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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

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Fear of War Prime Minister on British Policy Working for Peace Dame Enid Lyons' Appeal MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) and Dame Enid Lyons were warmly welcomed at a civic reception to-day. Mr. Lyons, referring to the defence…

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1000 N.Z. EX-SOLDIERS Invited to Australia AUCKLAND

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 1

It is reported that the Commonwealth has invited 1,000 New Zealand ex-soldiers to attend the 150th anniversary celebrations next year. It is…

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Chinese War Statement of Japan's Case Issued in Sydney and Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1937 · page 2

A statement has been Issued by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Sydney and Melbourne. "In an endeavor to throw light on the present trouble…

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Spanish War Non-intervention Powers Reply to British Questionnaire LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1937 · page 5

The Powers replies to the British questionnaire from which it was hoped to evolve a satisfactory scheme for non-intervention in Spain are coming to…

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War in China (Continued from page 1) Fighting at Tientsin Heavy Casualties Tientsin

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1937 · page 8

Chinese troops are reported to have attacked the Japanese concession, the . Artillery duel continuing for some hours…

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150th ANNIVERSARY 1000 New Zealand Ex-soldiers Invited Auckland

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1937 · page 1

It is reported that the Commonwealth has invited 1000 New Zealand ex-soldiers to attend the 160th anniversary celebrations next year. It is…

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150th ANNIVERSARY (Continued from Page 1) N.Z. Soldiers Visit Commonwealth Government May Help

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1937 · page 5

The Minster for Defence (Sir Archdole Parkhi[?]) and the Assistant Minster for Commerce (Mr. Thonby) said to-day that the Federa Government…

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"The Citizen Soldier"

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 2 August 1937 · page 2

Just to hand is a copy of "The Citizen Soldier," which is a new publication of 32 pages, containing much military information, interspresed with…

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Spanish War Nationalists Succeed at Tueruel Grip on City Broken London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 August 1937 · page 1

The pincer operations by General Franco's troops have broken the Government's grip on the Nationalist city of Tueruel. Cavalry and a flying…

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War in China Nanking Decision to Drive Japanese Back Message Received in Sydney SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 August 1937 · page 2

A formal decision to drive the Japanese back to the position they held before July 7 was reached in Nanking, according to a cable…

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Arbor Day at Inter High School Memorial Avenue Planted in Honor of Fallen Soldier Ex-students

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 3 August 1937 · page 1

Although the planting of an avenue of trees in the Narandera Intermediate High School grounds in memory of ex-students who fell during the…

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Spanish War Sanctions to Be Demanded Against Italy and Germany VALENCIA

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 August 1937 · page 1

The Spanish Government intends to demand that the League of Nations apply sanctions against Italy and Germany. The Premier…

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Wounded in Court Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 1

Following a scuttle in the Children's Court to-day a man collapsed with a wound in his throat, inflicted by a razor. He was taken to the Sydney…

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Spanish War Heavy Fighting Near Madrid Government Counter-Attack LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 3

The Spanish Nationalists launched a determined attack in the Garabanche area, south-west of Madrid. It is reported the Government troops withheld…

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North China War East Hopei Government Moves to Peiping Many Atrocities Alleged Japanese Women Assaulted TIENTSIN

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 4

The autonomous government of East Hopei, which was established under Japanese auspices alter the occupation of Jehol, has transferred…

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Presentation From Soldiers' League

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 6

Mr. Burns, who Was vice-president and former secretary of Tamworth sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, was also farewelled by…

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War Tanks Arriving

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 2

Ten modern British army war tanks will arrive in Melbourne next Thursday, five of which arc for Sydney…

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Great War British Entry Commemorated Paris

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 1

In commemoration of Britain's entry into the war British legionaries marched to the Unknown Soldier's tomb to-day and participated in the rekindling…

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War Graves Visited 3000 Bodies Recovered in Year Paris

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 1

More than 200,000 people from Britain visited the war graves in France during the holiday season. Last year about 3000 more bodies of British,…

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Spanish War Government Statement Fighting Italians and Germans Franco Not Considered VALENCIA

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 1

"Spain will demand at the next League meeting that the covenant be applied against aggressors," declared the Commissar-General for War…

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