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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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War Training Former Prime Minister Ad-vocates Conscription

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 9

The Introduction of compulsory training was advocated by former Prime Minister of Australia, Sir Joseph Cook, in an address to…

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The Great Line Up for Peace or War?

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 14

Peace we pray for, but war we prepare for—may aptly sum up the outlook of the democracies to-day. And these…

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Agricultural War on Weeds Free Handbook on Their Control

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 12

Control of weeds it every landholder's duty—to himself, to his neighbour and to the State, points out the Minister for…

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New Zealand's Part If War Should Come Officers Training at Duntroon

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 6

In order to meet the necessity for an increase in the peace-time establishment of New Zealand's regular forces and provide…

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"Like Stab in the Dark' Scrapping Rome Treaty Soldiers' Conference Discussion

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 6

During a discussion at the recent Soldiers' Conference at Dunedoo on a resolution to declare the Rome Treaty null and void, Mr. R. Proven…

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The Rome Treaty Discussion at Soldiers' Conference

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 2

During a discussion at the Soldiers' Conference, held at Dunedoo, on a resolution to declare the Rome Treaty null and void, Mr. R…

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Women's Page Red Cross Farewell to Lady Gowrie War-time Veterans Attended Machines Take Place of Men Foreigners Unpopular—Tactful Answers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 8

Some of the Red Cross Executive that did such splendid work in war time have passed on, others are past their dancing days, but, as the song says, "When I grow too old to dream, you'll always live in my heart." All…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Cars for War Use

The Western Herald · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 8

Anny posters in Italy order all car owners to report to the War Office and register their vehicles for possible requisition purposes…

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Military Alliance with Axis Powers Sought By Japanese War Leaders London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 1

After a lengthy conference the Japanese war leader's report is being presented to the Inner Cabinet. It is believed to…

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The Unending War Japan's Troubles

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 August 1939 · page 13

The Japanese front line in China is unique in one respect—for not only in front of it are Chinese troops by the tronsand,…

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Prophets of War Who Does Know?

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 August 1939 · page 7

Not long ago, George Bernard Shaw, on his 83rd birthday, declared, "There will be no war this year," and in speaking thus…

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War Threat Will Bring Orange Man Home Again

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 August 1939 · page 6

Threats of war in Europe will cause Mr. Max Boyer, of Orange, to abandon his journey to England, says "The Leader," which…

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War Not Expected In Spite Of Tension

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 1

Sir Thomas Inskip, the Dominions Secretary, who said, on the 25th anniversary of Britain's entry into the Great War, that the British…

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War Memorial Institute Monthly Meeting of Committee

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the committec of the Gilgundra War Memorial Literary Institute was held in the meeting room on Thursday night…

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Will There Be War? General Brand's Opinion "Australia a Ripe Fruit"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 4

"The days when our geographical position gave a certain amount of immunity are gone for ever. Some Australians…

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Cowra Taxi War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 5

"It looks as if a taxi war might develope in Cowra," says the "Guardian." "Following the successful establishment of the Gold and Maroon taxis, with…

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Two Modern Evils Unemployment and War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 4

"Sirs, ye are brethren; why de ye wrong one to another?" Two of the greatest modern evils are unemployment ami war. Is it…

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Grave Situation in Europe. Britain's War Preparedness Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 1

Prime Minister Menzies, in a statement at Canberra last night said that while the British Prime Minister had made is clear the door to…

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Will Danzig Be the Starting Point of European War? Move By Foerster Expected Berlin Believes That Britain and France Will Not Fight President Roosevelt's Peace Apple Russia Aids Germany by Threats to Rumania London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 August 1939 · page 1

Germany's shitting tactics are easily discernible in the training of every available propaganda gun on Poland's imminent "invasion" of Danzig. The hint of the revival of last year's methods preceding the occupation of Sudetenland given overnight, was released in full blast in the morning newspapers throughout Germany…

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War Hot Expected In Spite Of Tension

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 4

Sir Thomas Inskip, the Dominions Secretary, who said, on the 25th anniversary of Britain's entry into the Great War that the British…

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