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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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War Service Homes. Debts of Unfortunate. Commonwealth to Write Off

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 September 1938 · page 9

In a certain number of cases purchasers of War Service Homes, owing to unemployment and other circumstances beyond their control, bad…

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Rumination - Review - Reminiscence. Will There Be War? -- the International Situation Reviewed -- Fascist Agents Active in Britain, and in Australia -- Favourable Opportunity, Rather Than Meteorological Condition, Will Determine "Der Tag" -- in One Man's Hands a Fateful Issue Lies

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 3

At present the British press is sharply divided over the international situation, for while one section holds that there is a grave possibility of…

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Poster Resented. No-License Campaign. Returned Soldiers' Protest

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 7

Victoria's Liquor Referendum Campaign, which is to culminate in a vote of the people on October 8 on the question of no license, is arousing…

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Rumination - Review - Reminiscence Prayers for Peace? Who Soweth Thorns a Harvest Hard Must ? Reap--Fear of War is Foremost in our Minds--Faith in God and a Strong Right Hand and a Cause Worth While--The Philosophy of a Farmer Provides Food for Thought To-day

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 3

Widespread interest has been aroused throughout the Commonwealth by the suggestion of the Prime Minister, Hon. J. A. Lyons, for the holding of…

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Welcome Home to Mr. and Mrs. C. Murdoch Oxley Island Function

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 4

There was a happy gathering of friends at the Oxley island home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Murdoch on Tuesday, in order to welcome them home, following their…

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War Unlikely. Hitler's Desire for Peace Believed

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 2

Nazi officials refuse to envisage the possibility of war against Britain, says the Nuremberg correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph."…

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Britain's Part in the War. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

During the discussion on defence at the Empire Conference at Lapstone, it was stated that in the event of war in Europe Great Britain would…

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Rumination - Review - Reminiscence Will There be War? -- Why Hitler Hesitates -- An Attempt to Create a Breach in Democratic Solidarity -- The Fuhrer's Ultimate Objective -- The International Situation of To-day Outlined -- But What of Germany?

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 3

Will there be war? That is the question on all lips to-day, and few there are who will venture to declare either in the affirmative or the…

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Gloucester Soldiers' Memorial Hospital

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 2

The Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. E. Moore, is in receipt of the following letter from Mr. D. K. Otton, Secretary and Superintendent of Hospitals:…

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Desiccated Vegetables and Pemmican on War Food Shortage Menu

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 7

Scientists in England ar busy studying the possible food alternatives should another war cause a food shortage. All sorts of suggestions have…

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Mr. Chamberlain to Meet Hitler Again. Crisis Frozen for Time Being. Lloyd's Underwriters Give Notice of Cancellation of all War Risks. LONDON

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 6

Mr. Chamoerlam is to return to London immediately as a result of his consultations with Hitler at Berchtesgaden yesterday and…

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Czechs Will Probably Accept British-French Plan. "Possibility of General War Practically Vanished." LATER

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 2

After a meeting of five hours the Czech Cabinet adjourned until to-morrow There is now a strong feeling that…

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Markets Closed by Fear of War. Mr. Menzies' Comment

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 2

Australian marketing problems were bound up with the European situation, and until lasting peace was secured, Australia could not expect…

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"Choose Between Peace or War" Hitler's Berlin Speech Dashes Hopes of Compromise Sydney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 September 1938 · page 2

London, Monday: "We do not want Czechoslavakia. Our demand is for the Sudeten lands and is irrevocable. President Benes can choose between peace…

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The European Crisis. Hitler Defiant. War Appears to Be Imminent. Saturday, Fateful Day. London. Sept. 25

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 September 1938 · page 2

The full text is now available of the memorandum which Herr Hitler handed to Mr. Chamberlain at the close or the Godesberg conference and…

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Fuel For War

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 4

The three greatest concerns of a nation preparing for war or defence are Armaments, Food, and Fuel. Germany, in her fight for…

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Rumination-Review-Reminiscence! Peace, or War?--What Will be the Decision of the Four-Power A Conference?--The Most Momentous Meeting in the World's History--Hitler Cannot Make Material Concession, and Why--Czechoslovakia Will be Neutralised to Give Civilisatio a Temporary Truce

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 3

To-day the fate of civilisation hands in the balance. The sword of war is but suspended by a frayed thread which easily might break…

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Conference Reaches Agreement Threat of War Averted Czechs to Evacuate Sudeten Areas

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 October 1938 · page 4

Munich, Friday: The Four Power Conference to-day reached complete agreement regarding Czechoslovakia, and the threat of war has been averted Shortly after midnight Mr. Chamberlain. M. Daladier, Herr Hitler and Signor Mussonlini signed an agreement which provides that the evacuation of the…

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War Averted. Four Power Settlement Reached and Signed. Wonderful Achievement for International Leaders. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 October 1938 · page 5

An official communication from Munich reports that Mr. Chamberlain stated that an agreement has been arrived at and signed between Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy…

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No War

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 4

Sydney "Bulletin," which has stood four-square for Reason and Peace for months past, and has lashed the Dally Press and Cable Crammers with…

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