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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

947 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 8 of 48

"Control Supplies" How To Prevent War Labor Member's View London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 6

Declaring that Italy. Germany and Japan would not possess the arms of which we are so terrified if Britain, the Dominions and the United States…

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War Opposed Policy of Canada Prime Minister's Views "Idea Is a Nightmare" Ottawa

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 5

"As Prime Minister, I will not engage or lead Canada into war," the Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie King, told the House of Commons to-day,…

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Miaja in Tears Arrival at Algiers "Resistance Is Useless" "Spanish War Has Ended" London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 5

The Spanish Republican leader (General Miaja) arrived at Algiers in tears. He said resistance was useless, and the war had ended. He…

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Mussolini Speaks "Certain Of Victory" "Youth Not Afraid of War' "Entitled to Front Rank." Rome

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 5

Signor Mussolini, speaking at Reggio, said: "We are prepared, ready to defend ourselves. After Sunday's speech there is little to add…

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Co-ordination of Defence Work Commonwealth And States To Co-operate Protection of the Civil Population Conference Comes To Grips With War Threats CANBERRA

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 5

The Commonwealth proposals for the establishment of a permanent organisation to co-ordinate public works in accordance with defence requirements, first put forward at Premiers' Conference last October, were spectacularly achieved in Canberra to-day, when, meeting in an atmosphere of…

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Hitler's Fault If War Beaks Out Roosevelt Watching Events. Warm Springs (Georgia)

Daily Examiner · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 5

The widespread fear of foreign Governments that Europe is on the threshold of another Napoleonic era, resulting from the Nazi dreams of world…

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Anzac Day Observance

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

This year, the Anzac Commemoration Service will be held on Anzac Day itself, Tuesday, April 25th. At 10.45 a short service will be held at…

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Spanish War Is Over. Barcelona

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 5

The newspaper, "Vanguaidia," publishes in two inch letters the final war communique: "The National troops have attained (heir final…

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DEFENCE—Oil and the Farmer If War Comes Oil's part in Primary Production

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 3

VITAL to the army, navy and air force for defence, oil also plays an important part for the man on the land. Without it modern agricultural methods would be impossible, necessitating backbreaking manual labor and undeveloped land holdings; undeveloped because, until the…

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MACLEAN R.S. And S.I. League Anzac Day Arrangements

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 6

There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Maclean subbranch of the R.S. and S.I. League, which, in the absence of the president…

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War Veterans' Home Art Union

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 4

Only, three days are left before the War Veterans' Home Art Union closes. £1500 worth prizes are available in the competition, which includes eight…

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War Minister

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 5

British Minister for War, Mr. HoreBelisha, who has postponed his visit to Gibraltar…

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ULMARRA R. S, And S. I. L. A. Meeting Anzac Day Arrangements

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 8

The Ulmarra sub-branch of the R. S. and S. I. L. A, held their monthly meeting in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night. In the absence of the…

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Position Easier Mr. Hughes' Opinion "Not Leading to War." [?] SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 5

With a few reservations, the Attorney-General and Minister for External Affairs. (Mr. Hughes) considers the international position to be easier…

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War Veterans' Home Maclean Branch's Appeal LATE A. S. Henry Memorial

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 4

At the request of a number of the residents of the Lower Clarence district, and having obtained the necessary permission to do so, the Maclean…

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CONVERSATIONS U. K. POLAND-RUMANIA Minister For War Not Going to Gibraltar London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 5

Conversations which the Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, had this morning with the Polish Foreign Minister, Col. Beck, were continued…

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"Seven Lamps of Damascus" In Kent Church Hidden From Turks in War. London, March 18

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 13

Hanging from long chains above the sanctuary in the parish church of Borstal, Kent. are the "Seven Lamps of Damascus."…

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"War Risk Very Near" Australians "Will Answer Every Call" Spirited Broadcast by Minister for Defence Place for the Diggers. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 5

Declaring that the risk of war was very deadly and very near, the Minister for Defence. Mr. Street, in a spirited address, to-night, expressed…

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War Veterans' Home Arouses Public Interest

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 2

During the past few weeks a veritable stream of sightseers has visited the War Veterans' Home at Legacy Park, Narrabeen. The number calling…

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Anzac Concert

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 April 1939 · page 4

Tuesday, April 18, promises a very happy time to those who attend the Diggers' concert in the Prince Edward Theatre, South Grafton. Many leading…

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