in an article in the "L'Europe Nouvelle." He believes there is the…

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A Long War Japanese Prepare China's Terms Rejected Britain's Fair Mindedness Tokio

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 5

"Far distant is the end of the conflict. It will be a long time before a settlement is reached. Ours indeed is a momentous task, unparalleled in…

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"Times" Tribute Australia's Progress War And Its Lessons No Blood Stained Record London

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 5

"The Times," in an editorial, emphasising the importance of the Sydney anniversary, says that 150 years is a very brief period for the rise…

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On War Footing Russia in Far East. Hong Kong

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 5

A foreigner who recently toured the Soviet Far Eastern territory, informed the "China Mail" that the Japanese report of Soviet activities under-estimates…

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Jap War Bonds Increased Taxation

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 6

The Minister for Finance, Mr. Kaya, declared that the Budget was compiled on the assumption that hostilities would long continue. The major part of the…

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£140 Million Japan's War Costs to Date. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 5

The "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent in Tokio says military operations since the beginning of the campaign have cost Japan over…

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War Supplies Being Sent to China Attack On Britain in Japanese Diet Japan Wants to "Manage" China. Tokio

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 5

Drawing attention in the Diet to the fact that war supplies were reaching China front neutral countries, Baron Sonoda said in shite of Britain's…

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Barcelona Raid 150 KILLED, 300 Wounded. Barcelona

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 5

According to official figures to-day's air raids on Barcelona resulted in 150 being killed and 300 wounded. Six bombers flew over the centre of…

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Australian Soldiers' Body Found

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 3

The Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, has been informed by the Defence department, that inquiries have been instituted by the Imperial War Graves…

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Knife Attack Alleged By Police Detective Wounded. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 4

Following an attack upon Detective Quinn in the yard of Townsville gaol, yesterday, Janie's Savage came before the Townsville Police Court to-day on a…

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Talks About Talkies "Love Under Fire" Adventure in War Torn Spain

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 8

Offering such a vast field of incident, drama and adventure it was natural to suppose that sooner or later the Spanish civil war would be used…

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Wounded by Dead Pig. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 3

Frank Harris, slaughterman, of South Lismore, was injured in unusual Circumstances at the bacon factory of Messrs. Foley Bros., Ltd.,…

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Wounded by Dead Pig

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 3

Frank Harris, slaughterman, of South Lismore, was injured in unusual circumstances at the bacon factory of Messrs. Foley Bros., Ltd.,…

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In Spanish War Casino Nurse's Experiences

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 2

Sister Lawson, an Australian nurse, who served with the nursing units during the present Spanish civil war, lectured on her experiences, in the…

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