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Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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Returned Soldiers Enlist President's Appeal

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 3

Returned soldiers throughout New South Wales are rushing to Join the A.I.F. Reserve, established by the Government recently…

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War Welfare Work Appointments in N.S.W.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 4

To ensure that the Salvation Army will afford all possible facilities for welfare work among the troops in New South Wales, the Chief Secretary…

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War Regulations Gazetted Communications Controlled National Security Acts

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 6

Already many important regulations have been gazetted under the Trading with the Enemy and National Security Acts. They d[?]al with espionage and acts likely to assist an enemy, public safety and order, essential supplies and work,…

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War Time Is Caution Time Appeal to the Public

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 4

The Government has issued a plea to the public that they carry on their duties as though there were no war. While most people are willing to obey…

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Labor and the War " an Affliction to Mankind " Mr. Curtin's Address

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 10

"I think I can say that we face the fact that the outlook is so dreadful that if one. looks at it all deeply one must reel back appalled at the prospect that confronts civilisation. We can be a saddened but determined people in this crisis. We…

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Men Who Pull the Strings Defence Chiefs of France and England Allied Leaders in the War Zone

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 4

In the war against Germany the outstanding personalities of the Allied military action are Gamelin of France and Cort of England. Both are born leaders, were baptised in the war fires of 1914-18, and have the full confidence of their respective…

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Junior Red Cross Knitting Patterns Ideal for Soldier Comforts

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 8

On all sides there is great demar[?] for suitable and easy patterns for soldiers' socks, Balaclava caps, knee caps etc., to bring comfort to soldiers at the…

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Western Enlistments Important Announcement

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 3

An area recruiting officer has been appointed at Bathurst and will visit western centres en dates to be notified…

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War In Europe

The Western Herald · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 1

Early this week Russian armies advanced into Polish territory and have occupied the eastern part of that country to a good depth…

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Disclosures of Discussions Leading Up to Hostilities Published By British Government Hitler Expressed Desire for War London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 1

"Hitler, declaring himself to be a simple artist and not a war-monger, desiring to settle down and to end his life as an artist once the Polish question was settled, and Marshal Goering, proudly displaying tapestried…

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Returned Soldiers Criticise Federal Government Nothing Done To Train Countrymen Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 6

Country returned soldiers added to their previous criticism of the Federal Government's attitude towards militia volunteers to-day. They claimed, at…

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Prime Minister Of Rumania Assassinated Iron Guard Coup Fails Pro-germans Executed by Firing Squad Cabinet Carries Resolution Reaffirming Strict Neutrality in European War London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 1

A Nazi coup was attempted in Rumania last night, when members of the pro-German Iron Guards assassinated the Prime Minister (M. Calinescu) and seized the Bucharest radio station…

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From the Capital War Session Ends Remarkable Scenes in Both Houses Dissension Increases in Country Party

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 6

The first War session of the Federal Parliament has ended, after three weeks of much excitement, and culminating in scenes of an extraordinary character. It is not expected that members will be called together again…

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Soviet Methods Polish Officers And Landed Gentry Shot Private Soldiers Spared London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 1

The Soviet wireless reports the shooting of captured Polish officers and landed gentry, who resisted the Russian…

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Returned Soldiers Appeal For Safeguard Of Economic Interests Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 1

The Returned Soldiers' League has written to the Federal and State Governments, urging legislative action to safeguard the economic interests of…

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Local & General War News

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 6

News of the war is of major interest now, and will become even more important if an Australian force goes overseas, but in…

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No More War Debts

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 7

In loyalty to our country, our fellow men and ourselves, we must make war upon a false monetary system which keeps us in perpetual servitude. The past and present Presidents of…

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Peace Loving Finland Does Not Want War

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 7

Way up north of the Baltic, on the Western border of the Soviet, is Finland—not yet in the news, but so close to the…

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The War Warsaw Surrenders Houses and Public Buildings in Ruins

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 5

Latest reports from Warsaw advise that the city has surrendered after a gallant fight against big odds. Most of the houses…

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Enlisting Starts To-morrow

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 6

Recruiting of the New South Wales quota of about 6500 men for the new special force of 20,000 will start at 9 a.m. to-morrow (Friday)…

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