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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

1,160 stories in New England's papers · page 14 of 58

State of War "Exists in China" Japanese Admission SHANGHAI

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

For the first time during: the whole campaign the Japanese spokesman used the term, "belligerent rights" as justification for…

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Oversea Markets Bartering Wheat Demand for War Materials

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 2

A cablegram in the Herald dated May 6, has the following information (inter alia):— Increasing interest is being shown in…

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"War Imminent" Bogus Poster Premier Ogilvie Caustic HOBART

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 1

Great excitement was caused at lunch hour yesterday afternoon when a notice stating that German troops had invaded Poland and…

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Hobart War Scare "German Troops Have Invaded Poland!" Hobart

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 1

Great excitement was caused at the lunch hour yesterday when notices stating that German troops had invaded Poland and that war was likely to be declared at any moment were posted on buildings in the city…

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The Returned Men Emmaville Activities

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Emmaville sub-branch R.S.S.I.L.A. was held in the Imperial Hall supper room on Saturday afternoon last…

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G[?]an Opinion. Abhorrence of War View of the People

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 10

I have been talking lately with German people of different classes and have been listening to their views on many subjects. At a time when our…

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"Offshoot of Great Eastern War" Soap Maker From China Fined For Adulteration SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 1

A soap manufacturer, who transferred his operations from China to Australia, was charged at Redfern Police Court to-day…

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Yesterday's News Steamer Wrecked—State Finances—Price of Bricks—War Profits—North Australia—Narromine Murders—Defence Aviation—New loan

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 3

One hundred Chinese arregulars penetrated the heart of Canton bayoneted the three guards of the Japanese—owned bank of Talwan forced the…

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Returned Soldiers' League Arrangements For Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 6

A lengthy report on assistance given to disabled "Diggers" was submitted to the monthly meeting of the Armidale branch of the Returned Soldiers'…

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France Will Resist Tests to Weaken Resistance Daladier Tells Deputies War Will Not Solve Present Problems No Wish to Dominate PARIS

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 1

France was determined to resist as long as necessary all tests aimed at weakening her moral resistance, said the…

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Germany Determined to Gain Danzig Does Not Fear War Will Act When Time Comes Chamberlain Makes Definite Statement Pope's Advisers Hope for Peace BERLIN

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 1

The official organ, "Danziger Forposten. declares that Germany had decided on Danzig's future and for this reason a plebiscite or similar action on the part of the Danzig people was superfluous…

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South Africa And Threat of War Senator's Protest Capetown

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 1

Senator Malan and provincial leaders of the National Party signed a statement directed towards enlightening those who…

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Improve Soldiers' Graves Lismore to Follow Glen Innes LISMORE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 1

A suggestion was made by the Far North Coast Councillor (Mr. T. G. Lovett) at a meeting of the committee of the Lismore branch…

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Hitler's Policy Similar to Pre-War Germany Tutorial Class Lecture

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 8

"Undoubtedly Hitler is applying to-day a similar policy to that of the statesmen of pre-war Germany," said Mr. A. Edwards, tutor, addressing…

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National Register Opposed by Clergy "Add To War Hysteria" SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 1

The Inter-Churches Commission on social problems is strongly opposed to the national register of man power…

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Unending War The Lot of Mankind Hon. D. H. Drummond's Address at University

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 4

Addressing graduates at the conferring of degrees at the Great Hall of the University on Saturday, the Minister for Education…

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GUYRA Sino-Japanese War Analysed Australia's Situation Instructive Lecture By Dr. R. B. Madgwick

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 6

There were more than 250 people present in the Arcadia Theatre on Thursday night to listen to an address on "Japan and the…

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Problems Do Not Justify War Mussolini Scans Europe "Italy Will March With Germany On Every Question" Nazi Voting Papers Printed; Use in Danzig? Rome

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 1

A review of the situation showed that at present there did not exist in Europe problems of such magnitude justifying war, which could become universal, declared Signor Mussolini, speaking at the…

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Mussolini On European Problems No Present Cause for War March with Germany on Every Cause Democratic People Insincere for Peace People's Courage Better Than Gold ROME

The Inverell Times · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 1

A review of the situation showed at present that there does not exist in Europe problems of such magnitude justifying war which would become universal, declared Signor Mussolini, speaking at the opening of an Economic…

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Charcoal Gas and Whiskers Preparing for War and Celebrations

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 3

(By "Jimmy Dug") I hadn't seen Bill and Belinda for a couple of months, and received a shock when I saw them on Saturday. They came down the street in a car…

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