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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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Two Years' War World Finances Earl Castle Stewart's Views

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 3

"I believe that if there was a war lasting two years every known form of government would be completely changed." said Earl Castle…

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Anti-Communism A.W.U. POSITION Open War Declared SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

Open warfare on Communist organisations was declared by the annual convention of the A.W.U. Mr C. J Fallon who is president…

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Open War on Communists Declaration at A.W.U. Convention No Quarter Asked—None Expected SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

Open warfare on the Communist organisations was declared by the annual convention of the A.W.U. Mr. C. G. Fallon (Qld.), president of…

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Returned Soldiers Evasion of Preference Act? Matter Before Monthly Meeting

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

At Wednesday night's meeting of the Inverell Sub-branch of the R.S. & S.L.L.A. complaints regarding alleged evasion of the…

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Hitler and the British The Memory of Anzac

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 8

Peter Little writes to the Editor of the Inverell Times:— Mr. Hughes has been taken off duty recruiting for a fortnight, but asked…

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War Emergency Melbourne Conference Necessary Precautions SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 1

A conference will be held in Melbourne next Monday, at the instance of the Minister for Commerce. Sir Earle Page, at which…

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War Material for Nazi Government Charge Against U.S.A MIAMI

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 1

Mathew Woll, Labor leader, makes charges that the United States is giving preferential treatment to Germany, enabling the…

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On War-time Basis Scotland Yard Organised Result Of Bombings LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 1

As the result of recent bombings Scotland Yard has been organised on a wartime basis. Week-end leave was stopped and…

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Returned Soldiers' Meeting

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 2

The annual meeting which was held on 28th January, was attended by an unusually large number of members, indicating that the local returned…

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Impressive Military Spectacle Ceremonial Parade Follows Full Regimental March Major General Richardson Extends Congratulations "Armed Strength Will Assist Australia to Avoid War"

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 2

On the old aerodrome ground on Saturday morning last there was witnessed one of the most impressive military spectacles ever staged in Inverell. It was the occasion of the Ceremonial Parade of the 12/24th Light Horse…

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From Everywhere British War 'Planes'

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 7

"Providing you can get jigs, tools and materials, and can absorb labor you should be able to produce British military aircraft in Australia…

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In the Balance Peace or War in Spain? Franco Demands Absolute Triumph PARIS

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 1

Peace or continued war in Spain hangs in the balance. From the welter of reports emerges the fact that the Premier, Negrin, whose whereabouts are…

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South Africa Pirow Keeps Silence Neutrality in War CAPETOWN

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 1

All attempts to draw the Minister for Defence. Mr. Pirow, on his visits in Berlin and Rome were ineffective in the Assembly, but he…

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Britain's Might Mr. Bruce Proclaims Nearly Ready for War SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 1

Speaking at a dinner in Sydney last night. Mr. Brace said the British Empire was again becoming one of the great force of the…

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S.A. War Memorial Question of Removal Discussed

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 4

The Town Clerk, in a report to this week's meeting of the local Municipal Council, stated a suggestion had been received that in…

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Chinese War Japan's Claims 17,000 Chinese Killed TOKIO

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 1

Japan claims that 17,000 Chinese were killed and 530 taken prisoner in January, as a result of the Japanese drive against North China…

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Soldiers and Drink Liquor at Camp Complaint from Narrabeen SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 1

The general secretary of the Temperance Alliance, Mr. O. A. Pigott, declares that liquor is being widely sold to young men about…

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Returned Soldiers Free Hospital Treatment Urged by League President SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 4

The president of the Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. L. A. Robb) today strongly advocated free hospital treatment for returned soldiers, even…

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Yesterday's News Britain and Italy—Palestine—Recruiting—Lang Labor—Darwin-Sydney Record—Murdered Seaman—Mining Economy—Taxation—Australia and War—Spain—Canadian Uproar—Ireland

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 3

Queensland scored an outright win by an innings and 11 runs in the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at Brisbane…

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