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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

1,160 stories in New England's papers · page 20 of 58

To Avert War WASHINGTON

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 1

President Roosevelt at the Prescott Conference said that an analysis of 45 national newspaper editorials showed a widespread demand, regardless…

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Diggers' Diary War Veterans' Homes West Australia

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 6

The West Australian branch of the League is paying special attention to the needs of ex-servicemen in their old age. In 1930 there was…

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Graziers Want To Declare War on Foxes

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 8

A State-wide campaign for the destruction of foxes is being organised by the Graziers' Association of New South Wales…

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War-time Story "They Gave Him a Gun"

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 3

Spencer Tracy, Gladys George and Franchot Tone are teamed for the first as the dramatic trio of William Joyce Cowen's best-selling novel…

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Germany, After Next War

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 8

According to the "Daily Express," certain German refugee circles and their British friends are busy discussing what will happen to Germany…

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Knife Believed to Have Been Used Cobar Resident Wounded In Redfern SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 4

Suffering from wounds in his right thigh and hand, Herbert Daly (30), a visitor from Cobar, was found in Abercrombie - street, Redfern, last…

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British Soldiers Ambushed Jerusalem

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 1

Armed Arabs, believed to be members of the gang which kidnapped Missionary Goldmer and his son, ambushed a party of British soldiers…

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May Charm Liner State Returned Soldiers' League For New Zealand Trip Next Year SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 1

The proposal to send a continpent of war veterans to NewZealand for the Anzac Day services next year may be…

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"Germany Cannot Win a War" Sensational Booklet Position Worse Than in 1914 —By Air Mail.) LONDON. July 8

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 July 1939 · page 5

What are Germany's chances of winning a war? According to certain German military experts, whose opinions have been…

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Surnames Only in Hospitals; Soldiers Object LISMORE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 July 1939 · page 1

Objection to the practice of military hospitals staffs of addressing returned soldiers by their surnames alone was expressed at…

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Italy's Threat Britain in War Time ROME

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 1

Signer Mussoloini's spokesman, signor Gayda, writes that if the nations encircling Germany involve her in a war over Danzig or anything…

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Bomb Outrages at London Stations Man Killed, Seventeen Wounded Plot to Wreck Biggest Railway Bridge London

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 1

One man was killed and seventeen persons injured in the explosion of two bombs in the luggage room at King's Cross Station at lunch time to-day. Another explosion occurred later at Victoria Station,…

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Supply of Tea Smaller War in China Restricts Exports

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 2

The International Tea Committee has published estimates for the supply of tea during the season which began on April 1. 1939. The quota…

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War Pensions Extensive Trafficking Contrary to Law Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 1

It is reported that repatriation officers have recently discovered extensive trafficking in war pensions…

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New Squadron Reported War Against Russia TOKIO

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 1

The new Japanese naval squadron is believed to be intended for a blockade of the Russian part of Sakhalin Island, similar to the blockade of ent…

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Danzig Army War Footing Under Prussian Command DAN[?]

The Inverell Times · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 1

All Nazi defence organisations have been incorporated in the first Danzig army under East Prussian command and are new [?]…

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"Diggers'" Ball Hundreds Dance To War Time Songs Effective Decorations

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 4

Armidale Diggers oh Wednesday night repeated their great success of last year, when the Town Hall was again filled to…

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United States and Japan Diplomatic Interpretations Altering Foreign Policy Embargo on War Materials Japanese Spokesman Conciliatory LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 1

In diplomatic circles in Paris it is considered that America's abrogation of the agreement with Japan means that Japan has been given six months grace to modify her foreign policy. "Le Soir" says the way is now open…

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War Pigeons Remembered By The Nations

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 29 July 1939 · page 2

The establishment of a National Pigeon Service, announced by the British Air Ministry recently, recalls the work done by homing…

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Soldier of Fortune General Emil Kleber LONDON, July 15

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 29 July 1939 · page 6

General Emil Kleber, who was recently reported missing in Manchukuo, is now believed by his relatives to have been killed in the fighting along…

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