War in China. Sudden Offensive Surprises Japanese London
After the cessation of snowfalls and rain on the Shansi front, the Chinese threw in 60,000 fresh troops in a sudden offensive…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1939
1,741 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 3 of 88
"War Negation of Civilisation" H. G. Wells Calls For Re-Planning CANBERRA
THE human race laces either conscious adaptation to its new condition, or eventual extermination through warfare, according to the British literary scientist, Mr. H. G. Wells, who delivered a striking…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Great Victory for Nationalists the War in Spain
LERIDA, Saturday:—The Nationalists claim that yesterday's advances were over 20 miles, whereby they control the whole…
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The Spanish Nationalists claim that yesterday's advance was over 20 miles, whereby they now control the whole of the River Ebro,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Returned Soldier's Death SYDNEY
William George Bowie Hendry (62), a returned soldier, of Neutral Bay, was found dead in his bed this morning. The police are searching for a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Italy Will Press Claims For Territory, But Not At Risk Of War" LONDON
CROWDS cheered the Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain) on his arrival at Victoria station and again at Whitehall, as the car swept into Downing Street, but there was an absence of the enthusiasm…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →3049 Recruits Enlist in Sydney in Fortnight Sydney
During a fortnight, 3049 recruits enlisted in Sydney and were drafted to units, the Minister for External Affairs (Mr. Hughes), who is in charge…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Spy Trapped by Woman War Recollection
White-haired, 60-years-old Florence Sadler sat beside the fire in her little house in Chester Avenue, Cleveleys, near Blackpool, England, and told of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Italians May Return French War Decorations
LONDON, Tuesday:—A Rome message says that ex-service men are arranging to return French war medals as a protest against Press aspersions…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →China War Economic Boycott To Stamp Out Ruthlessness GENEVA
The Chinese delegate (Dr. Wellington Koo, who again appealed to the League of Nations for assistance to China, declared…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →U.S. Flying Instructors And First of War Planes To Aid the Chinese
LONDON, Tuesday:— A Rangoon message says: An American battle plane fitted with a heavy armament,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Peace Precautions But—rumours of War
Prospects are now more favourable for the maintenance of peace in Europe, yet the American. Ambassadors to Britain and France have predicted that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fortnight Of War On Rats In Lismore
The Lismore Municipal Council has engaged a man to wage war on rats in Lismore for a fortngiht. He will destroy them by…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"Germany Wants Iceland" As Air Base in War Time
"Germany has its eye on Iceland owing to its possibilities as an air base in the event of war." This is the view of a leading…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Maori War Canoes Ancient Tapu Ceremony Centenary Spectacle Auckland
A fleet of seven Maori war canoes is being built by the Maoris cf the North Island, under the sponsorship of Princess [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Italian Troops Will Remain in Spain Till War Concludes Report to Cabinet By Chamberlain
LONDON, Wednesday:—Among the statements made to the British Cabinet by the Prime Minister (Mr. Neville Chamberlain) when he and the Foreign Secretary (Lord Halifax) reported on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers Leave Beer for Milk Experience in India
The British soldier in India to-day docs not drink as much beer as his predecessor. He likes lemonade better and is becoming an adherent of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →China War Air Raids Continue SHANGHAI
The Japanese continue the bombing of interior towns. At Chungking, in order to avoid air raids, the place and time of meeting of the Kuo Min…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War Horses to Be Honored Special Prayers in Japan
TOKIO, Friday:—Thousands of Australian horses among army mounts killed in China will be honored in February in services…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"European War"
LONDON, Saturday:—The Postmaster General (Mr. Lees Smith), speaking at Cardiff, opined that if the Rebels were victorious in…
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