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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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The Greater Claim (All Rights Reserved.) a Fascinating Story of Love and War. Part 2

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 4

They turned to the right; there, Lal[?]way down the road stood Aunt Catherine's villa. The very railings and bay windows…

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Count Von Luckner’s Profitable Treasure Hunt Finds Hoard Worth £10,000 Legacy of Last War AUCKLAND

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

Count Felix von Luckner to-day admitted the truth of the story that he had recovered treasure of notes, gold, diamonds, and pearls, which he…

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War Service Homes a Gratifying Position

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 4

The Minister in charge [?] was Service Homes, (Senator the Honourable H. S. Foll), stated recently that since the amendment to the…

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Doctor Against Rigid Military Training Alternatives Suggested “Humanitarianism” Going Out of War CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 1

Preference for a physical training system, which embodies games, out of door recreation, and plenteous feeding, rather than one of repeated…

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Television to Be Used in Next World War Maps on the Screen Dispensing With Despatch Aiders LONDON. February 26

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 8

If there should he another war use will be made of television for direct communication between generals and commanders in the course of a bottle…

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No Truce With Franco, Says Loyalist Premier an Impassioned Appeal Soldiers Urged to Stand Firm Admits Situation Is Grave Barcelona, March 29

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 1

“A [?] of any sort with General Franco is impossible. The Government would never consider it,” declared the Premier…

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New Anzac Service Church Leaders Protest Spoken Prayer Omitted Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 5

Leaders of the Protestant Churches to-day objected to the new form of Anzac Day service adopted by the State Council of…

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Loyalists Hold Up Advance of Rebels Lerida Still Holds Out Has the Crisis Passed? War Minister’s Grim Warning to Barcelona BARCELONA, March 30

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 4

Although the insurgents continue to advance on a wide front, members of the Government are of the opinion that the crisis has passed, and the…

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Bees Carry War Messages

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 32

A Japanese scientist now claims to have trained bges to carry. important wartime messages, and he adds that they are much more suitable for the…

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War Is Costing Japan Millions

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 29

Japan's advance in China may please her military leaders, but it is causing the gravest concern among Japanese financiers and merchants who…

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"No War Yet" Capetown, March 24

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 32

The Minister of Defence (Mr. Pirow) said in a speech that, having access to information not available to the man-in-the-street, he considered…

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War Memorial Hall. Meeting of Committee

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 1

The Hay War Memorial Hall Committee of Management met at the War Memorial Hall on Tuesday last…

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War in Spain. Loyalists Determined. Barcelona

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 1

"Truce of any sort with Franco is impossible. The Government will never consider it," declared Premier Negrin in a broadcast. He added…

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Overseas News War in Spain. Loyalists ChecK Rebel Advance. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 3

Blasting a dam on the River Cmca and timing their effort with the rising of the water down stream, the loyalists checked the rebel advance…

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War-time Army for U.S.A. Military Chief's Plans Washington, March 24

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 28

Plans for a war-time army of 1,000,000 men, requiring an expenditure of 1,0100,000,000 dol. for equipment, was described to the House…

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Spanish War Nearly Over Franco in Control Hurried Night Conferences London, March 37

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 14

A message from Barcelona states that while Franco's forces on the Aragon front were pushing on to Catalonia Government leaders held a series…

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Mussolini Sets World Guessing Again Reference to Another War What Did the Duce Mean? Says Italy is Ready to Fight at Once LONDON, March 31

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 1

According to Reuter’s correspondent at Rome a mysterious reference to another impending campaign “on behalf of the Italian Empire” was made by Signor Mussolini, when receiving a number of senators and thanking…

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Wounded in Quarrel, It Is Alleged Wentworth

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 1

John Leslie Petiy, 58, was remanded to-day on a charge of indicating grievous bodily harm on Leslie Fleming Murray, 26. It was alleged that…

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War Not Imminent New York, March 31

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 10

In an address this evening, in which he summed up his Impressions formed during his recent tour or Europe, a former President, Mr. Hoover,…

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King and Unveiling of War Memorial London, March 31

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 10

It is expected that the King will unveil the Villers-Bretouncaux war memorial on August 1. An official announcement will be made later…

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