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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

674 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 34

Spanish War Rebels Great Advance SARAGOSSA

The Inverell Times · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 1

The rebel advance on the Aragon front is rapidly progressing and the vanguard of rebels is now 60 miles from the Catalan coast after having…

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Latest News From Austria Germans Taking Possession Satisfaction in Bulgaria Plebiscite to be Taken War not Imminent :: British Ministry in Close Touch VIENNA

The Inverell Times · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 1

WHILE GERMAN TROOPS CONTINUE TO POUR INTO AUSTRIA THE NAZIS ARE CONSOLIDATING THEIR POSITION THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. IT IS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED THAT PRESIDENT MIKLAS, OF AUSTRIA, HAS…

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"No Immediate Danger of War" Arises From German March On Austria Britain's Aim to Hold Empire Aloof From Hostilities Dominions Kept In Constant Touch With Developments Rearmament to Be Speeded Up Regardless of Cost (Australian Associated Press Special) London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 1

There is no immediate dapper If a European war. There is little prospect at the moment, even if tension does not relax, that the British Empire will be dragged into the present turnoil, Says the Australian Associated Press. This would Appear to be the situation as seen at Saturday's Cabinet et…

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Gaol Escapee Fatally Wounded After Shooting at Police Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 1

Adrian William Jones (31), who was engaged in revolver duels with the police at Cronulla on Friday last and escaped into the…

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War on Two Fronts Spain British Steamer Bombed Fireman Killed Members of Crew Wounded Barcelona

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 1

The British steamer "Stanwell" was bombed and set on fire at Tarragona, resulting in the death of a fireman and…

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Spanish War Franco Advancing Air Raids Increasing BARCELONA

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 1

Rebel planes bombed Tarrangona at intervals during the morning. Bombing and Franco's guns were clearly heard as the Nationalists swept…

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Nazi Coup In Austria Is Over Herr Hitler Re-enters Munich War Fear Passes City Breathes Again Munich

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 1

There were fresh scenes of wild enthusiasm when Herr Hitler made a triumphal re-entry into the city…

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Compulsory Training Returned Soldiers' Advocacy SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 1

The Lindfield branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association last night carried a motion in favor of compulsory military training…

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Compulsory Training Returned Soldiers' League in Favour Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 1

The Lindfield branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association last night carried a motion in favour of compulsory military training…

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Returned Soldiers Presentations to Members

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 9

The Guyra sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League met at the Soldiers' Club rooms on Friday night. Mr. Brodie presided…

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Wild Enthusiasm in Munich Hitler's Triumphant Return No Fears of War Vienna Jews Ill-treated Crowds Cry "Down With Jew." MUNICH, Tuesday. There Were Fresh Scenes of Wild Enthusiasm When Herr Hitler Made a Triumphal Reentry Into the City After an Air Flight From Vienna

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 1

From the moment the plane landed on the aerodrome until he completed a five-mile drive through the streets to his flat, all traffic stopped and the city was filled with unceasing wild cheering…

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Women's Auxiliary Will Provide Anzac Day Dinner

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Glen Innes branch of the Women's Auxiliary of the R.S. and S.I.L.A was held last Tuesday afternoon at the…

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War Memorial

Guyra Argus · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 4

Work on the last stage of the Australian War Memorial Museum has been commenced, and the Memorial should be open to the public towards the end…

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War Propaganda By Rocket

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 7

Glimpses of General Franco and his family and life in the territory he controls are features of a film brought from Spain by Mr…

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Big Sum Offered for War Posters

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 9

Though offered big sums, Mr. Fred Bull, a Walsall manufacturer, refuses to part with a remarkable collection of war posters…

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New Ships of War Inner Boxes

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 9

How the naval constructor is meeting the air threat to the battle ship is revealed by certain data now available…

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World Crisis as Menacing as in 1914 in Twenty Four Hours European Position Has Become Immeasurably Worse Britain Confronted With Most Momentous Issues Since Last War LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 1

"There is nothing to be gained at present by bringing the matter of Austria before the League of Nations. Nothing short of war can put back the clock and the League members are not prepared to go to war on this," said the Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, in an outspoken declaration in the House of Lords this…

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At All Costs Government Will Continue War Plans to Forestall Repetition

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 1

Six giant bombers took part in a second raid, flying in groups of three and crossing the city from different directions. A direct hit on a suburban…

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War on Spiritualism Planned by Church of England Dangers of "Tinkering With the Unknown" By Air Mail.) London, March 2

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 3

Alarmed by the growth of spiritualism in England the church is planning drastic action. In great secrecy a committee of…

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Spain Mass Murder by Franco's 'Planes Bombing Raid Every Three Hours Hundreds Killed; Thousands Wounded BARCELONA

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 1

Continuing at the rate of one every three hours the inhuman bombing raids by General Franco's planes…

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