Sandys Case Sensation War Minister May Resign (Special to "The Miner") LONDON, July 14
THE lobbies are buzzing with excitement about the latest sensational development in the Sandys…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1938
227 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 12
International War And Not Civil Conflict In Spain Miss Caton Speaks
THE war in Spain was no longer one of civil warfare, but had grown into an international dispute. Miss Anne Caton, of the Joint Spanish Aid Council, said at a civic reception in her honor in the Town Hall this…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Barrier Miner Tuesday, July 19, 1938. Unveiling of War Memorial
CEREMONY of special interest to Australia will be the unveiling on Friday by the King of the imposing war memorial at Villers…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Life Policies
Former members of the A.I.F. and naval forces who cashed their war gratuities and effected life assurance policies would be well advised to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Appointment of Officer Returned Soldiers Critical MELBOURNE
A CONFERENCE of Returned Soldiers' League members expressed indignation when it was reported that the Minister for Defence…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Propaganda by Rocket
Glimpses of General Franco and his family and life in the territory he controls are features of a film brought from Spain by Mr. R. E…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →King Unveils Memorial Pays Homage to Our Soldiers Ceremony At VillersBretonneux (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, July 22
THE King and Queen received a mighty welcome on their return to London to-night after their triumphant four days' State visit to France. The extreme cordiality of the reception accorded to their Majesties by the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Great Battle For Sagunto Will Decide Entire Spanish War? Franco's Strong Forces (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, July 24
THE great battle for Sagunto which may decide the issue of the entire Spanish war, is still in the balance. General Franco, who has taken 1500 square miles of country during the past 10 days, has massed 600 guns…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Attempted Assassination Governor Of Puerto Rico Has Lucky Escape 2 People Killed; 20 WOUNDED (Special to "The Miner.") San Juan, July 25
TWO people were killed and 20 wounded when an attempt was made to-day to assassinate the American Governor of Puerto Rico (Mr. Winship). The attempt was made by National…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Spain's War Govt. Troops Recover Lost Territory LONDON, July 27
THE Spanish Government troops have recovered more than 250 square miles of territory in their offensive on the Ebro front. This…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Arm Artery Severed Youth Wounded Outback
THE main artery in the right upper arm of Ray Perry (19) was severed by a bullet from a 32 rifle which exploded while he was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Hope Abandoned For Missing Flying Boat Catalan Youths Bomb Rebel Positions Spain's War Being Fought Under Blistering Sun (Special to "The Miner") LONDON, July 31
"WEARING only swimming trunks because of the intense heat 100 strapping Catalan boys, Completely fearless of the deadly Junker bombers overhead, methodically bombed Rebel positions four miles away."…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Clash Between Japanese And Soviet Troops War Inevitable Is Soviet View Workers' Message to Russian Dead London, August 1
CONFLICTING opinions are expressed in various quarters about the results that may follow the fighting jr on Saturday between Soviet and Japanese troops at Possiet Bay, on the frontier between Russia and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Russian Regain Key Hill 400 Japanese Killed in Battle Chances Of War Declaration Now 50-50 (Continued from Page 1) (Special to "The Miner") LONDON, August 1
RUSSIAN troops have recaptured Chang Kufeng Hill on the border of Siberia and Manchoukuo, according to an official communique issued in Moscow late tonight. Four hundred' Japanese were wiped out, while 13…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Commander Of N.Z. Army Forces Predicts War
AUCKLAND (N.Z.), August 2.— Major General Sir Andrew Russell, who commanded the New Zealand forces in France in the Great War,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →24th Anniversary of War Declaration
TODAY—the 24th anniversary of the declaration of war by Greet Britain on Germany, following that country's occupation of Belgium—recalls that momentous day August 4, 1914, when a British ultimatum demanding withdrawal from Belgium reached…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Threats Still Hover Propaganda in Moscow Condemnation of Japan Six-Hour Battle (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, August 3
WHILE official opinion in both Russia and Japan is that the Chang Kufeng clash can be peacefully settled, there are still immense factors holding the threat of war. One is that Moscow has put into gear its immense…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Absurd Bit Of Sentiment" Councillor's Hit at Soldiers Act Sydney
COUNCILLOR Gardiner, chairman of the Sydney County Council's electricity undertaking, referring to his…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Camel Trek of 2700 Miles Another Chapter In Woman's Thrilling Life Roaming World Since War
A CAMEL trek of 2700 miles from Broken Hill to Cairns, to be taken in easy stages, will add another colorful chapter to the already thrill-packed life of 48-year-old Mrs. Isabel D. Carroll, whost insatiable wanderlust has…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →British Consul Dead; Wounded By Bomb (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, August 7
SENOR Gabriel de Callejon, British Consul at Alicante, who was wounded when Rebel planes bombed Alicante yesterday, died today. Born and bred in Scotland, he was nicknamed "Cup of Tea Callejon," because he always invited visitors to have a cup…
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