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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

1,157 stories in Riverina's papers · page 32 of 58

Gundagai Shire Says “No” Will Not Alter Soldiers’ Preference Act

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 2

The Gundagai Shire Council will not support the movement to have the Returned Soldier’s Preference Act repealed.. The…

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War Gratuity Soldiers' Life Policies

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 1

Former members of the A.I.F. and naval forces who cashed their war gratuities and effected life assurance policies would be well…

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War Graturity and and Soldiers' Life Policies

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 8

Former members of the A.I.F. and naval forces who cashed their war gratuities and effected life assurance policies would be well advised to…

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Sino-japanese War Bombers Raid Dromes Hangkow

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 2

Nine bombers raided the aerodromes here, but did not cause any damage. Four British gunboats are standing by. The Chinese claim that three…

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Preparing for War Will Soviet Fight Japan? TOKIO

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 1

In an interview with the Australian Associated Press, General Lushekod, chief of the Siberian O.G.P.U., who took refuge in Manchukuo, was asked…

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Tokio Olympiad Sensation Games Vetoed By Public Welfare Ministry Material Wanted for War Tokio

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 2

The Ministry of Public Welfare has vetoed the decision to hold the 1940 Olympic Games in Tokio. Although the Games have not been…

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Rural Costs Nearest Pre-war Rates Crushing Rejoiner to City Critics Active Canberra Policy. Canerra

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 8

Most primary industries came under review in the last few days of the Federal session, in circumstances which vindicate the policy…

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Spanish War Nationalist Hope Salamanca

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 6

The Nationalists hope to take Sagunta, which is the key to Valencia…

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"Uniformed Skeletons" Boer War Grave Allegations Capetown

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 1

Scandalous neglect of the graves of British soldiers killed during the Boer War is alleged by Mr. F. W. Walker, former district commissioner of the…

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Sino-japanese War 96 Killed in Canton Raid Canton

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 6

A Japanese air raid on Canton to-day resulted in 96 being killed and 144 injured…

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War on the Rabbit Virus May End Pest Ambitious Research Move

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 5

A disease broke out in Brazil among hutch rabbits kept for research and fired Sir Charles Martin, of Cambridge University, who was…

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War on the Rabbit Virus Mat End Pest Discovert in Brazil

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 8

A disease broke out in Brazil among hutch rabbits kept for research, and fired Sir Charles Martin, of Cambridge University, who was once in Australia,…

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Commons Stir Report-on Privileges Attacked Rumors Concerning Future of War Minister LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 5

The lobbies of the House of Commons were buzzing with rumors to-day regarding the future of the Minister for War (Mr. Hore-Belisha)…

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Gundagai Shire Monthly Meeting Council's Decision Returned Soldiers' Preference

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Gundagal Shire Council was held on Tuesday, those present being Councillors H. P. Carberry (president), J. A. chandler…

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SPAIN And the War Anniversary LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 18 July 1938 · page 1

While Rebel Spain was beflagged today in celebration of the second anniversary of the outbreak of the civil war, France's forces were continuing a…

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Spanish War Second Anniversary Nationalists Hope to Take Sagunto SALAMANCA

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 July 1938 · page 1

The Nationalists hope to take Sagunto in Monday, on the second anniversary of the hostilities in the Spanish civil war…

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Soldiers' Preference Local Government Association Recommends Amendments Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 July 1938 · page 1

The executive of the Local Government Association endorsed a presidential minute yesterday recommending certain amendments to the Act giving…

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Australians in Spanish War

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 2

Twenty-five Australians are believed to have given their lives, in the Spanish civil war since the outbreak, of hostilities two years ago. At least…

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Far East War Flooding Occupied Territory Chinese Sink Japanese Ships PEIPING

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 6

In fulfillment of their policy of flooding Japanese-occupied territory Chinese guerilla troops destroyed the town dyke of the Yungting River. 20…

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"Sermon Dn the Mount" Test of Christianity Christians and War Rev. H. Green's Address

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 3

Speaking at the Wagga Methodist Church on Sunday, the Rev. Herbert Green stressed the need for all Christians accepting the lessons…

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