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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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11 Killed—34 Wounded In Palestine Outrages Jerusalem

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 1

During the past 24 hours 11 were killed in outrages and 34 wounded. The War Office announces that the Third Infantry Brigade will be sent…

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Anzac Ball

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 6

A general meeting of the Coonabarabran sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League will be held on Friday, 22nd July, at 8 p.m., at…

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War Gratuity. Soldiers' Life Policies

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 7

Former members of the A.I.F. and naval forces who cashed their war gratuities and effected life assurance policies would be well advised to…

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War Gratuity Solidiers' Life Policies

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 7

Former members of the A.M.P. and naval forces who cashed their war gratuities and effected life assurance policies would be well…

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Might Resign Britain's Minister for War. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 1

The Minister for War (Mr. Hore Belisha) was again called before the committee inquiring into the operation of the Official Secrets Act and re-exam-…

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In Event of War Transport Co-ordination SYDNEY

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 1

Military, naval and railway experts yesterday drafted a skeleton plan for the transport co-ordination in…

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Plan to Co-ordinate Transport in Australia in the Event of War Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 1

Military, naval and railway experts yesterday drafted a skeleton plan for transport co-ordination in Australia in the event of war. Special advisory committees were set up to report on emergency transport problems and to…

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Rural Costs Nearest Pre-war Rates Rejoinder to City Critics Active Canberra Policy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 5

Most primary industries came under review in the last few days of the Federal session in circumstances which vindicate the policy…

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Will Britain's Minister For War Be Forced To Tender His Resignation London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 1

Members of the House of Commons are again discussing the War Minister (Mr. Hore Belisha's) future, as a result of the sensation caused in the House of…

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Olympic Games Not for Japan War Commitments More Important London or Helsingfors London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 1

On account of war commitments, the Japanese Ministry for Public Welfare has vetoed the decision to hold the 1940…

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Preference to Returned Soldiers Move To Have Employment Act Amended Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 1

The Executive of the Local Government Association to-day decided to recommend to the Government that the Returned Soldiers' Preference of Employment Act be amended by re-introducing the proviso reading, "All other things being equal."…

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The Cost of War Japan's Financial Difficulties Terrific Drain on Country

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 July 1938 · page 11

A clash between Japanese and Chinese troops near Peiping on July 7th of last year led to open but undeclared war between the two countries. Though the Japanese still insist upon referring to it as the "China incident"…

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Soldiers' Pensions Equal Income Tax Payments Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 July 1938 · page 1

The President of the State branch of the Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. Holland), speaking at the annual conference, said that a sum equal to the…

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The Great War Still Goes On Countries That Forgot To Make Peace

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1938 · page 8

Two European countries forgot to make peace after the Great War. This is no joke, as a respectable Turkish citizen, Ismahil Galedjian,…

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King and Queen See War Might of France Cheered by Vast Crowds Paris

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1938 · page 1

When they drove through the city to attend a vast military review and a State luncheon today, the King and Queen were cheered…

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Trangie News of Other Days Happenings in 1899 AND 1900 District Horses For the Boer War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1938 · page 4

To-day Trangie is one of the most progressive and prosperous towns in Western New South Wales. This is due largely to the…

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War—Spain and China Burgos

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 July 1938 · page 1

The Rebels claim to have taken 1400 prisoners on the Estremadura front. Shanghai, Monday. Foreign military reports, which…

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Returned Soldiers Preparing for Anzac Ball Resolutions for Conference

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 4

Prior to the Coonabarabran brane of the R.S.S.I.L. dealing with routine business at the monthly meeting on Friday evening several…

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H.M.S. ANZAC Due To Arrive In Gilgandra On Thursday Next

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 1

On Thursday next, August 4, the H.M.S. Anzac will arrive in Gilgandra and anchor where the Australian Hall now stands. A very…

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War in China Japanese Capture Kiukiang Hankow

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 1

The loss of Kiukiang is virtually, admitted in a Chinese communique which states that after withdrawing southwesterly from the town, the main…

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