War and Chaos "Alternative to British Policy" U.S. Urged to Keep Out of Europe London Ambassador's Views (Australian Associated Press.) New York, December 16
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 December 1938 · page 12
On his arrival in New York, the United States Ambassador to London (Mr. Joseph P. Kennedy) said that the alternative to Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Spiritual Power Vitalising Influence on Nations War Secretary's View Britain's Expenditure on Education (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, December 18
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 December 1938 · page 8
"Whatever apparent defeats the more humane philosophies, may undergo, they will triumph in the end by the irresistible power of the spirit," said the Secretary…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →World's Navies Shipyards Never Busier Since Great War Expansion in Britain Influence of Spanish Conflict (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, December 18
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 December 1938 · page 8
The shipyards of the world have not been so busy with naval work since the Great War, according to the foreword in Jane's "Fighting…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A Tug-of-war on the Axis
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 6
The cabled report that Ukrainian will be the official language of Ruthenla is an interesting pointer to a racial movement which, within…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Dominions' Role in Future War Warning Issued by Expert London
The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 11
A warning to foreign nations not to underrate the attitude of Dominions if Britain should be attacked was contained in an…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The War in China Adviser to Chiang Kai-shek Writes to Brother in Newcastle
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 6
"The situation is that Japan is preparing to devastate China if she can. The Chinese are calmly waiting, being sure that they will make the Japanese pay dearly for any gains they may be able to make. Bombers are always about…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Will Prolong War Credits for China "American Loan Ill-timed" Japanese Minister's Protest (Australian Associated Press.) TOKIO, December 19
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 7
"Though foreign loans to China might aim solely at promotion of trade, they will necessarily prolong hostilities and increase the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"War Was Only Alternative" Chamberlain Replies to Critics of Munich Japan And Italy Would Have Joined Germany "Won't Change My Policy" London
The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 11
The only alternative was war," declared Mr. Chamberlain in a fighting answer to critics of the Munich Agreement in the House of Commons this afternoon. His speech was notable, as it contained his first public declaration that, had…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Boer War Veteran's End Sydney
The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 December 1938 · page 4
A verdict of suicide was returned at Parramatta by the Coroner on a Boer War veteran, Athelstan Macleay McMaugh. 59, who was found shot in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In Future War Attitude of Dominions Foreign Nations Warned London, December 19
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 December 1938 · page 9
A warning to foreign nations not to underrate the attitude of the Dominions if Britain should be attacked was contained tin an address broadcast to-night by…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Christmas Tree at Hamilton Returned Soldiers' Children
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 December 1938 · page 13
The number of sick Diggers in the district had increased since the years immediately after the war, said Mrs. D. O. Watkins last night, speaking at the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Returned Soldier In and Out of Hospital for 12 Years Bankruptcy Examination Sydney
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 December 1938 · page 7
Hugh Adam Cook, a returned soldier, of Alexandria, told the Registrar-in-Bankruptcy to-day that he had been in and out of the Randwick Military…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Policy of British Labour Party "Would Have Meant War in Europe and Far East" Mr. Chamberlain Answers Critics Still Waiting for Germany's Contribution to Peace (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, December 19
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 December 1938 · page 10
Replying to critics of the Munich agreement in the House of Commons to-day, the Prime Minister said that the attitude of the Labour Party would have involved the country in a war, not only with Germany but with Italy…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Secret War on Submarines Melbourne
The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 5
With a view to giving training in the highly specialised and secret methods of modern anti-submarine work, the submarine, Phoenix, of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cutting Prices Bread War on Clarence River One Baker Closes Down Grafton
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 2
A bread war is in progress on the Clarence, over the disinclination of Ulmarra bakers to increase prices. The Master Bakers' Association at Grafton…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →British Cabinet Reshuffle During Recess Forecast Outcome to Revolt War Minister May Be Replaced (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, December 20
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 9
The most probable outcome of the criticism of the Government's defence policy by junior Ministers will be a reshuffle of Cabinet…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Franco Reported Wounded Alleged Attempt on Life Unrest in Rebel Spain 'Disaffection Quickly Quelled' (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, December 23
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 December 1938 · page 10
The Catalan radio station announced, according to the correspondent of the British United Press at Hendaye, that General Francisco Franco, Generalissimo…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Japan War-Weary And Worried Quest For Peace May Be Too Late LONDON
The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 December 1938 · page 1
A faint ray of light in the international situation comes from the Far East, where there are signs that the Japanese…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Japan's Terms End War with China "Trade Monopoly Not Intended" Place for Third Powers (Australian Associated Press.) TOKIO, December 23
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 December 1938 · page 9
In announcing Japan's terms for ending the dispute with China, the Prime Minister of Japan (Prince Konoye) said that Japan did not…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →War and Armament Firms
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 December 1938 · page 3
Sir,—"Playfair" informs as that ways have occurred since man came on this month. But that does not detract from my statement. I contend that the…
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