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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

2,574 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 42 of 129

Celebrate Great War Outbreak German Army on Parade LONDON, August 2

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 9

One million members of the standing army will be participating in the celebrations throughout Germany of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the outbreak of the…

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The World In Pictures War In East Naval Speed-up Recruits Train

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 9

IN CHINA: The war goes on. Japanese airmen stationed at H[?]inking, receive instructions before taking-off in combal flight. IN INDIA: Candhi is still a power and an idol among the depressed classes. Wearing his famous loincloth, he inspect a guard…

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These Soldiers Can Be Peacemakers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 8

The decision to send British and French military missions to Moscow marks a definite and welcome advance in the negotiations for an…

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Chance for Limbless Soldier Wheeler-place Fruit Stall Council Will Not Object

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 8

Having heard a deputation from the Limbless Soldiers' Association, Greater Newcastle Council last night granted a request that Mr. O. O. Lewis be allowed…

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Civilians To Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 10

IT is not easy to discover the logic behind the Federal Government's decision to reject the proposal accepted by the Lyons Government for a permanent force in Australia. The reasons for such a force, recommended In the report on Australian…

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War Unlikely, Says Inskip London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 1

"War is not likely. The Government has very good reasons for saying that" declared the Secretary for the Dominion (Sir Thomas…

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Closed Season for Rabbits Japan's War Economy TOKIO, August 3

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 12

The Domei News Agency states that the Government has prohibited the slaughter of rabbits from May 1 until October 31 in each year, the new…

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NEWCASTLE, 25 Years Ago "That Means War," Said Father to Son as German Boat Left

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 10

NEWCASTLE was bathed in bright sunshine on a Sunday in August, 25 years ago. There was no wind; intense blue was the sea, and the surf…

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German-jap. Military Alliance Demanded by Tokio War Leaders But Berlin Is Reluctant London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 11

Japan's war leaders, after a long conference, are presenting to the Inner Cabinet a report which is believed to demand a…

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Axis Powers Defiant War Anniversary Proclamations to the Armed Forces (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, August 2

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 12

The Axis Powers adopted a defiant attitude during the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War…

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MAITLAND—CESSNOCK—KURRI West Maitland Trustees Appointed Land for Soldiers' Memorial Hall

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 13

Trustees appointed by West Maitland Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League to hold the block of land donated by Mrs. E. A. Heyes, M.B.E., for the…

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Why We Have a "War Book"

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 5

War, as Mr. Menzies has declared, is not inevitable. And it may yet be that the efforts being made for peace will…

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Hitler As War Chief; Generals Worried London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 1

Herr Hitler's intention to assume supreme command of the Eeichswehr in the event of war is worrying German military experts, according to the "Daily Herald." THEY are anxiously advancing…

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Germany's War-power Nearing Peak Menacing Moves London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 7

"Germany is now reaching her maximum military preparedness," reports the Berlin correspondent of…

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"War Not Likely" Dominions Secretary Optimistic Lord Halifax Takes Graver View London, August 4

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 12

War is not likely the Secretary for the Dominions (Sir Thomas Inskip) declared at a fete at Argyll. "The Government," he added, "has…

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War Veterans and Air Cadets To March in Annual City Parade Dedication of Flags

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 10

Men who fought in the Boer War and the Great War, will parade with cadets of the Australian Air League at the annual service of the British Ex-service Legion…

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Hard to Get Pensions Many Returned Men Mr. Robb on Problems

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 August 1939 · page 8

Because they could not prove continuity of disablement many returned soldiers were unable to received pensions, the State President of the Returned Soldiers'…

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Hitler's Achievements: Does He Want War? BERLIN, July 10

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 August 1939 · page 6

One of the things most frequently said in Europe — even by people who should have more sense — is that Herr Hitler, being a dictator who, in addition, has contrived to surround himself with an aura of infallibility, cannot afford to pause and must ever leap upward and onward…

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If Germany Went to War Again Where Would She Strike? Russians Say in the East London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 August 1939 · page 1

The Soviet Government's belief that Russia would have to bear the brunt of attack, at least in the early stages, is…

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Germany Tunes Up Her War Machine

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 8

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