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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

194 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 8 of 10

Rumination -- Review -- Reminiscence. Three Cable Messages for Consideration--submarine Piracy in the Mediterranean--who By, and Why?--japan's Objective in China--a "Fundamental Settlement," and What It Means--new Zealand Prime Minister's Warning--"war Sooner Than Anyone Thinks"--internationalism the Precept, Nationalism the Practice

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 September 1937 · page 3

Three paragraphs in the press at the week-end particularly intrigued me, and I hope that their consideration will not prove altogether…

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Rumination - Review - Reminiscence A Comforting Assurance-- The Submarine Ineffective as a War Weapon-- Rabbit Trap to Catch Snake, but Nothing Extraordinary in Method-- Where it is widely Adopted-- Now That Reminds Me-- Japan Accuses Britain of Intervention-- Events Prove Falsity of Charge--"Kindred Thoughts" and the Sino-Japanese Conflict

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 3

There is a widespread impression, and one to which the writer subscribed, that the modern submarine was one of the most potent of war…

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Super-Soldier

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 7

Mother: "You say 'as "ow that man writes reg'lar to you. Is 'e a Teg'lar soldier?" Daughter: "Oh, 'e's far better than a…

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Soldiers' Monument Clock

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 2

At the meeting of the Taree Municipal Council on Wednesday night. Ald. Bridge complained that the clock on the Soldiers' Monument had…

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Great Anzac March

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 3

A feature of the Sydney anniversary celebrations will be Anzac Day —the final day of the programme— when 50,000 Diggers are expected to…

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Wounded with Knife. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 5

When Jack Curtis, aged 28, of Riley-street, Surry Hills, was spoken to by a girl, who alleged she had been molested late last night, he and…

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The War in China. Sydney, Tuesday

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 2

It is reported that the Japanese are bombing Red Cross lorries and shooting Red Cross workers. Fierce fighting continues in the Shanghai area…

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The War in the East. Shanghai

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 September 1937 · page 2

The Chinese spokesman, admitting retreat, explained that it was strategic to escape the range of Japanese warships and at were in accordance with…

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Cost of the Great War to Australia

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 3

The Great War has cost Australia to date £843,914,000. This information was given by the Treasurer (Mr. Casey), in the House of…

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Soldiers' Monument Clock

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 1

At the meeting of the Taree Municipal Council on Wednesday week, Ald. Bridge complained that the clock on the Soldiers' Monument had…

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War on Wild Dogs

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 18 September 1937 · page 7

Wild dogs are causing tremendous damage on the American plains, and have killed more than £10,000 worth of cattle in one Oklahoma district…

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Benefts to Soldier Settlers Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 5

Opening the annual conference of soldier settlers in Sydney to-day, the Minister for Lands, Mr. Buttenshaw, said soldier settlers during the past…

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The War in China. Sydney, Friday

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 4

Shanghai (Thursday): Scenes too terrible to describe were reported by eye-witnesses who toured the stricken areas following the ruthless air raid…

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Latest Cables. Sino-japanese War. Holacust at Canton. "Scenes Too Terrible to Describe." Shanghai, 23937

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 4

Scenes too terrible to describe were reported by eye-witnesses who toured the stricken areas at Canton following the ruthless air raid which…

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Soldiers' Children and Examination Fees

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 4

The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) announced to-day that children in respect of whom war bursaries have been granted, also…

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Rumination - Review - Reminiscence. "Each in His Own Tongue"--Good Food for Week-end Thought--The League of Nations Indicted--Was Mr. Jordan Justified?-- A Dispassionate Survey of the Situation--New Zealand's Defence Provision Considered--Japanese Spokesman's Significant Broadcast--the Honour of Nippon?--A War-time Incident Recalled for Our Present Regard

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 3

I make no apology for asking my I readers' perusal and "inward digestion'' of the following poem, entitled "Each in His Own Tongue,'' written…

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Sino-japanese War. Nations Express Horror of Bombings. Thousands of Civilians Killed. Shanghai, 27937

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 September 1937 · page 5

Four raids on Nanking resulted in 2000 being killed and 400 wounded, while 140 civilians were killed in raids on other towns. The Japanese…

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China-japanese War. Merciless Killing. LONDON

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 29 September 1937 · page 2

A Hongkong message says the German liner Scharnhorst landed ten Chinese fishermen, who state they are the survivors of a fishing fleet manned…

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Sino-japanese War. Chinese Offer Sturdy Resistance. Civilised World Condemns Bombings. Shanghai, 30937

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 5

Further Japanese artillery pounding, which is regarded as a preliminary to the big offensive, did not penetrate the Chinese defences and…

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Chinese War Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 2 October 1937 · page 4

Shanghai, Thursday: A further Japanese pounding, which is regarded as the preliminary to a big offensive, did not penetrate the Chinese defences and…

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