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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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Africa and War Refusal to Be Bound by British Actions Capetown

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 August 1938 · page 1

General Smuts declared in the Assembly to-day that it was his personal opinion that South Africa would assist Britain if she were attacked. The…

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Great Britain and U.S.A. Parallel Interests Marquis of Lothian and War Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 August 1938 · page 4

"The United States must ultimately come to the conclusion that her own interests are bound up with those of Great Britain," declared the Marquis…

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Spanish War Naval Engagement Nationalists Admit Land Reverse Gibraltar

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 August 1938 · page 1

Twenty of the crew of the Jose Luiz Diaz were killed and 14 Injured in a naval engagement in the Straits of, Gibraltar, between the Nationalist warship…

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Hungarian War Minister Budapest

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 4

The omission of the Hungarian War Minister (M. Kanya) from the Hungarians whom Herr Hitler decorated following a recent visit to Germany, is…

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Junee Resident Farewelled Bt Returned Soldiers Remarkable War Experiences

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1938 · page 4

Mr. W. Falconer, who has been assistant returning officer for Riverina at Junee for 12 years, was recently entertained by the Junee branch of the…

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Democracies Blamed for Spreading War Impression Rome

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1938 · page 1

The "Tribuna," after observing that Sir John Simon's speech closed the most panicky and alarmist week in recent diplomatic history, declares that…

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After the War Japanese Will Need Assistance TOKIO

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 31 August 1938 · page 1

Experts state that Japan will be able to carry on the war in China indefinitely, but the Finance Minister admits that economic development in…

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Britain's Determination to Line Up to Preserve Peace! Her Unswerving Resolve May Prevent War If Negotiations with the Czechs Fail London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 31 August 1938 · page 1

If the negotiations in Czechoslovakia fail, Britain will use all her influence, and, if necessary, full force at her command, to line up all nations to preserve peace. The British Ambassador to Berlin, Sir Neville Henderson, has…

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European Tension Grows Berlin Press Resents Britain's Attitude 'Encouraging Czech Obstinacy" War Fear in Sudeten Area Lord Runciman Planning RoundTable Conference London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1938 · page 1

The undertone of bitter resentment a[?] in the Berlin press suggests that Sir declaration of British policy was well-timed. The nervous tension in Germany has in[?]…

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Big Japanese Raid 1000 Civilians Killed or Wounded Invaders Storm Liuan Savage Street Fighting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 4

The Japanese stir raid on Kinkshan in which more than 1000 civilians were killed or wounded, was an attempt to destroy Marshall Chiang…

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War Possibilities President Roosevelt Concerned Washington

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 1

BOth President Roosevelt and Senator Bull do not conceal the fact that they are concerned over the possibilities of a general war President…

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War on Grasshoppers Rural Bank's Fine Initiative

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 2

The grasshopper hatching season has arrived and many men, as they ride round their paddocks in the next few days, will wonder what the…

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Big Japanese Raid 1000 Civilians Killed or Wounded Invaders Storm Liuan Savage Street Fighting SHANGHAI

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 1

The Japanese air raid on Kingshan in which more than 1000 civilian were killed or wounded, was an attempt to destroy Marshal Chiang Kai-Shek, who…

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European Winter Near Approach May Hold Off War Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 1

In a few weeks the European winter would be at hand and if war could be staved off until the winter set in there would not be an outbreak this year,…

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Radio War on Grasshoppers Rural Bank's Initiative

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 2

The grasshopper hatching season has arrived and many men, as they ride round their paddocks in the next few days, will wonder what the extent…

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"Preparing for No War" Statement at Nazi Congress BERLIN

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 1

The Saar Commissioner (Dr. Buerekel), addressing the Nazi Congress to-day, said: "We are preparing for no war, but want to prevent one. The…

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Spanish War Reopening of French Frontier Sought by Republicans LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 1

The Spanish Republican Government is urging London, Paris, and other capitals to secure the reopening of the French Pyrenees frontier, which…

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"Preparing For No War" STATEMENT At Nazi Congress Franco-german Respect Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 1

The Saar Commissioner (Dr. Buerckel), addressing the Nazi Congress to-day, said: "We are preparing for no war, but want to…

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Returned Soldier Settlers Corowa Member's Question in Assembly

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 6

Mr. Lethbridge, M.L.A. for Corowa, asked the following question in the Legislative Assembly a few days ago:- "Will the Premier say whether he…

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Soldiers' Club Formed at Yenda Yenda

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 6

A Soldiers' Club has been successfully launched at Yenda, and already there are more than 70 names on the members' list. It is expected that in…

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