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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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Significantly Militaristic Speech By Mussolini "Everything Is Now Ready" "Our Forces Tuned for Implacable Rapid War" Ii Duce Reviews Arms Expansion Outlines Plan for Air Campaigns Rome

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 1

In a speech before the Senate, Signor Mussolini stated, significantly, that the Ethiopian campaign or the presence of two armies in Libya and Spain had not weakened Italy's military structure…

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Italy "Tuned for War"

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 7

In a speech before the Senate Signor Mussolini stated significantly that the Ethiopian campaign, or the presence of two armies in Lybla and…

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Mussolini's Speech MISUNDERSTOOD Another European War ROME

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 1

Mussolini's reference to a "Third Campaign" in his speech to the Senate yesterday. has puzzled Fascist circles Some officials accept it to mean a…

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Spanish War Lerida in Danger Surrounded on Three Sides LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 1

[?] is now surround[?]…

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Germany Menaces French Frontiers Guns and War Material Many Aerodromes Established Barracks in Spanish Territory Ships Convey Munitions LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 1

THE DEFENCE MINISTRY STATES THAT GERMAN TROOPS ARE EMPLACING HEAVY GUNS ALONG THE FRENCH FRONTIER, THEIR BASES FOR THE SUPPLY OF WAR MATERIAL BEING BILBAO AND PASAJES, FROM WHICH IT FREELY…

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Returned Soldiers' Dances

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 4

Dances will be held at The Ritz to-night, and at Rob Roy on Saturday night. in aid of. the R.S. & S.I.L.A funds. Both functions promise to…

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Pitiable, Tragic Flight Over Snow-bound Pyrenees Refugees Struggle to France From War Wracked Spain Half-Starved, Ill-clad Women and Children Many Die of Exhaustion PARIS

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 1

Dejected famished women, some carrying babies a few months old, followed by ill-clad half-starved…

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Anzac March Melbourne Arrangements MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 1

Major-General Sir John Gellibrand has accepted the invitation of the Returned Soldiers' League to lead the Anzac Day march in Melbourne. He…

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Danger of World Conflict Emphasised in Commons Prime Minister's Warning "Thus a World War Would Begin" Strong Speech in Reply to Labor Censure Opposition Speaker's Sensational Allegation In Urging Recourse to League LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 1

A motion of censure against the Government on its foreign policy was moved in the House of Commons to-day. The debate lacked the interest usually…

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Anzac Day Service On Sunday, May 24

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 7

Anzac Day will be recognised at Uralla with a procession and open air service on Sunday afternoon, May 24, the arrangements for which were…

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Anzac Day Service in Park

The Uralla Times · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. E. Ferris) presided over a gathering of about twenty-six citizens, including representatives of the churches, returned…

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Girl Wounded Shot From Street Guyra Sensation Guyra

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 1

Beatrice Muriel Neilson (16), was shot at her home in Nielson street, last night, while seated near a window…

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Japan-Soviet "War Inevitable" TOKIO

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 1

There are indications of a stiffening of the Japanese attitude towards the Soviet. Japan's protest against Soviet…

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20,000 Japanese Casualties Chinese Victory 'Planes Play Important Part Capture of Vast Quantities of War Material. HANKOW

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

THE CHINESE CLAIM A GREAT VICTORY ON THE TIENTSIN PUKOW RAILWAY. THE JAPANESE ARE REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN DRIVEN BACK IN GREAT DISORDER. 7,000 BEING KILLED. THE CHINESE CAPTURED VAST QUANTITIES OF WAR MATERIAL…

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Returned Soldiers' W.A.

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

Owing to the very poor attendance of members of the Inverell Branch of the Returned Soldiers' Women's Auxiliary, although the annual…

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Anzac Shrine Service Anglicans Advised Not to Attend MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 1

Members of the Church of England are advised by Archbishop Head in a, letter to the "Church Messenger" not to attend the…

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Local and General Anzac Day in Inverell

The Inverell Times · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 4

Anzac Day celebrations will be held in Inverell on April 25. There will be the usual gathering at The Capitol Theatre, but arrangements in regard…

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Returned Soldiers' Re-union

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 2

Owing to the fact that a large number of returned soldiers will be in Sydney for Anzac Day (April 25th) the Warialda Sub-Branch held their…

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"War Weary" Japanese People Chinese "Endurance Test" London

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 1

War weariness is being increasingly manifested in Japan, states the "Daily Mail's" Tokio correspondent. This is perturbing the national…

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Anzac Day Service Combined Commemoration Service

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 6

Guyra and district will commemorate Anzac Day by a combined-service in the Arcadia Theatre on Monday morning, April 25. The Guyra…

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