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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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Greatest Battle of the War on the Ebro Front London, September 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 7

During the seven weeks of the Ebro battle, bombers dropped 300,000 bombs in a thirty-mile valley, in the hope of wrecking the Government's bridges, states the "Daily Telegraph" Barcelona correspondent…

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R.S. & S.I. League of Australia. Dungog Sub-Branch. League News. National Insurance. Returned Soldier Pensioners

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 3

The provisions of the National Health and Pensions Insurance Act, insofar as they affect returned soldiers in receipt of benefits under the…

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National Insurance Its Effect on Soldier Pensioners

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 2

The provisions of the National Health and Pensions insurance Act. insofar as they effect returned soldiers in…

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Germany Does Not Want War British Experts Views

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 1

"Germany does not want war; her aim is to be so strong, that whatever she wants she will be able to acquire by asking for it,"…

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Anxiety in Britain War Lords Meet LONDON, September 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 1

A meeting of the British Cabinet in which the only absentee will be the Dominion Secretary, Lord Stanley, who is ill, has been…

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War Supplies Britain as Empire's Warehouse Storage of Food

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 14

A plan for free Government storage of surplus Empire food and raw materials, which in time of war could become this country's emergency…

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First Rift in War Clouded Sky Chamberlain's Bold Decision New York, Sept. 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 5

The decision of the British Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, has caused a sensation here. The United Press Washington…

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We Believed It Then! Xxi.—war Aims. (Continued)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 2

As there was great uncertainty how, if victory were achieved, the spoils would be divided, it was impossible for statesmen, in the Allied nations, to be precise as to what specific aims with regard to territorial adjustments and…

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War Veterans' Home Successful Ball at Gresford Appropriate Decorations Gresford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 9

The first Diggers' Ball, arranged by the Gresford Sub-Dist-rict Branch of the R.S.S.L.L.A. was held in the East Gresford School of Arts and attracted a good attendance. Apart from an entertaining id dance programme, dancers…

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Bullet in Back Surprise for Soldier

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 9

Ever since the morning of the landing at Gallopoli, Arthur Coombes, of Toombul, formerly of the 9th Battalion, has carried close to his spine a bullet…

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Late News Mr. Chamberlain Visits Herr Hitler. Will There Be Peace in Europe? Lloyds Terminates War Risk Contracts New York

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 1

Bromwich entered the semi-finals of the National tennis championship by defeating J. Hunt 6-1, 0-11, 6-3, 6-4. Miss Wynne defeated Miss…

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China War Japanese Claims TOKIO, September 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 1

The Japanese claim to have captured Changcheng. Kwangehow, Tutanchen, and are attacking Aikowkwai. The British War Office learns that 8OO,000…

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War Danger Mr. Hughes Hopeful "No Need for It" Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 8

The world to-day needed peace in order to deal with the economic problems which confronted all nations, said the Minister for External Affairs (Mr…

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France Hates War Leader Explains PARIS, Sept. 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 1

Speaking at Verdun to the garrison assembled in the Ostuary cloisters in commemoration of the French recapture of Fort…

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Mr Hughes Discusses War Crisis a Hopeful Note

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 1

The world to-day needed peace to deal with the economic problems which confronted all nations, said the Minister for External Affairs (Mr…

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"If War Came" Mussolini Speaks Simple Solution Trieste, Sept. 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 3

In a speech at Trieste, Signor Mussolini said: "The problems now agitating Europe have one simple solution—plebiscites for all…

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"All Madness" Hitler Interviewed Doesn't Want War London, September 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 1

"This trouble must be ended once and for all, and ended now. It is a tumor poisoning the whole European organism, and its…

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Spanish War Threatens Starvation For Millions Charges of "Cowardice and Lack of Human Feeling"

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 1

It is stated that because of the long drawn-out hostilities, about 3,000,000 people in Spain, chiefly women and children, are facing starvation in the coming winter. With the co-operation of the…

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Politics of a Changing World! the Second World War

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 3

With the crisis in Czechoslovakia, the second world war passes into its decisive phase involving open war between the great powers…

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"At All Costs." Australia Must Be Kept Out of War. Mr. Lang's Policy

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 6

"Our people are determined that Australia must be kept out of European wars at all costs, and their determination must be made articulate,"…

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