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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

232 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 10 of 12

Allies Gaining Definite Mastery Over U-Boat Raiders. German Losses. Seas Freer Than in Last War. Hitler Still Defiant. London

North West Champion · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 1

The first Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Churchill), reviewing naval operations, said that one of the most valuable recent captures from the enemy was made by the Ark Royal, which the German wireless so often…

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News and Notes Bet on War

North West Champion · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 6

A bookmaker who until the eve of the war was taking bets at two to one that there would be no hostilities, and who lost nearly £8,000 through his…

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War Welfare Work. What Salvation Army Is Doing

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 3

On his return from London to Sydney, Lieut.-Commissioner William R. Dalziel was gratified to find how quickly in his absence, the Eastern Territory…

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The War Day by Day Laugh On Berlin

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 4

An amusing incident occurred a few days ago during a short-wave broadcast from Germany in English. The announcer was describing the…

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The War, Day By Day. Repeal Serious Blow To Enemy

North West Champion · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 1

It was claimed for Germany that continuance of the United States arms embargo was worth a battle fleet for her cause. Anger…

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Ten Weeks of War Reviewed by Churchill The Nation's Task LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 1

"You may take it for certain that either all that Britain and France stand for in the modern world will go down or that…

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King George Replies To Netherlands Peace Overtures. War Will Not Last Day Longer Than Necessary, He Says But Nazi Threat Must Be Removed London

North West Champion · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 1

The King, replying to the peace appeal by Queen Wilhelmina and King Leopold on behalf of the British and Dominion Governments, said that his Government was always willing to examine a reasonable, assured basis of equitable peace…

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Training Australian Soldiers Second Camp Period

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 2

The following is supplied by the Department of Information:-- The three months' training will be done in two batches, the first…

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Polish War Victims

North West Champion · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 3

Sir Percival Halse Rogers has been elected president of the appeal which is being made for money and clothing to assist victims of the Nazi invasion…

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The War, Day By Day. Empire's United Effort

North West Champion · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 1

As Dominion Ministers gather for the Conference in London, to determine the direction of the Empire's participation in the war,…

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The War Day by Day Hitler Gives Us a Laugh

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 2

Listeners the world over are becoming used to the Nazi radio propaganda technique. Any Australian listener with a short-wave set can…

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Narrabeen War Veterans' Home

Manilla Express · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 2

The War Veteran's Home at Narrabeen is now almost filled to capacity and the men who are resident there are loud in their…

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War Christmas Cheer

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 1

The chiefs of the defence services, Vice-Admiral Sir Ragnar Colvin, Lieut-General E. Ker Squires, and Air Vice Marshal S. J. Goble, packed the first…

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The War Day By Day Hitler Gives Us a Laugh

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 1

Listeners the world over are becoming used to the Nazi radio propaganda technique. Any Australian listener with a short-wave set can pick up the…

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Formation of Local Committee To Assist Enlisting Farmers

Manilla Express · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Mandowa Shire Council last Friday it was decided to form a local Committee that would provide assistance for landowners who may enlist for service with the military forces…

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The War Day by Day War Events Move On

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 3

In the last few days there has been little activity on the Western Front, but the forces of diplomacy in Europe have not been idle. With the…

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Nazi War Aims Ambitious Proposals PARIS

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 1

The newspaper "Paris Soir" publishes what is claimed to be the first official statement of Germany's war aims, contained in…

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Germany's War Aims. Contained in Booklet. Paris

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 1

The newspaper. "Paris Soir," publishes what is claimed to be the first official statement of Germany's war aims contained in a…

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The War, Day By Day. Events Are Now Moving On

North West Champion · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 5

In the last few days there has been little activity on the Western Front, but the forces of diplomacy in Europe have not been…

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Consolidated Effort Aim of Cabinet Revision War Issues in Clear Focus

North West Champion · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 1

Two main divisions of Commonwealth active the war effort are concerned first with the fighting vices and supply, and second with economic organization of the nation on a war basis. It is because of…

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