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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1938

124 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 7

Genius Cut Short by War Death of Song Writer

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 4

one of the tragedies of the Great War is recalled by the death of Ivor Gurney, at the age of 47, A Imusician and poet, he was, before the war…

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Ten Weeks Duration of Next War If Britain Holds Out Will Win

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 6

"If Britain can hold out for ten weeks it the next war, she will win." This was the dictum delivered to the House of Louis by Lord…

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Returned Soldiers

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 2

A special meeting of the Returned Soldiers' League will be held at the Soldiers' Club Room this Friday night at 8 p.m…

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When Spaniard Writes to Spaniard. Letter May Go to Switzerland First. Red Cross Postal Service for Both Sides in Spanish War Areas

North West Champion · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 6

When a Spaniard in Government Spain writes to a friend or relative in territory seized by General France, or vice Versa, the letter Journeys over a…

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Anzac Day March. Arrangements for Diggers' Transport

North West Champion · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 10
Also in Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser

The Secretary of the Moree R.S.S.I. League sub-branch (Mr. A. N. Slee) has been advised of the transport arrangements for returned men…

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No War for a Year

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 6

There is no possibility of war for the next twelve months-because this year's harvest has not been a bumper one. This is the claim of…

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Council of Youth. Spanish War Deprecated. Sanctions Against Japan. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 2

The Australian Council of Youth Congress, which concluded at Thornleigh last night, carried resolutions dealing with the crises in…

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Returned Soldiers Meeting

Manilla Express · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 2

At the meeting of the Manilla Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League to be held on Saturday night at the Club Room the…

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Rifle Shooting. Moree Marksmen Succeed at Anzac Range

North West Champion · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 5

Among the prize-winners at the Anzac Range on Saturday in the 150th Anniversary shoot were a number of Moree marksmen…

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Returned Soldiers' League Manilla Branch's Annual Meeting

Manilla Express · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 2

There was a large attendance of over fifty members at the annual meeting of the Manilla branch of the Returned Soldiers'…

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Spanish War. Withdrawal of Volunteers London

North West Champion · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 4

It is expected that following the withdrawal of volunteers from Spain that steps will be taken in an endeavour to settle matters in dispute…

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Britain and U.S.A. No Agreement Regarding Far-east War. Washington

North West Champion · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 4

United States Secretary of State Hull to-day denied that there is any vestige of truth in statements that there is any agreement, or…

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Anzac Day Celebrations Free Rail Warrants

Manilla Express · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 2

A letter received by the local branch of the Returned Soldiers' League from the State Secretary of the League imformed the…

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Anzac Trip Arrangements Re. Special Train

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 2

Special trains will leave Narrabri on Wednesday 20th and Friday 22nd April, 1938, times of which will be advised later on…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Moree Sub-branch

North West Champion · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 3

The President's annual report of the Moree sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, prepared by Mr. H. H. McCourt, gives an interesting summary…

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Late Wires Europe in Turmoil Is War Pending? LONDON

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 1

The European situation has become immeasurably worse in the past 24 hours, writes a diplomatic correspondent of the Australian Associated…

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Latest Cables. Spanish War. Disastrous Air Raids. Barcelona

North West Champion · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 2

The Government has assembled 60 fighting planes and a few bombers in an attempt to counter the rebel air raids…

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"Would I Fight?" What Young Oxford Thinks of War. Conflicting Views on Vital Subject

North West Champion · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 6

Eleven Oxford University men and women tell the world what they think of war, and the individual's attitude to that calamity, in "Would I fight?"…

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Offers £40,000 in Cause of Peace. Eighty-year-old English Woman and Anti-war Film. Wants Churches to Show "The World in Revolt."

North West Champion · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 6

An 80-year-old English woman, who does not wish hoi name to be disclosed, has offered to spend £40,000 on the showing of a peace film. She plans for…

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