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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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War Service Homes Debts of Unfortunate Commonwealth to Write Off

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 September 1938 · page 6

In a certain number of cases, purchasers of war service homes, owing to unemployment and other circumstances beyond their…

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The Great War Goes on Peace Terms Forgotten

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 September 1938 · page 6

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

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State of Germany All Happy, But Do Not Want War Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 September 1938 · page 1

Mr. W. J. Rogers, Governing Director of the British Medical Laboratory, who returned to Sydney to-day after a trip…

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Letters to the Editor. Returned Soldier Speaks

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 5

Sir.-With reference to the Returned Soldiers' Preference Act: The letter of your correspondent, Mr. Maisons, was a perfect example of…

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The Spanish “Civil” War the Welsh Barrister Speaks Again

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 September 1938 · page 11

“Goulburn Post” gives Lloyd George as the authority for the following figures:— Something like 2,000,000 have…

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Examination Fees Concessions to Children of Soldiers Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1938 · page 1

The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) announced last night that children of dead or incapacitated soldiers would…

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War on Crows

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 6

"As directors of this Board we seem to neglect the biggest evil the sheepman has. I am sure I would not be losing any sheep from…

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Against War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 1

FIELD-MARSHAL GOERING Who, despite his aggressive address at Nuremberg, is reported to be against war…

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War Risk Insurance Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 1

After Sunday next, the war risk clauses in open insurance policies on cargoes between Australia and the United Kingdom will be cancelled and…

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War and Threats of War

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 2

The world atmosphere is one of unrest. Because we live in the remote places of the world, we are inclined to believe that anything which…

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Grasshopper War Some Seasonable Advice Expert Tells

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 September 1938 · page 2

In a broadcast address over eight country stations, Mr. W. B. Gurn[?]y, entomologist of the Department of Agriculture outlined the measures adopted to control the plag[?]es of grasshoppers. He stated that in those districts where the…

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Spanish War Withdrawal of Foreign Volunteers Geneva

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 September 1938 · page 1

The Socialist Premier of Spain (Mr. Negrin) has announced that the Republicans have decided to order the immediate withdrawal of all…

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War Is on Battle Against Noxious Weeds the New Act

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 September 1938 · page 11

The fight to conquer noxious weeds is on in earnest. In new Act, proclaimed in a recent “Gazette,” fifteen weeds are on the list, including black berry, so it looks as if the harpy hunting grounds of Coonabarabran people will soon be…

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The World To-day Special Feature. Menace from the East-Is Hitler Sincere ?-Allies and Foes-America's Neutrality-Factors Against War-The Price of Progress. (Special-from Our City Representative)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 7

The post serious news from abroad Australia has ever had is the cabled announcement that Japan will declare for Germany in the event of…

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The Affair Will Be Settled Without Any Bloodshed Says Herr Hitler Peace Of Europe In The Balance Czechoslovakia Prepares For War Indignation in Great Britain "Shameful Sacrifice To War Threat" London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1938 · page 1

After the Godesberg conference to-day, according to the "News-Chronicle," Hitler was heard to say, "The affair will be settled without bloodshed." However, the peace of Europe still hangs…

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Returned Soldiers' Volunteer Defence Scheme Newcastle, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1938 · page 1

The Returned Soldiers' State Congress to-day rejected by one vote a motion urging the Federal Government to adopt a…

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Wool Sales Postponed Disagreement Over War Risk Rates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 1

As representatives of wool-selling brokers and buyers could not reach an agreement regarding war risk insurance rates, the wool sales in Sydney…

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Accept Demands Or We Will Liberate Our Germans Next Saturday" [?]opes of Peace Fade With Hitler's Speech Britain, France and Russia Will Stand By Czechs Italy Will Assist Germany Chamberlain's Last Minute Appeal Britain Prepares for War London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 1

"Our demand for the Sudeten lands is irrevoc[?]ble. President Benes can choose between peace [?] war. He will either accept my demands or we [?] to liberate our Germans on Saturday next."…

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Odds Against War Opinion of President of Rural Bank Interesting Address at Narromine

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 6

Mr. McKerihan, President of the Rural Bank, who recently visited Europe and the countries that are in the news today,…

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If War Comes Position Outlined by Mr. Lyons "Our Hands are Clean" Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons), in the House of Representatives late last night, said that if war was to come…

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