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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

947 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 36 of 48

The War What Germany Lacks

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 2

German production cannot be panded; public expenditure grow; the alternative is inflation further drastic reduction of…

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The War, Day by Day Training Militia

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 6

Activities in camps throughout Australia will be maintained for many mouths yet with training of men of the Second A.I.F., the force…

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Industrial Boom After War Is Over. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 3

The prediction that the new industries being created in Australia as a result of defence measures would lay the foundation for a tremendous boom…

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War Taxes "Heavy, Not Crushing" £51 Million Being Spent Here. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 5

"Heavier but not crushing taxation" would be required to help pay for the Government's expanded defence programme, declared the Prime Minister…

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For Britain Several War Vessels May Be Built Here Three New Destroyers Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 5

The possibility of Australia building a number of minesweepers and several smaller craft for the British Government was mentioned by the…

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Soldiers Farewelled Presentations Made

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 2

Some of this district's most popular young men are among those who have enlisted with the A.I.F. They have taken a leading…

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BONVILLE Soldier Farewelled

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 3

Corporal Herb. McLeod, of Bonville, was given a send-off and presentation in Bonville Hall last Tuesday night. It was a typical Aussie…

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Soldiers and Marriage

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 3

"Mere Woman," in last issue of the Manning River "Times," condemns a senior officer who recently warned men of the A.I.F. against being…

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Molotov's Speech Disappoints Berlin Chamberlain's Viewpoint Weekly Review of War London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 November 1939 · page 5

"M. Molotov's speech was eagerly awaited in Berlin, but I imagine it occasioned some disappointment in that quarter," said the Prime…

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Hertzog's Outburst Anti-British Speech "Right to Get Out of War." Bloemfontein

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 November 1939 · page 5

In a speech to-day, the former Prime Minister, Mr. Hertzog, declared that the fact that South Africa sold her produce to England was no reason for her…

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Stock Exchange Hitler's "War Of Nerves" No Effect in London. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 5

Hitler's war of nerves has been so unsuccessful that prices on the Stock Exchange are mostly back to pre-war levels…

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S. Africa Attack by Hertzog On Premier Smuts Anti War Campaign Capetown

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 5

Announcing his leadership of "reconsolidated Afrikanderdom, the former Prime Minister, General Hertzog, declared that the Prime Minister's…

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Neutrality Bill Signed by Roosevelt Arms Embargo Lifted Ban on U.S.A. Ships in War Zone Washington

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 5

The Neutrality Bill, of which the most vital clause is the repeal of the embargo on arms, was signed to-day by President Roosevelt and the…

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Poppy Day Appeal For Soldiers "Day of Remembrance."

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 8

The creation of beautiful memorials has always been mankind's expression of gratitude for services rendered. Down through the ages successive…

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Soldiers' Pay Tax Exemption Likely. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 4

It is expected that soldiers' pay will shortly be exempted from all Federal and State taxation. A conference of State and Federal…

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The War Trade With U.S.A.

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 4

The passing by the United States of President Roosevelt's new Neutrality Bill indicates that the legislature is not prepared to maintain obstacles…

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"Australia's War" Mr. Casey in London. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 5

The Australian Minister for Supply and Development (Mr. Casey) said the war was as much Australia's as Britain's. He described as nonsense…

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German Propaganda "War Will Be in Turkey." Paris

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 5

High German military instructors are leaving Turkey, and others will depart before December 31, stating that the war will be in Turkey before…

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Spanish General Says Germany Will Win War. Rome

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 5

The British United Press says that General Queipo Dellano will head a mission of 59 Spanish officers to be attached to Italian units for…

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Nazi Blunders Dominions' War Effort Swiss Paper's Comment. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 5

In view of the successful progress of . the conversations proceeding in London between representatives of the Dominions and the Indian Governments…

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