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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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Anzac Day in London. Reunion Concert

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 7

The Anzac Fellowship of Women (London Branch) held their Anzac Day reunion at Australia House on April 25, and we have seen a copy…

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Soldiers' Memorial Hall. Special Meeting of Council and Committee

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 June 1939 · page 4

A special meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night, when representatives of the…

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Ideal Soldier of Britain

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 June 1939 · page 2

L du Garde Peach had a congenial task when he essayed the making of a children's play exploiting the character and achievements of General…

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There Will Be No War

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 4

It is now obvious that Hitler's bluff has been called, and all that in left to his disordered imagination, is a vision of what might have been, had…

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Memorial Hall Debt.. Burdensome to Returned Soldiers. Council Asked to Accept Liability of £800 Debt but to Leave the Returned Soldiers' League in Control. Mayor Chapple Ashamed Of Municipal "Barn."

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 1

At Kempsey Council Chambers on Thursday night Kempsey Municipal Council met a deputation from the Macleay R.S.S.I.L. Sub-Branch to…

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Britain's Soldier Sons. How the New Armies Are Being Put Into Uniform

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 3

July 1st, the date when the first of Britain's 200,000 militiamen are to he called up for army service, will mark a milestone in Brtish industrial…

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RUMINATION - REVIEW - Reminiscence. Australian Civilian Defence in Time of War -- National Emergency Service Plan -- Local Governing Bodies and Ministerial Request for Cooperation -- Macleay Shire Council Prompt in Response, But Disregarded Material Facts in Its Appointment of Chief Warden -- Has Any Action Been Taken by Kempsey Municipal Council? -- If So, Why Has Community Not Been Advised of Appointment? -- International Situation Even More Grave To-day Than on September 30th, 1938

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 3

My readers will recall that some months ago the State Government agreed to co-operate with the Federal Administration in assuring national…

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Wants War Debts Settled. Washington, 19639

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 5

Senator Reynolds, addressing the Senate, said the goodwill created by Their Majesties' visit would have been increased a thousand-fold if the…

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A War-time Secret of Trial Bay. Was There Truth In That Plot Story

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 24 June 1939 · page 8

A few weeks ago the "He[?]ld" published a short but interesting note about Trial Bay prison and its recent history. The writer referred to…

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Britain's Soldier Sons. How the New Armies Are Being Put Into Uniform

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

July 1st, the date when the first of Britain's 200,000 militiamen are to be called up for Array service, will mark a milestone in British industrial…

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Marie Celeste U.s. Soldier's Story of Great Sea Mystery

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 6

A new angle on the world's greatest sea mystery, the Marie Celeste, has been given by the discovery of notes in the diary…

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"The War of Nerves." Rome, 3739

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 5

The Italian press celebrates the winning of another round in the "war of nerves" between the Reich and the encircling nations. It is jubilantly…

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"War of Nerves" Views of Rome Press

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 5 July 1939 · page 2

The Rome press celebrates the winning of another round in the "war of nerves" between the Reich and the encircling nations. It is jubilantly…

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Carefree Country at War Since 1866 !

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

Herr Hitler has recently signed what is probably the most amusing peace treaty in the history of nations. For the first time for…

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Britain's Soldier Sons How the New Armies Are Being Put Into Uniform

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 3

July 1st, the date when the first of Britain's 200,000 militiamen were called up for Army service, marks a milestone in British industrial…

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Early Danzig Coup. Held Unlikely. Britain's Help for Allies. Big Sums to Build Their War-power. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 5

Warlike preparations in Danzig do not indicate early Nazi action, according to "The Times" correspondent in the Free City. They have…

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Country's Supplies in War Time. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 4

Speaking at a civic reception at Lithgow, the Minister for Supply and Development, Mr. Casey, said the Commonwealth Government was…

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Motor Notes. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Cars for War Use

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 10

Army posters in Italy order all car owners to report to the War Office and register their vehicles for possible requisition purposes. The only…

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Cars for War Use

The Northern Champion · Saturday 29 July 1939 · page 8

Army posters in Italy order all car owners to report to the War Office and register their vehicles for possible requisition purposes. The only…

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War on Weeds. Free Handbook on Their Control

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 August 1939 · page 7

Control of weeds is every landholder's duty--to himself, to his neighbour and to the State, points out the Minister for Agriculture (Hon…

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