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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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War Time Wool. Clip Average 13.1375d

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 6

Winchcombe, Catson, Ltd., report:— It is on extraordinary fact that fears of war during the past two years have disturbed wool markets, but actual war…

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War Situation Reviewed Tribute to R.A.F. Enemy Air Losses. LONDON

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 1

Reviewing the war situation in the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain, Prime Minister said there was nothing he could add to his statement of last…

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The War Day by Day

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 2

A REVIEW of public utterances throughout the Commonwealth over the last fortnight discloses complete agreement on the point that…

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The War, Day By Day. Australia's Position Outlined

North West Champion · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 1

A review of public utterances throughout the Commonwealth over the last fortnight discloses complete agreement on the point…

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War Time Wool Clip Average 13.4375d. Better Conditions Forecasted

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 6

It is an extraordinary fact that fears of war during the past two years have disturbed wool markets, but actual war has placed…

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Truth of War Effort Information Service Aim Co-Operation of All Sections

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 2

AIMS and organisation of the new Department of Information as set out by the Minister (Sir Henry Gullett) following full Cabinet…

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War Lessons

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 2

In a recent review of naval activities the Minister for Defence. Mr. Street, stated that the Royal Australian Navy had taken over more than 30…

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War Supplies. Efficient Service. Tribute Offered. MELBOURNE

North West Champion · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 1

Amazement at the complexity and magnitude of the war routine problems of the Defence and. Supply Departments is expressed…

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The War Day by Day The Real Enemy

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 1

A timely warning has been given by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) against a current illusion that the issues of the present war would…

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The War, Day By Day. Hitler Is Not Real Enemy

North West Champion · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 1

A timely warning has been given by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) against a current illusion that the issues of the present war would…

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Truth Of War Effort. Information Service. Co-operation of All Sections

North West Champion · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 6

Aims and organisation of the new Department of Information as set out by the Minister (Sir Henry Gullett) following full Cabinet discussion determine that the Department is to be concerned only with the truth,…

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Facing the Facts Why Truth Must Be Told Information Head On War Aim

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 3

The Government's outlook on the war situation as it affects Australia was outlined frankly by the Minister for External…

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Germany's Next Step. Shower Bombs on England. War to the Death. BERLIN

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 1

Herr Hitler lengthily conferred with his military chiefs. Herr Goering's newspaper. "National Zeitung." states, "Germany's next step…

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Germans Threaten To Shower England With Bombs. "War To Death." Japan Will Not Give Way to "American Bluff." London

North West Champion · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 1

Hitler conferred at length with high military chiefs in Berlin to-day. Goering's newspaper, "National Zeitung," states "Germany's next step will be to shower bombs on England." The German press generally…

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Patriotic and War Fund Local Governing Councils Form a Committee

Manilla Express · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 2

A joint meeting of the Manilla Municipal Council and the Mandowa Shire Council was held on Tuesday night for the purpose of…

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War—its Affects on Industry Motor Registrations Increase

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 4

So far, little has been heard from England as to the likely effects of the war on the British motor industry and its export…

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War Supplies Grow An Efficient Service Business Man's Tribute

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 6

Amazement at the complexity and magnitude of the war routine problems of the Defence and supply Departments is expressed…

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War Supplies Grow. an Efficient Service. Rusiness Man's Tribute

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 1

Amazement at the complexity and magnitude of the war routine problems of the Defence mid Supply Departments is expressed by Mr. Norman…

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Germany Utterly Unprepared? For Declaration Of War LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 1

In contrast with Herr Hitler's actions of the past two months, the hesitation in the west has been so marked that it cannot be dismissed…

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Meeting of Soviet Council Turning Point In War? BERLIN

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 1

It is stated in Germany that hopes are expressed that the meeting of the Supreme Soviet Council on Tuesday will prove the war's turning point…

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