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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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Rebel Ship Surrenders to Govt. Spanish War. Barcelona

Northern Star · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 9

A REBEL armed trawler and 20 members of the crew surrendered to the Government and entered Barcelona harbour. The…

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Sino-jap War (Continued from page 9). Trade Laws Violated

Northern Star · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 14

"The Japanese, by violating all the Shanghai trade laws, disregarding customs and the integrity of foreign powers' rights, have caused a situation…

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German Threat of Press War Against France Paris Anti-nazi Exhibition

Tweed Daily · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 8

BERLIN, Tuesday.--An obviously inspired article in the "Berliner Illustri[?]te Nachtausgabe" threatens an unrestrained Press…

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Railway Passes for Returned Soldiers

Northern Star · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 8

"All returned men, irrespective of whether or not they are members of the Returned Soldiers' League, can obtain free railway passes for the…

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Close This Month Applications For Rail Concessions Anzac Celebration

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

Application by returned soldiers in the Kyogle district for warrants for free travel to the Anzac Day celebrations in…

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Seriously Affected by War Australia's Trade With China

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday:-- The Sino -Japanese hostilities are affecting seriously Australia's markets in China. It was admitted officially at the…

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Anzac Celebrations Local Observance Arrangements

Northern Star · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 16

Speaking at the general meeting held subsequently, Mr. Mulley said that although many members would be in Sydney for the Anzac celebrations, the…

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Railways' Part In War-Time

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 5

SYDNEY Friday:-- The Railway Commissioners of Australia have prepared detailed plans and timetables for…

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War Debts to U.s

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 6

NEW YORK, Thursday.--The "New York Times" Washington correspondent says: President Roosevelt secretly' conferred with Mr. Cordell Hull…

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Loyalists Driven Back Spanish War Barcelona

Northern Star · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 9

The Loyalists admit a set-back on the Estremadura front. Under intense artillery pressure they fell back to their original positions, and also…

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Heavy War Cost Faced By Japan LONDON

Northern Star · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 9

With the addition of the supplementary budget, expenditure by Japan on the Chinese campaign exceeds the entire national debt of 1932, says "The…

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Japan Is Paying Dearly For War In China

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 6

LONDON, Thursday:-- A Tokio message says that the expenditure on the China campaign to March 31 is estimated at £149,000,000 and is calculated to be increased to £432,000,000 by March 31, 1939. It is being financed by…

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"War Is Not Imminent"-- Lord Halifax London

Northern Star · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 9

"I do not believe, and never have believed, in the imminence of war. I believe that time is on the side of peace," declared Lord…

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War Debts U.S. Reception of Adjustment Plan WASHINGTON

Northern Star · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 9

President Roosevelt had a secret conference with the Secretary of State (Mr. Cordell Hull) the secretary to the Treasury (Mr…

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Lord Halifax Does Not Believe in Imminence of War "Time Is on the Side of Peace"

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 3

LONDON Thursday:-- "I do not believe, and have never believed, in the imminence of war. I believe time is on the side of peace," declared Lord Halifax (Lord President of the Council), at the conclusion of to-day's foreign…

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Spanish War. Insurgents Threaten Teruel Saragossa

Northern Star · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 7

The insurgents claim advances on a seven-mile front, from three to five miles, and declare that they now threaten Terael with a…

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To Protect London Water Supply In War (From a Special Correspondent). London, February 5 (By Air Mail)

Northern Star · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 10

A scheme costing £500,000 is being devised for the protection of London's water supply in the event of air raids…

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Ex-soldiers' Floats In Lismore Procession

Northern Star · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 6

Plans have been prepared for' the two floats being entered in the Lismore sesqui-centenary celebrations procession by the…

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The Social Round Welcome Home Party

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 7

Friends from Kyogle and Fawcett Plain tendered a surprise party to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Clarke to welcome them on their return from…

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Use in War Plans for Control of Railways

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners of Australia have prepared detailed plans and time-tables for the concentration of troops at any…

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