The Japanese “On the Water Waggon.” War-time Economy
Japan is becoming more sober as a result of the war. One sees far fewer Intoxicated persons In the streets, and this impression is…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1939
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Negrin and His Flee from Spain to France Guard of Honour at Border Retreating Soldiers Machine Gunned London
The Spanish Prime Minister (S. Negrin) and the entire General Staff fled to France to-day, following the , rebel occupation of Figueras. Negrin and his companions were welcomed at the frontier by the French…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Home From Spain Australian Soldiers Sydney
The liner Maloja arrived at Sydney to-day. Among her passengers were six Australians, members of the International Brigade of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Returned Soldiers’ Bursary
Last year the Coonabarabran branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League decided to establish a bursary for the children of local…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Commercial Wool Market Affected by War Fears Future Prospects
A moderate advance in wool values would be as welcome to wool users at this juncture as it would be to growers, whose wools…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →If War Comes Ireland Can't Be Neutral Dublin
In the event of war between Britain and another country, it would be impossible for Eire to remain neutral, said Mr. De Valera, President of Eire,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dubbo First Town in State to Reach Full Militia Quota Enlistments Over 200 Young Men Answer the the Call 3000 Attend Recruiting Rally Mayor's Stirring Address—Lieut-Colonel McDonald Puts Facts Before Meeting "Don't Want Filth of War in Australia"
As a result of the magnificent response by young men at the recruiting rally in Macquarie Street on Thursday night, Dubbo has the distinction and honor of being the first country town in New South Wales to reach…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Spanish Civil War President Azana and Premier Negrin Disagree Azana Won't Go to Madrid General Franco's Brother-in-law Mentioned as New Premier London
The Republican leaders, President Azana and Premier Negrin, continue to disagree regarding the next move in the Spanish civil war. Negrin has telegraphed Azana, asking him, in the Republic's name, to go to Madrid as…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Husband Wounded Wife Arrested Sydney
Called to a home in Revesby last night the police found a man with a stab wound in the chest…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →When War Comes The First Eligibles to be Called Up
Who will be called to the colors first under the proposed “National Register” if a war emergency should overwhelm Australia? If the procedure of the British Government is followed, lawyers, commercial travellers, journalists and others…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →U.S.A. Industry Prepares for Crisis Production Aim is 99 Per Cent. of Nation's War Needs
Preparing for any eventuality, 10,000 industrial plants in the United States have been given definite "war schedules of production."…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Enlistments Encouraged Prominent Banker's Attitude
Training in military duties and preparation for home defence by service in the Militia are just as necessary as it is for a bank to have trained men…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Dubbo Diggers Some to Visit N.Z. For Anzac Celebrations
At the monthly general meeting of Dubbo Sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. in the League rooms on Friday night it was intimated by the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War in China Japanese Advance Chinese Guerillas Active Chungking
Heavy, fighting is in progress in North Kiangsu. The Japanese are advancing in three columns, supported by aircraft and tanks…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →'Deliberate Attempt to Hoodwink People' Another "Shot" in Bowser War
Replying in Young "Witness" to a letter from the Service Station Association secretary in regard to the bowser war at Young, Mr. D. J…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hell Inferno If War Had Followed Czech Crisis—German Plan Berlin
Had war resulted from Hie Czech crisis in September, Germany intended to attempt to crush prospective opponents by…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Woe To The Weak" Is The Writing On Wall, Says Mr. Hughes "Foreign Policy and War" Why Nations Are Arming Right Must Be Backed By Force
"Because some nations want what other nations have—raw materials, room for expansion, markets for their goods—and are armed to the teeth, every nation is endeavouring to protect itself in the best way it can," said…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Junior Red Cross Gifts for Children Of Sick Soldiers
Lady Gowrie patron of the Junior Red Cross, has delighted its young members by promising to attend the Junior Red Cross Exhibition in the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"Britain Does Not Seek War"
"There is no war party in England. There is no party or statesman who would for one moment contemplate an aggressive war, or who would get any…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Republicans Ready to End the War Resignation of Negrin Government London
Everything points to the orderly surrender of the Republicans in Spain. According to a Reuter message from Madrid,…
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