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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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Australia at War. Mr. Menzies Broadcasts "Must Win at all Costs."

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 3

IN A BROADCAST TO THE NATION ON SUNDAY NIGHT, THE PRIME MINISTER, MR. MENZIES, ANNOUNCED THAT…

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An Appeal to Ex-soldiers

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 1

An appeal is made by the Board of Management of the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, for uniforms and equipment used by soldiers in the…

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Britain and Germany at War. Ultimatum Not Replied to by Germany Mr. Chamberlain's Broadcast. France Will Join in Stand. London, September 3

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 1

The British Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, announced in a broadcast from the Cabinet room at No. 10 Downing Street at 11.15 a.m. to-day (8.15 p.m., Sunday, Sydney time) that Great Britain was at war with…

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Rumination - Review - Reminiscence. We Are at War--problems Solved and New Problems Created--looking at the Dark Side of Things--a Policy Not Altogether Lacking in Final Advantage

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 3

We are at war. Those who have done me the honour of reading my comments on the international situation during the past two years or more…

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The Empire at War with Germany. Air Raid by R.a.f. on Wilhelmshaven Successful. Poles Allege Use of Poison Gas and Bombing of Civilians. Bitter Fighting Along Whole of Polish Frontier. New York, 4939

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 4

The first despatch from Danzig since the annexation states that the Germans are unable to dislodge 70 Poles holding the post…

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In Anzac Days

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 4

In "Turkish Spy," Charles Cooper has written a captivating and exciting story of Anzac adventures during the Great War. An Anzac, captured by the…

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War Talk

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 4

Allegedly to solve the Danzig question, to solve the Corridor question, and to ensure a change in the relations of Poland and Germany so to enable…

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Proclamation of War

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 2

A proclamation of war between Great Britain and Germany was published in the State Government Gazette last night. It was signed by the Premier, Mr…

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War Strength of Powers

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 3

Britain's great naval strength is revealed by a comparison of her fleet with those of other world Powers. With France, she possesses a…

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Scenes in London War Atmosphere

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 1

All day on Sunday London's streets, restaurants, and railway stations were crowded with men in uniform, which was not surprising, since more than…

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Hitler Speaks Blames Poland for War

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 1

Herr Hitler, addressing tho members of the Reichstag on Friday, over 100 members being at tho front, said: "Danzig was, and is, a German city…

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Soldiers Rush to Enlist Reserve Service

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 2

Returned soldiers throughout New South Wales are rushing to join the A.I.F. reserve established by the Government recently. State headquarters…

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"Outbreak of War." Proclamation Issued. CANBERRA

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 2

A proclamation of the existence of a state of war was issued at Canberra at 10.15 p.m., headed "Outbreake of War."…

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U.S. Will Not Join War. Washington

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 2

In a broadcast to the nation to-night, President Roosevelt said: "I hope and believe that the United States will stay out of this war."…

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Tax Bills Dropped. Effect of War. Announcement by Premier

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 4

The Premier, Mr. Mair, announced on Sunday night that because of the war the Government did not intend to proceed with the new taxation bills…

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Britain Declares War Following German Invasion of Poland "A Clear Conscience" Says Mr Chamberlain Great Britain in at War with Germany

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 1

This was announced by the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, from No. 10, Downing Street, at 11.15 a.m. (8.15 p.m. Sydney time) on Sunday. Mr. Chamberlain said: "This morning the British…

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Latest War News British Liner Torpedoed 1400 Passengers on Board

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 2

With 1400 passengers on board, the s.s. Athenia (13,465 tons) has been torpedoed and sunk 200 miles west of the Hebrides, Scotland…

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Britain Now at War. by Mr. Chamberlain. "We Have a Clear Conscience." London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 1

Great Britain is at War with Germany! This was announced by the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, from No. 10 Downing Street, at 11.15 a.m. (8.15 p.m. Sydney time) to-day…

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War Declared on Germany Germany Invades Poland. British Ultimatum to Hitler Ignored. Italy Will Take No Initiative. LONDON, Sept. 1 (A.A.P.)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 1

Germany, in pursuance of her campaign for the return of the Polish Corridor, invaded Poland at four unspecified points this morning. It was later officially announced in Berlin that German troops had crossed all the…

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At War!

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 2

With keen remembrance of the tragedy of the Great War, which was supposed to be "a war to end war"; having experienced the pleasures of…

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