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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

1,160 stories in New England's papers · page 19 of 58

Ex-Pres. Hoover. Appeal for Unity Prevent Inhumanities of War. CLEVELAND. Ohio

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

Fanner President Hoover, In a nationwide broadcast, advocated agreements among nations cutlawing war time blockades of food-ships and the…

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Clearing The Air in Returned Soldiers' Activities Auditor Answers Numerous Questions Mr. R. Cahill Says He Was "Dumped."

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 3

Members of the Inverell sub-branch of die R.S.S.I.L.A. set about "clearing the air" at their meeting on Wednesday night. The financial position and various aspects of the system of management were subjected to a close…

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Returned Soldiers. Trophy for Infantry Members Visiting Men in Hospital

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

At Wednesday night's meeting of the Inverell sub-branch of the R.S. A. S.I.L.A. It was decided to donate a trophy. valued at not…

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Diggers' Diary War Veterans' Homes Queensland

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 2

One of the most ambitious and humane schemes ever attempted by the League in Queensland is the establishment of a home for aged and…

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Returned Soldiers' Tour Steamers Available for N.Z. Trip SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 1

In connection with the proposed visit, next year of a contingent of N.S.W. returned soldiers to New Zealand the Union Steamship…

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National register Men Who Fail To Fill Card Will Record Vote For War SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 4

The Minister for External Affairs (Sir Henry Gullet) declared to-day that every man who failed to complete and return his national…

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Yesterday's News Federal Finance—wheat Quota— National Register—Steel Exports—Tientsin—Danzig— Arms for Allies—U.S.A. and War

The Inverell Times · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 7

In the sixth heat of the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley the crack Canadian crew, the Argonauts, beat the Sydney crew by three lengths…

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Canadian Refuge for U.K. Children in Event of War Toronto

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 1

The Premier of Ontario (Mr. Hepburn) said that Cabinet had approved a suggestion that a haven be organised in Canada for…

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Park Shooting Young Man Wounded Sequel to Alleged Threat Melbourne

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 15 July 1939 · page 1

A young man received a bullet in the brain when five shots were fired in the Exhibition Gardens last night…

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Diggers' Diary War Veterans' Home South Australia

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 15 July 1939 · page 3

The Soldiers' Home League of South Australia (Incorporated) was formed in the stirring days of the Great War, its object being "to acquire and…

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Local War with Poland Mid-august Thinks Polish General British General on Military Visit WARSAW

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 1

The British General, Sir William Ironside, will arrive here by air to-morrow. A semi-official communique states…

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Japanese Conditions Continue Serious Report of Tientsin Talks Japanese Insistent Attitude Great Naval Review Proposed Fleet Ready for Immediate War TOKIO

The Inverell Times · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 1

THE ANTI-BRITISH MANIFESTATIONS IN THE CITY CEASED AS SUDDENLY AS THEY BEGAN. THE GATES OF THE BRITISH EMBASSY WERE WIDE OPEN TODAY, AND EVERYTHING WAS PEACEFUL,…

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Wurlie Firsts on the "War Path" After Carinya Firsts Minerva Men Toppled by Glassling Paisley's Convincing Win From High School Old Rivals—Australs and Ellerslie To Meet on

The Inverell Times · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 3

Endeavouring to make up for earlier defeats Wurlie Firsts are now on the tennis "war path." Since the commencement of the final round for the "A" grade mixed players they have accounted for two formidable opponents…

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Organisation of Air Raid Precautions Methods of Defence Important Modern Improvements Spanish War Provided Practical Experience Protection From High Explosive Bombs

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 19 July 1939 · page 3

Capt. J. J. W. Gray, of Inverell, who has closely studied the question of national precautionary measures in the case of an air raid deals with the subject in a highly interesting and informative manner in two articles which…

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Tension Deteriorates to Word War Indications Point to Peaceable Solution Is German View Rumours of Anglo-german Negotiations Denied London And Paris Satisfied With Polish Attitude LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 July 1939 · page 1

Although Danzig is quiet, wordy warfare continues, with rumours and denials and defiant gestures from both Germany and Poland. "We believe the question is…

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Cars for War Use

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 6

Army posters in Italy order all car owners to report to the War Office and register their vehicles for possible requisition purposes. The only…

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VITAL Merchant Shipping in Time of War London

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 1

"Merchant shipping will be vital in time of way, which may be within a measurable period." said the President of the Board of…

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If War Comes Britain's Experimental "Black Out" LONDON, June 30

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 7

In all parts of the country, trial "blackouts" are being held to provide practice for the Air Raid Precautions services, and to test…

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Cars for War Use

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 7

Army posters in Italy order all car owners to report to the War Office and register their vehicles for possible requisition purposed. The only…

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U.s. War Fear

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 6

Stating that information received at White House indicated that the chances were "none too good" that the world would escape another crisis…

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