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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

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Coronation Trip No Concessions for Returned Soldiers Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 August 1936 · page 3

Because negotiations with shipping companies for concession fares failed, the Returned Soldiers' League has dropped its proposal to arrange for a…

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Russia and Germany Agree to Embargo on War Exports Optimism in London London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1936 · page 1

The embargo on the export of war materials to Spain, in accordance with the proposals of the French Government was agreed to by Russia and…

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Violence Increases in Spanish Civil War Decisive Events Expected This Week Rebels to Advance on Madrid German Steamer Kamerun Unloads Tanks, 'Planes and Bombs LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1936 · page 1

Momentous events are expected in Spain this week—events which some quarters believe may be decisive in the Spanish civil war. Everything is said to be ready for a rebel drive towards Madrid. Twentyone insurgent…

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Sensational Soviet Speeches Reported and Denied Is Russia on the Eve of War? M. Stalin's Declaration to Army "Our Enemies Are Getting Into Position" Germany Accused of Preparing for a World War LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 1

"We are on the eve of momentous events, and any moment now you may be cabled upon to lay down your lives in defence of your proletariat birthland," declared M. Stalin, in the course of an amazing speech to the Red…

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Germany "Peace" Army Doubling the War Servile

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1936 · page 3

The German Government has doubled the period which conscripts must serve with the colors providing for two years instead of one…

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"Next War Might Be Here"

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 2

The Minister for Repatriation and Health (Mr. Hughes), in an address at a luncheon of the State Board of the Returned Soldiers' League at…

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Arab Ambush British Soldiers Killed in Palestine Jerusalem

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 1

Two british soldiers were killed and three wounded in an Arab ambush last night between Nablus and Nazareth…

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Returned Soldiers' Women's Auxiliary Branch Formed at Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 6

On Thursday afternoon last a Women's Auxiliary to assist the Tumut, Sub-branch of the H.S.S. I.L.A. was formed. Rev. J. A…

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Can Madrid Stave Off Rebel Attack? Spanish Loyalist Position Growing Desperate Butchery Would Follow Capture of City Paris Reporter Allegedly Shot "War Humanisation" Suggestions Received Lukewarmly LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 1

"It will soon be shown whether the Spanish Government can retrieve the rapidly slipping situation, or whether it is impotent," declares the Valencia correspondent of "The Times." "There is just a chance of saving the republic from…

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Civil War Its Atrocities and Horrors

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 2

War between nations is dreadful to contemplate, but when it comes to fratricidal warfare, as is now the terrible experience of Spain, the…

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Cowabbie West Latest From "War" Front

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 2

"Mussolini" attacked in full force in the Cowabbie Hall on Wednesday, 2nd September, with a dance after the Pamandi school picnic. It was an…

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Cowabbie West (From Correspondent) the War Front

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 3

The [?] rush and strain of was will not permit of a detailed account of last week’s happiness in the zones at active service, Halle…

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Australia and War Mr. Stevens' Address in Canada Toronto

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 1

"Australia desires to function for peace, but if another call similar to that of 1914 came, her part in the Empire defence will be displayed with…

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Tumut Returned Soldiers Women's Auxiliary

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 1

The first meeting of the newly formed Tumut Returned Soldiers Women's Auxiliary was held on Saturday afternoon last at the…

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The King At Anzac Cove ISTANBUL

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 2

When King Edward landed at Anzac Cove, he was, received by Mr. Tasman Millington, an Australian, who is curator of the War Graves…

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King Edward Lands at Anzac Cove Instanbul

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 1

Landing at Anzac Cove to-day. King Edward was received by Tasman Millington, an Australian, who served as a private in the 28th Battalion, and…

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Stir Over Killing of Italian More Warships to Go to Spain Bitter Fighting Near Frontier Bullets Falling in French Town Tourists and Others Wounded Rome

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 1

Following the killing of an Italian citizen in Barcelona, Italy is increasing her naval strength. The 10,000-ton cruiser, Pola, is…

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Spanish War (Continued from page 1) Fall of Irun Population in Flight Government Forces Fare Badly London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 6

Advancing step by step against a battery of machine guns, and harassed by rifle fire from barricaded windows, the Morroco and Foreign Legion…

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Australia and War Mr. Stevens’ Address In Canada

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 7 September 1936 · page 1

“Australia desires to function for peace, but if another call similar to that of 1914 came, her part in the Empire defence will be displayed…

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King's Message Visit to Anzac Graves Best Wishes to Survivors Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 2

The Governor General (Lord Gowrie) received the following radio message from His Majesty, King Edward:…

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