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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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Spanish War Republicans Checked. Saragossa

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 5

It appears that the rebels have completely mastered the Republican advance on the Segre front. The Republicans are unable to hold…

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War in China Fight for Canton. Hong Kong

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 5

For the first time since its fall Chines? war planes appeared over Canton, and heavily bombed the Japanese barracks at Tungshin and the aerodrome, which…

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"Prayed for War" Unemployed Boys Only Chance for a Job. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 3

"Several boys in my district actually prayed that war would be declared so that they could get a job," declared Mr. J. McLean (North Bondi)…

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Spirit of Anzac South Grafton Diggers Armistice Day Reunion

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 November 1938 · page 6

The reunion held last night by the South Grafton Diggers at the, School of Arts provided plenty of scope for the true Anzac spirit to manifest…

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Cause of War Disregard Of Facts Mr. Menzies' Reply. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 5

Speaking at the old Melbournians' Association luncheon to-day, the Federal Attorney-General, Mr. Menzies. said his statement, that there were two sides…

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Returned Soldiers Ulmarra Reunion South Grafton Visitors. Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 3

The success of the Armistice Day reunion of the Ulmarra returned soldiers, held in the Masonic Hall, on Saturday night, was largely due to two…

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Social Services Britain's Post-War Bill No Parallel Elsewhere. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 November 1938 · page 5

During the debate on the Address-in-Reply, in the House of Commons, the Minister for Health (Mr. Elliot) said the sums paid out in social…

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War Clouds Munich Peace Settlement ULMARRA C.E.M.S. Meeting. Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 November 1938 · page 2

At the meeting of St. Paul's Church of England Men's Society, held at the Rectory on Monday night, Mr. F. Wilcox occupied the chair, and others…

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Munich Crisis "Germans Feared War" Duff Cooper's View. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 November 1938 · page 5

The Liberal amendment, to the Address in Reply, calling for the creation of a Ministry of Supply, "both to secure efficiency and prevent waste…

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Returned Soldiers' Meeting at South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 November 1938 · page 4

The South Grafton sub branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A.. will, be, holding their monthly meeting at the shire of, fice to-night at 8 o'clock…

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Rifle Exploded Man Wounded at Granville, Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 November 1938 · page 4

When the rifle he was cleaning exploded to-day. Nelson Dhu, of Granville. received a punctured wound in the right hand, while several small…

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Munition Works Explosion 400 Killed and Wounded. Barcelona

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 November 1938 · page 5

Explosions at the Hospatle munition works killed and wounded a total of 400…

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War Postponed

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 22 November 1938 · page 3

In the Bowraville Police Court last week it whs alleged that war had been declared at Taylor's Arm, and had been postponed, but pe[?]ce had…

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War Veterans' Home

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 22 November 1938 · page 2

A number of wealthy N.S.W. residents have subscribed to build a home in which war-weary Diggers will be given rest and attention for…

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Defence Council Suggestion From Women War Work for Children. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 November 1938 · page 5

A War Defence Council, to include representatives of every section of the community, and two women delegates representing women's organisations,…

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Flying Scholarship Returned Soldiers' League Scheme South Grafton Nomination Sought

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 November 1938 · page 4

It will be of interest to ex- servicemen of South Grafton and district to learn that the State Council of the Returned Soldiers' League has voted " £501 to the…

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Thanks to Deervale War Veterans' Appeal

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 6

Following is a copy of a letter received by Mr. A. Baggott, Deervale from the hon. secretary, of the War Veterans' Home movement:—…

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War in China Yangtse Dispute. Tokio

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 5

The British Ambassador, Sir Robert Craigie, informed the Japanese Foreign Minister. Mr. Arita, that the Government did not accent Japan's arguments…

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Spanish War 10 Raids in 24 Hours. Barcelona

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 5

At least 11 were killed in the tenth air raid in 24 hours. 60 KILLED IN AIR RAID. BARCELONA, Wednesday…

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Consultation Instead of War Peace Pact Germany and France Frontiers Guaranteed Official British Approval London

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 5

It is expected that as soon as Herr Von Ribbentrop arrives in Paris signatures will be appended to the France- German peace pact, on the…

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