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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

1,160 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 58

End of Spanish War In Sight Franco Dominates Minorca Negrin Sets Out for Madrid Further Terms of Peace Maija to Meet Negrin LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 1

Detachments of General Franco's forces landed at Minorca yesterday, and now dominate the island. The Republicans are disbanding. It is also reported from le Perthus (Franco) that…

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"Spirit of Anzac" Lecture To Men's Society

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 4

Under the auspiees of the Church of England Men's Society, a lecture—"Spirit of Anzac"—was delivered by Mr. Shambrook, secretary of the…

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Welcome Refused Australians in Spanish War SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 1

The Minister for External Aflans, Mr. Hughes, refused to attend a welcome in Sydney to Australians who bought in Spain on…

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War in China Military Supplies Efforts of Japan LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 1

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Yesterday's News Brick Enquiry—Refugees—Japan and Hainan—Drought Areas—Standing Army—Heat Wave—Bush Fires—Spanish War—Extended Local

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 6

At the brick price inquiry evidence was given that in some districts brick carters' earnings for long distances ranged as high as £40 a week…

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Returned Men Emmaville Sub-Branch

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Emmaville branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League was held in the Imperial Hall supper room on…

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Madrid Bombed Six Killed; 20 Wounded [?]

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

Six were killed and 20 wounded in a shelling of Madrid throughout the night At the [?]…

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Eire's Position in British War Neutrality Impossible DUBLIN

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

"It is impossible for Eire to remain neutral in the event of war between Britain and another country" said Mr. De valera, during a…

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If Britain Goes to War "Irish Neutrality Impossible" DUBLIN

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

"It is impossible for the Eire to remain neutral in the event of war between Britain and another country," said Mr. De Valera…

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Returned Soldiers' League Ashford-Bukkulla Sub-Branch

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the Asford-Bukkulla Sub-branch R.S.S. (L.A. was held at Ashford on Saturday last, when the folowing officers…

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Returned Soldiers Appeal' For Members

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 4

At the meeting of the Armidale sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League last night, It was reported that during Janhary 69…

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Famous Soldiers Now Ply the Needle Exhibit Work in London -By Air Mail.) LONDON, February 4

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 5

Out of 800 specimens in the Exhibition of Needlework, London, at Grosvenor Square, 50 are the work of men. And much of…

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Spanish Civil War Republican Leaders Disagree on Next Move General Franco Closes Frontier LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 1

The Republican leaders, President Azana and Premier Negrin, continue to disagree regarding the next move in the Spanish civil war. Premier Negrin has…

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War Unlikely Chrysler Opinion Studying the Market SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 1

Mr. W. Ledyard Mitchell vice-president of the Chrysler Corporation has just arrived in sydney from overseas…

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Militia Enlistment Prominent Banker's Attitude

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 8

Training in military duties and preparation for home defence by service in the militia are just as necessary as it is for a bank to have trained men…

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Britain's Desire for Peace Lord Halifax Definite France and Italy Britain and Italy No War Party in Britain LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 1

The statement of the Prime Minister on February 6th that "any threat to the vital into rests of France, from whatever quarter it came, must evoke the immediate co-operation of this country," represented the unanimous view of…

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GUYRA True Voluntary Enlistment Recruits Offer Willingly Training Facilities Sought

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 7

At Mr. E. Cullen's shop, in Bradley-street, Guyra, is a list of sipnatures of young men of the district who desire to serve in the…

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Halifax Supports Chamberlain Britain Loyal to France "There Is No War Party in This Country" People Ready to Defend Their Liberty Enormous Material and Moral Resources London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 1

The statement made by the Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain) on February 6, that "any threat to the vital interests of France, from whatever quarter it comes, must evoke the immediate co-operation of this country,"…

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Boy Scouts Join War On Smugglers New Preventive Service By Air Mail.) LONDON, February 11

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Boy Scouts began duty this week as coast watchers along a 20-mile stretch between Hastings and Dungeness, the most…

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