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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

124 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 6 of 7

Radio War on Grasshoppers Rural Bank's Fine Initiative

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 6

The grasshopper hatching season has arrived and many men, as they ride round their paddocks in the next few days, will wonder what the…

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War Service Homes Commonwealth to Write-off Debts

Manilla Express · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 4

In a certain number of cases purchasers of War Service Homes, owing to unemployment and other circumstances beyond…

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"World on Brink of War" States Labor Council LONDON

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 September 1938 · page 1

After lifting until nearly midnight, the National Council or Labor issued a manifesto demanding the immediate…

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"Lest We Forget" Wee Waa Soldiers' Memorial Unveiled

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 September 1938 · page 1

The unveiling of a soldier' memorial, some 20 year, after the catastrophic war of 1914-18 may seem a little belated, but…

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Preference to Returned Soldiers. (To the Editor)

North West Champion · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 3

Sir,— The matter of the Preference to Returned Soldiers Act was discussed at the last meeting of the Moree Subbranch of the R.S.S.I.L.A., in view…

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Late Wires Ominous War Clouds Gathering in Europe Truculent Dictators

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 September 1938 · page 1

It is understood that Czechoslovakia has rejected the new German plan. It it also believed that the…

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On the Eve of War

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 2

Despite all the efforts of Mr. Chamberlain and President Roosevelt to bring about a peaceful solution to the European…

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Germany—and a Long War

North West Champion · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 4

Germany, many political and economic observers declare, is in no shape to face the prospect of a long war. She has limited iron and oil…

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"Wisdom is Better Than War."

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 5

The wisdom of the men who were chosen to take up the bond of peace instead of war between nations deserves the blessing promised…

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Ignorance of War Danger Germans Receive Shock

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 6

A young, Melbourne man, a student at Leipsig University, arrived in London last night, and informed the Australian Associated Press that…

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Never Go to War! Britain and Germany New Declaration

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, and Herr Hitler, at their meeting at Munich on September 30 before Mr. Chamberlain…

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Returned Soldier Pensioners

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 1

The provisions of the National Health and Pensions Insurance Act, insofar as they affect returned soldiers in receipt of…

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War in China Big Battle Pending. Will Japanese Face Defeat London

North West Champion · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 2

According to the "Daily Telegraphis" Hong Kong correspondent, a decisive battle near Bias Bay, where the invasion of Southern…

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Occasional Observations War Enthusiasts

Manilla Express · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 2

Would the war enthusiasts be in the front firing line if a world war started? From some of the observations they make it is not…

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3153 Years of War

Manilla Express · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 4

Of the 3421 years of which the historical facts are known, 3153 years were disturbed by war or wars in some parts of the world…

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War in China. Hankow

North West Champion · Thursday 27 October 1938 · page 2

Ten thousand Japanese troops landed to-day from thirty ships on the Yangtse River, after which naval and military officers jointly "occupied"…

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War on Cats. Bird Lovers' Alarm

North West Champion · Monday 14 November 1938 · page 4

War has been declared on cats by the League of Youth of Australia. The destruction of birds by unwanted cats left in the country by their…

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Mobile Workshops Protest of War Preparations Costly Equipment

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 November 1938 · page 4

Mobile workshops built on a motor chassis are not new, but the latest repair shop on wheels us evolved overseas for serviceing…

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Armistice Day Returned Soldiers on Parade Ceremony at Town Hall

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 November 1938 · page 2

The grim and soul-searing years of the 1914-18 war were poignantly recalled last Friday morning when Narrabri's…

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Soldier Passes Lieut. A. L. (Gus) Malone

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 November 1938 · page 2

The death has occurred in Sydney of Lieut. Gus Malone, who at one time resided in Narrabri. Deceased, who was 47 years of age…

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