Totalitarian War
Sir,—Rearmament and strategic economic preparation become to-day more and more visibly the dominating features of the present stage of capitalist…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1938
1,377 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 47 of 69
Threat of War Has to Be Faced What Is Happening in London London
"The Daily Telegraph's diplomatic correspondent writes: "As the latest news poured into Whitehall Ministers were obliged to envisage the possibilities that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Empire Unity in War Hint at League Assembly Mr. Jordan's Surprise De Valera is New President LONDON, September 13
A sudden hush greeted unexpected references to the European crisis by the Chairman of the League Council (Mr. W. J. Jordan) at the opening of the 10th…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →A New War in Terms of Money
What would a European war cost? None can say, and few can even guess. But, taking 1914-1918 as a criterion, the amount would be fabulous, for it would of necessity far exceed that of the last convulsion. SEVERAL distinguished peace-lovers have…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Lloyd's and War Risks London, September 13
It is understood that a meeting will be held at Lloyd's on Thursday, at which a proposal to cease quoting war risks altogether will be discussed…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →German General Resigns Opposition to War London
"General Beck's resignation ns Chief of the German Staff is now definite." declares "The News Chronicle's" Berlin…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Canadian View Support for Britain in War "Commitments Not Sought" Ottawa, September 13
Official Government sources expressed amazement at the Genera report that Canada would be reluctant to support Great Britain…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Returned Soldiers Helped Hamilton Auxiliary Social
Mrs. W. Jones presided at the second annual social of the Women's Auxiliary of the Hamilton Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held at the…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Woman Wounded Man on Shooting Charge SYDNEY
John James Corbett, 27, was remanded at the Central Police Court to-day on two charges of shooting. The charges were that he had discharged…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Spanish War Tragedy
WALTER WANGER focusses the movie spotlight on the grim tragedy of Spain in "Blockade." a drama of romance, espionage, intrigue and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Japan Preparing for Long War Tokio
The Prime Minister of Japan (Prince Konoe) is not certain that hostility in China will cease with the capture of Hankow. His present view is that…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fears of War Australians in London LONDON, September 15
Many Australians who are holidaying in London are inquiring at the offices of shipping companies about the possibility of their changing their route home…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Professor Tells of Czechs "No Justification for World War" Sydney
" The Czechs are moving factories from the Sudeten areas into Czech territory." said Professor A. Lodewyckx to-day. The…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Opposed War German Army Chief's Resignation Aim in Czechoslovakia (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, September 15
The resignation of General Beck, Chief of the German General Staff, which was rumoured a few days ago, is now definite, says the Berlin correspondent…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Italy Still Hopes Peaceful Settlement Attitude in War Uncertain (Australian Associated Press.) ROME, September 15
Signor Gayda, who is regarded as the unofficial mouthpiece of the Fascist Government, writing in yesterday's "Giornale d'Italia," appealed to Great Britain…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →German Masses Desire to Avoid War Plebiscite Question 'France Would Not Intervene' (Australian Associated Press.) BERLIN, September 15
A desire to avoid hostilities is expressed not only among the general public in Germany, but in German official circles…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →EX-SOLDIERS Dismissals from Arms Factory League Seeks Reasons Melbourne
Thirty-four returned soldiers were discharged yesterday from the Government small arms factory at Footscray, and today protested to the Returned Soldier's…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →New Building Soldiers' Memorial Hall Returned Soldiers' League's Suggestion
Proposals for the rebuilding of the Newcastle Soldiers' Memorial Institute with an improved external appearance and considerably more club…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Bullet Near Spine Surprise for Soldier After 23 Years BRISBANE
Ever since the morning of the landing at Gallipoli, Arthur Coombs, of Toombul, formerly of the 9th Battalion, has carried close to his spine a bullet from a Mauser…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Mr. Chamberlain Flies to Herr Hitler World Gasped Praise of Statesmanlike Decision Hopes for Prevention of War Rise Prague Wondering What Will Happen at Berchtesgaden (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, September 15
While the world still gasped at this unprecedented decision, the British Prime Minister (Mr. Neville Chamberlain) arrived at Berchtesgaden late yesterday afternoon to see Herr Hitler…
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