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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

1,377 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 46 of 69

Anzac Visitors Appreciative

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 10

"When I became Mayor of Greater Newcastle in April, one of my first duties was to welcome 250 ex-soldiers from New Zealand," said Ald. A. Griffiths at a…

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War Injuries Coroner's Court Evidence SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 6

"I think that injuries to the head suffered during the war led him to shoot himself. He had many friends and a no financial worries."…

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Japanese Neutral in Big War? Germany Told of Attitude London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 1

Japan would probably remain aloof, in the opening phases at least, of a European war says the Tokio…

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Grave Issues Lapstone Conference on War and Peace Where Empire Stands International Pool of Colonies Suggested Lapstone Hotel

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 13

A reaction to the latest disturbing developments in Europe was seen in the marked gravity of delegates when the British Commonwealth Relations…

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War Fever Of Hitler Youth LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 1

"The Swastika is the banner Almighty God and the token of freed dom," declared Baldur von Schirach, German Youth Leader, addressing to-day's youth rally at Nuremburg. The Nazi youths shouted. "God is fighting, and fighting is in our blood…

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Italian Ships Subsidised War Readiness Is Behind Plan August 26

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 5

Particulars of the Italian Government scheme for promoting merchant shipbuilding show it to be partly a measure of war preparedness…

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Japan's Attitude If War Starts in Europe Possible Intervention London, September 10

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 8

The German Ambassador to Tokio, according to the Tokio correspondent of "The Times," has discussed with the Japanese Vice-Minister for Foreign…

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No War with Britain-nazi View Crisis Easier Hitler's Desire for Peace Believed London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 1

Nazi officials refuse to envisage the possibility of war against Britain, says the Nuremberg correspondent of "The Daily Telegraph" They point out that Herr Hitler has always…

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"No Pledge" America and European Democracies Support in Event of War Hyde Park (N.y.), September 10

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 9

At a conference with press representatives yesterday, President Roosevelt endeavoured to spike the growing impression that the United States was morally…

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Soviet Will Help Czechs Challenge to Hitler Russia's Armed Might "Strong Enough to Prevent War" (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, September 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 7

A definite statement that Russia will go to the assistance of Czechoslovakia in the event of German aggression was given by M. Stalin…

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Germany Told European War May Involve British Action Situation No Worse Czech Negotiations Reopened: Hitler in Happy Mood (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, September 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 7

The British Government has informed influencial Nazi officials at Nuremberg that if German action should produce a European war it would be impossible for Britain to remain disinterested, and might even involve…

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Shadow of War Is to Be Prolonged Is London's View London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

Hitler's speech is interpreted in London as meaning that the shadow of war will be prolonged in Germany. It is emphasised that the threat of force against Czechoslovakia remains…

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Germany's Aims "Does Not Want War" British Expert's Views Lapstone Hotel

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 8

'Germany does not want war; her aim is to be so strong that whatever she wants she will be able to acquire by asking for it," said Sir John Burnett Stuart, a…

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Fiery Speech Goering Incites Nazis Future War "Intention to Frighten Foreigners" (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, September 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 8

The Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" describes the speech delivered by Field-Marshal Goering to members of the labour Front at Nuremberg on…

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War of Future "No British Army for Continent" Conditions Changed Discussion at Relations Conference Lapstone Hotel

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 6

Britain's contribution towards the settlement of any future war in Europe was discussed at the British Commonwealth Relations…

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Biggest Battle of War in Spain Discontent in Franco's Army Claimed Futile Destruction From Air LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 9

Spanish deserters from Franco's army complain of favored treatment given to Italians in the Ebro battle,…

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Mr. Eden's Views Intervention in War British Policy Plain "Misunderstanding Not Excusable" (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, September 12

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 8

In a letter to "The Times," Mr. Anthony Eden, former Secretary for Foreign Affairs, points out that the diplomatic correspondent of "The Times" had…

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Mostly Work Returned Soldiers' League Congress Lengthy Agenda Paper

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 6

Work promises to play a considerably more prominent part than pleasure in the itinerary for the Returned Soldiers' League State congress, to open at…

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Hitler's Speech Chancellories Await Fuehrer's Declaration Not Likely to Risk War Is Belief British Cabinet Discusses Latest Situation (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, September 12

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 7

All the world awaits the speech which Herr Hitler will deliver at the winding up of the Nazi Party's Congress at Nuremberg to-night. On it may depend the outcome of the negotiations between the Sudeten…

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A New Surgery for War Wounded Bucharest, August

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 6

SENSATIONAL achievements in cardiac surgery and in the treatment of surgical cases whereby patients can be safely moved direct from the operation table are claimed by Dr…

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