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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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War News Day by Day. Wednesday—

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 1

"No threat will induce Great Britain and France to abandon the purpose for which they entered this struggle," said the Prime Minister,…

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Late War News. The Peace Offensive. Work on Siegfried Line

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 2

The dominant point in the German "peace offensive" is now expected to be the resurrection of a small Polish State rather than the partition…

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Rumination - Review - Reminiscence. What of the War?--campaign of Propaganda and Diplomatic Movement --No Early German Revolt Against Nazism Probable, and Why--the Attitude of Russia and Italy Considered--neither Have Any Love for the Democracies Both Are Possible Enemies to Britain

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 3

The international situation remains somewhat obscure and the position militarily indeterminate, except for the fact that artillery duels and…

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Back to 1915 Early War Years Recalled

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 4

A copy of "The Lone Hand" magazine for March, 1915, kindly loaned to us by Mr. D. McLennan, of "Purfleet House," recalls the early years of the…

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The War Belgium Concerned. Fears German Violation Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 4

Brussels: Serious concern has been utilised by a Berlin report that Germany would consider herself released, under certain circumstances, from her…

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Night War Against U-Boats. Grim Significance. London, Oct. 4

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 6

The reference in the Prime Minister's speech in the House of Commons yesterday to hunting submarines by moonlight had a grim significance…

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Customs Revenue. Affected by War. P.O. Revenue Buoyant. Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 8

The heavy clearances from bond in the weeks immediately before the outbreak of war were reflected in the Customs and excise revenue figures…

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War News. Nazi Restrictions on Food. Eating in Restaurants. London, Oct. 3

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 6

New regulations in force in Germany provide that the food served in restaurants is to count as part of the diner's personal rations, states the…

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Motorists Declare War New Taxation Will Not Be Tolerated "Carbon" of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 3

When Parliament discusses the Budget next week, not a solitary member will be under the slightest illusion regarding the viewpoint the motorists of…

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Clergyman's War Protest

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 2

As a protest against the attitude of most of the Anglican clergy towards the war, Canon Stuart Morris, former honorary canon at Birmingham, will…

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War Time is Caution Time

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 1

The Government has issued a plea to the public that they carry on their duties as though there was no war. While most people are willing to…

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The War. German Losses in Poland

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 2

In his speech to the Reichstag, Herr Hitler revealed that the German losses in Poland were 10,572 killed, 30,322 wounded, and 3,409 missing…

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War News Day by Day. Week-end Happenings—

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 1

While Germany awaits the British and French official reaction to Herr Hitler's speech there are growing signs of intense German…

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Late War News. Soviet and Nazis. Remarkable R.A.F. Flight

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 2

The Moscow correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" says that one thing that M. Stalin will not give Germany is soldiers…

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Enlistment at Gloucester for Special Force. Further Facilities Available until

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 2

Recruiting for the 2nd A.I.F. for service at home or abroad, took place at Gloucester yesterday between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. 20…

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War Talk

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 4

London reported Friday last that the British Expeditionary. Force has reached France in greater numbers that was expected, and without a…

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The War Western Front Raids. Sydney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 2

Paris: The Germans are reported to be using loud speakers on the Western front to broadcast passages of Hitler's speech, both in German and French…

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War News. Amendment of L.g. Act

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 2

Department of Works and L.G. advised the meeting of the Manning Shire Council on Monday that there would be an amendment of L.G. Act…

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The War in China. Executions Reported. Officers in Outer Mongolia. Tokyo, Oct. 8

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 2

A Domel (Janpanese) News Agency despatch states that an anti-Japanese campaign is sweeping Outer Mongolia, and that more than 300 army officers…

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War Zone Map

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 6

We have received from the publishers, G. B. Philip & Son, 451 Pitt Street, Sydney, the latest "Popular" War Zone Map. The Editor has…

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