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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

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Civil War Mr. Chamberlain's Hope Relief Plans London, July 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 1

"I do not believe that anybody wants to start a Western European conflagration, I do not sec why, with a little ingenuity and goodwill we…

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European Troubles. (V.) the Spanish Civil War. German and Italian Aims

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 5

Recent cables have described the situation arising out of the collapse of the non-intervention pact as very tense. Yet, this situation is only as…

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Soldiers' Memorial Club Annual Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 2

The annual meeting of Dungog Soldiers' Memorial Club was held on Wednesday night last, the president, Mr. W. E. Searl, presiding over a fair…

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Soldier Settlers' Conference

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 5

The above Conference will be held in Sydney commencing at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, 21st September. Each sub-branch interested in…

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War Unlikely Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 July 1937 · page 4

That there will be no war in spite of all the talk of it in most European countries, is the opinion of Dr. Hans Luther, former German…

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"Will Be No War"

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 July 1937 · page 4

There will be no war, despite all the talk of it in most European countries, is the opinion of Dr. Hans Luther, former German Chancellor and Reichsbank…

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War Clouds LOOMING Over China Sino-japanese Dispute Peking, July 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 July 1937 · page 1

Verbal and armed clashes continue in the Sine-Japanese dispute, each country accusing the other of bad faith…

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Soldiers' Reunion Great Night Important Guests

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 July 1937 · page 4

"In the course of my duties I have Attended hundreds of reunions in every part of Now South Wales and elsewhere, but to East Maitland…

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Wounded at Ball Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 8

While attending the annual military ball at Gympie, Captain James Batts, of Kilkivan, was severely injured by a light horseman's lance, which was…

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Pre-war Germany Mr. Murray's Impressions Address to Rotary

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 3

In Switzerland the whole of the staff of girls at the millinery establishments dine with the proprietor. At least this…

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Salvation Army Caking for Basque Child Victims of Spanish Civil War

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 5

An important share is being taken by the Salvation Army in Great Britain in the humanitarian work made necessary by the plight of hundreds…

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Oil From Coal Scotland Wants This Industry Too. War-time Advantages

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 1

A lead from Government Departments to connection with the production of oil from coal in Scotland web suggested by…

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The Salvation Army. Caring for Basque Child Victims of Spanish Civil War

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 1

An important share is being taken by the Salvation Army in Great Britain in the humanitarian work made necessary by the plight of…

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"Hammer Toes" Ex-Soldier's Claim SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 7

A surgical hoot and an[?]iron splint, are to be provided for Mr. Frank Marshal], 43, an English returned soldier, who left Randwick Military…

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Man Wounded at Ball

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 July 1937 · page 3

While attending- the annual military ball at Gympio (Q.) Captain James Batts, of Kilkivan, was severly injured by a light horseman's lance, which…

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Ex-serviceman Refused Attention Not War Wounds

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 July 1937 · page 2

Following the receipt of a letter from the Repatriation Commission, and a visit to the institution by two Commonwealth peace officers, Frank…

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War Fever Growing In China Serious Clashes Troops and Arms Rushed To War Zone Determined Resistance Shanghai, July 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 July 1937 · page 1

With With the war fever burning in China and Japan, and the armies of both nations drawing closer to Pekin, hopes of averting a serious clash are dwindling. Japan is rushing up…

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War Joke May Help Digger Evidence on Pension Claim

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 July 1937 · page 1

The finding of a paper given to him as a joke may help a returned soldier establish claims for a war pension. He is suffering from a chronic bone…

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War Fever Burning Hotly (Australian Press Assn. Message.) SHANGHAI

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 July 1937 · page 1

The war fever is now burning more hotly than ever, and hopes of averting a serious clash are dwindling. Japan is rushing Up great quantities…

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Movie Highlights War Against Scandal Clark Gables Example to Stars

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 July 1937 · page 3

"Hollywood has three major industries: moving pictures, divorce, and blackmail. The first is at present paying the highest dividends for years…

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