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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

1,157 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 58

Remarkable Letters Britain, Germany and War Would Dominions Fight? L0rd Rothermere and Mr. Steed London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 August 1938 · page 5

A remarkable series of letters between Mr. Henry Wickham Steed, the noted journalist and lecturer, and Lord Rothermere, proprietor of the "Daily…

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Spanish War Madrid Bombed Madrid

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 4

The city was heavily bombed for 90 minutes as a reprisal for the explosion of a land mine under the Nationalists' position in the University City…

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Spanish War Both Sides Claim Successes Republicans Dislodged From Positions HURGOS

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 1

After several days' hard fighting in which they captured 2000 prisoners and inflicted heavy casualties, the Nationalists have dislodged the Republicans…

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Japanese War Loan Tokio

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 1

The Finance Minister to-day announced the launching of a £25,000,000 internal loan at 31/2 per cent, to meet war expenses…

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Spanish War Republican Claims Attacks Repulsed Barcelona

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 1

The repulse of fresh Nationalist attacks south-east of Gandesa is claimed by the Republicans. It is claimed that several Nationalist divisions have been…

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Fear of War Anti-nazi Agitation in Germany Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 4
Also in Cootamundra Herald

Indications that the anti-Nazi agitation has not ceased, despite recent arrests, are provided by the circulation of pamphlets by post to-day. The…

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China War New Tactics by Invaders Attempt to Reach Hankow From North SHANGHAI

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 1

Checked on the Yangtse front, the Japanese are now carrying out an offensive in Southern Shansi, headed for the Yellow River. They are…

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Spanish War Biggest Battle Expected Nationalist Morale Republicans Hope For Collapse LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1938 · page 1

Believing that the hostilities on the Ebro may yet lead to the war's greatest battle, the Barcelona correspondent of the "Times" says that as rumors of…

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British Soldiers Killed Bandits in Palestine Jerusalem

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1938 · page 1

Two British soldiers were killed and three wounded when three military columns, co-operating with aircraft, engaged a large gong of well-armed…

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Soldier's Pension Granted to Tumut Woman 18 Years After Son's Death

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 5

Eighteen years after the death of her soldier son, Mrs. Phoebe Blundell, aged 80 years, of Tumut, has just established her right to a widowed mother's war…

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Sino-japanese War Major's Son Killed by Chinese Guerillas Shanghai

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 4

Richard Keys, aged 22 yews, son of Major Keys, was killed by fire from Chinese guerilla troops while sleeping on the roof of a convalescent home…

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Telegraphic News Returned Soldiers and Foreigners SYDNEY

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 2

The deportation of any foreigner who has failed to acquire a sound knowledge of English within three years of his arrival in Australia is a…

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Soldier's Pension Granted to Tumut Woman 18 Years After Son's Death

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 2

Eighteen years after the death of her soldier son, Mrs. Phoebe Blundell, aged 80 years, of Tumut, has just established her right to a…

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Bishop Confident No War Before Five Tears Winnipeg

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 1

On his return from England the Anglican bishop, Dr. A. F. Burget, vigorously assailed the war scare. He said everything was all right in…

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Spanish Fighting Nationalist 'Planes Cause Havoc End of War Expected Before Plan Can Be Enforced ROME

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 1

Newspapers state that Nationalist aeroplanes are "literally cutting the Reds to pieces" in Spain. It is hinted that the war is certain to be over…

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Soldier's Pension Granted to Tumut Woman18 Years After Son's Death

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 4

Eighteen years after the death of her soldier son, Mrs. Phoebe Blundell, aged 80 years. of Tumut, has just established…

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Minister Defied Soldiers’ Preference Act Test

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 3

The Cooma Pastures Protection Board has decided not to comply with an instruction by the Minister for Agriculture,…

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Far East War Chinese Commander's Confidence Hankow

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 August 1938 · page 8

Though the surrounding hills in frequently change hands, the Chinese deny that the Japanese have captured Jiuchang and Chutoh…

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Desperate Fighting in China War Japanese Warning to Air Liners SHANGHAI

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 August 1938 · page 1

Desperate lighting is occurring in sweltering heat in the vicinity of Juichang. The Japanese, supported by relays of bombers, claim to have…

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