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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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War Materials Export to Germany Difficulties Stated LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 1

The Dominions Secretary. Sir Thomas Inskir, told Mr. A. Edwards (i.a.b.) in the House of Commons apropos of exports of…

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All Raw Materials Necessary For War Embargo Would Check Commerce LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 1

The Secretary for the Dominions (Sir Thomas Inskip) told Mr, A. Edwards (Labour) in the House of Commons, apropos of the export of…

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Collected Poems War

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 9

One to destroy is murder by the law. And gibbets keep the lifted band in awe, To murder thousands takes a specious…

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Spanish War Conclusion Celebrated BURGOS

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 1

Two days celebrations, officially marking the end of the civil war, began this morning in all provinces…

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End of Civil War Celebrations Begin BURGOS

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 4

Two days' celebrations, which officially mark the end of the civil war, began this morning in all provinces…

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Principally German War Materials To East Pass Through British Territory LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 1

Questioned in the House of Commons regarding the sale of munitions to China, the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs (Mr. R. A. Butler)…

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Soldier's Suicide in Bad Health Leaves Wife and Family [?]GOW

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 1

Who a lazed [?] hand and a [?] the body of Joseph Green [?] returned Soldier who had been [?] since Tuesday…

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Diggers' Diary War Souvenirs

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 3

The largest Individual tropny captured by any nation in the Great War was the monster 15-inch German naval gun taken by the 3rd…

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Chinese War TOKIO

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 1

The Japanese claim to have cleared Northern Hupeh and Southern Honan of Chinese troops…

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The Chances of War Are Now Fifty-fifty Lloyd George's Declaration Alliance with France and Russia Chamberlain Admits Hitch in Negotiations London

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 1

A triple alliance between Britain, France and Russia, based on complete reciprocity was urged by Mr. Winston Churchill and Mr. Anthony Eden during the debate on foreign affairs in the House of Commons to-night. The Prime Minister. Mr. Chamberlain, admitted…

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"Civil War Will Rule" Gloomy View On Colonies Claim BERLIN

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 4

Dr. Ley, speaking on Germany's colonial claims, declared, "Either this generation makes good its right to land or Marxism will…

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Japan Has a Handful Will Not Countenance Agreements That May Lead to War London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 1

A communique issued following the meeting of the Inner Japanese Cabinet announced that the Government…

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Germany and Italy Alliance Signed "Reply To War-Inciters" To Maintain European Peace BERLIN

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 1

The German Foreign Minister (Herr Von Ribben trop) and the Italian Foreign Minister (Count…

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1000 Killed, Wounded Chungking Bombed Sampans Splintered; Bodies Float Down River CHUNGKING

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 1

Twenty-seven Japanese planes again bombed the thickly populated lower city, setting fire to scores of buildings and causing casualties…

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Japanese Blockading China Official Explanation Food Supplies and Medicine Japanese Officer Wounded By British Sailor SHANGHAI

The Inverell Times · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 1

The Japanese naval spokesman has proclaimed a blockade extending two hundred miles from the Chinese coast with the object of preventing the delivery of military supplies to China…

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Diggers' Diary Australian War Nurses

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 6

The number of Australian nurses who volunteered and were accepted for service overseas was 2,250. On all fronts these splendid women were to…

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In Event of War Plan of Action N.S.W. Ready for Emergency Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 1

The State Cabinet yesterday examined the State War Book which contains detailed plans of action to be taken by the State…

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Famous War Horses

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 29 May 1939 · page 3

One probable result of the introduction of mechanical vehicles into warfare will be the abolition of the old custom of cherishing the memory of…

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Germany Would Lose Long War Says Nazi General Sensational Berlin Treatise By Air Mail.) LONDON, May 13

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 May 1939 · page 4

Germany's only hope of winning any future war would be in a decisive "lightning" stroke, yet there was little possibility of a…

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"War Is Declared"

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 4

Oil all your worries and cares at the dance to be held at Bukkulla on June 3 (Saturday next). It's the dance of the season. Come and do the latest…

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