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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

674 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 34

Child Victims of War Barcelona

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 1

It is officially announced that child victims of rebel air raids and bombardments in Loyalist Spain since the civil…

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Returned Soldiers' Trip to Sydney

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 4

A large number of returned soldiers from Inverell and have arranged to visit Sydney for the Anzac Parade. A special train will leave…

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Returned Soldiers Presentation To Merpber

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

At the monthly meeting of the Guyra branch of the Returned Soldiers' League bn Friday night a presentation was made to Mr. L…

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Soldiers Preference 'Unsound and Uneconomic' Discussion By Ex-Servicemen

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 8

That the Returned Soldiers Preference Act was "unsound and uneconomic" was the opinion expressed in a letter received from…

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Fought on Both Sides Ex-Soldier Draws Two Pensions From French and German Governments By Air Mail. London, March 28

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 5

During the war Jules Walter fought alternatively for the French and Germans. Ever since he has drawn a pension from both…

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Chinese Victory Will Prevent World War" "Tide Has Turned" Says Son Of Sun Yat Sen Russian Help Unnecessary Defending Armies Increasing London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 1

In a statement issued from the Chinese Embassy, Or. Sun Eo, son of the late Dr. Sun Yet Sen, declared a Chinese victory…

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Anzac Day a Combined Anzac Service

Guyra Argus · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 2

will be held in the Arcadia Theatre, Guyra, on MONDAY, APRIL 25, at 11 a.m. A retiring collection will be devoted to the Senior Ted Cross. The…

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War Minister's Rome Visit

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 8

The official announcement that the Minister for War (Mr. HoreBelisha) would, call on Signor Mussolini during his visit to Malta,…

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Returned Soldiers' Sydney Trip

The Inverell Times · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 4

Mr. C. Howie, secretary of the local sub-branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.A., advised this morning that concession fares to Glen Innes would also be…

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Anzac Day

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 18 April 1938 · page 2

Anzac Day is to be celebrated as usual by services at Warialda Railway at 11 a.m., at Warialda Memorial Hall at 2.45 p.m. and at the…

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Anzac Day R.S. Auxiliary Prepares Donations of Flowers Sought

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 19 April 1938 · page 4

At last meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the R.S. & S.I.L.A., arrangemtats for the Auxiliary's participation in the Anzac Day…

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War Veterans' Home Appeal for Funds

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 19 April 1938 · page 5

Efforts are tieing made by the R.S. and S.I.L.A., the Legacy Club of Sydney, and citizens of the community to raise funds for the erection…

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Anzac Day Armidale Observance

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 4

The commemoration of Anzac Day in Armidale next Monday will take the form of a service in the Capitol Theatre, commencing…

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Anzac Excursion Well Patronised in the North

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 3

The special excursion train, which ran lo Sydney from Glen Innes last night for the benefit of returned soldiers attending the Anzac…

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Sino-japanese War Fluctuating Fortunes London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 4

The Japanese claim to have captured Lingyi. Along the Tsinpu railway, however, the Japanese are hemmed in by…

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2500 War 'Planes France's Big Order London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 4

The "Daily Telegraph's" Paris correspondent states that in view of the international situation, the Government has decided to build 2500 new…

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2500 New War 'Planes Outcome of International Situation LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 1

The Daily Tele[?] Paris correspondent states that [?] of the international [?] the Government has decided [?] 2500 new…

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Franco's Broadcast "We Have Won the War" Fighting Last Rounds LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 1

In a National broadcast from Burgos. General Franco said: "We have won the war. Our forces are now fighting the last rounds…

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Wool and War Storage Problem Raised Mr. Lyons in Touch With Britain Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 4

Inquiries are being made by the Commonwealth Government to ascertain what Great Britain is doing in connection with the…

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Anzac Day

The Uralla Times · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 2

The usual service commemorating Anzac Day will be held in Hampden Park next Sunday afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock…

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