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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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Late War News

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 2

Reviewing the progress of the war, the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, said in the House of Commons yesterday that Germany's…

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War News in Brief

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 1

Italy's efforts to lead a Balkans bloc indicate One of the most important developments in the regrouping of European interests…

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The War. German Officers Arrested

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 2

It is stated that several German officers have been arrested because of their support of an agitation for the return of the monarchy…

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Polish War Victims Relief Fund

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 8

Appalled by the sufferings of the people of Poland following the invasion by Germany, a committee of leading citizens of New South Wales…

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War Loans and Interest. No Sharp Rise

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 2

In preparation for the floating of the first of the Australian war loans details of which will probably be discussed when the Loan Council…

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War Savings Certificates. Loan Council Plan Soon

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 2

War savings certificates may shortly be offered to the Australian public. At a meeting of the Loan Council to be held in Canberra early next…

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Last War Statistics Memories of Other Days

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 4

The enlistment of a force of 20,000 men in Australia for service at home or abroad has brought back memories of the early days of the…

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Military Training. Compulsory Service. War Cabinet Decision

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) announced on Friday last that the War Cabinet had decided upon the introduction of compulsory military…

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The War. Air Attacks on British Convoy

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 4

London: The Prime Minister, in the House of Commons, referring to the German air attack on a British convoy on October 21st, said that probably…

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Angels of Mons 1915 War Story Revived

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 4

Even to-day mention of the heavenly host, whose flaming swords held back the grey armies of Germany, brings a hush upon any assembly of…

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The War, Day by Day. the Real Enemy

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 7

A timely warning has been given by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) against a current illusion that the issues of the present war would…

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War-time Defence Regulations. Wide Powers to Requisition Goods

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 9

The widest powers to requisition every form of property considered necessary for defence purposes was given to the defence authorities by…

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Financing the War. Question By Mr. Bennett in Assembly

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Mair, indicated in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that he did not favour rigid adherence to orthodox methods…

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The War Serious Shipping Losses. More Than Balanced by Captures

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 4

The destruction of British ships in one month by the dreaded submarines means a very serious loss, no matter how optimists care to…

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Mr. Chamberlain Reviews Progress of War. Destruction of German Submarines Maintained at High Rate Enemy Lost Heavily in Abortive Attack on the Western Front Russians Release American Freighter City of Flint

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 4

The senior military officer at Victoria Barracks has issued a warning to single men who joined the second A.I.F. against being…

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War Savings Certificates

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 9

Proposals for the introduction of a system of war savings certificates will be outlined to the Loan Council when it meets at Canberra next…

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The War Ribbentrop's Danzig Speech Britain Blamed for War London

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 4

Heralded by the rolling of drums and all the pageantry typical of a Nazi rally, the German Foreign Minister, Herr Von Ribbentrop, told a big…

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Relief Fund for Polish War Victims

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 7

Appalled by the sufferings of the people of Poland following the invasion by Germany, a committee of leading citizens of Now South Wales has…

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War News Comments the Real Enemy

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 6

A timely warning has been given by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) against a current illusion that the issues of the present war would disappear…

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Financing the War. Question by Mr. Bennett in Assembly

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Mair, indicated in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that he did not favor rigid adherence to orthodox methods of…

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