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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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Britain's Pledge to Poland Mr. Chamberlain Emphatic on Its Meaning "Immediate Assistance if Threatened" No Looking Backwards, Says Sir John Simon "Britain Bound to Undertake War in Certain Events" LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain), speaking in the House of Commons to-day, declared that he was surprised that there could be any misunderstanding of his declaration of support for Polish independence…

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Risk of War Very Near Sats Brigadier Street Australia's Preparedness Navy, Army, Air and Merchant Service Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 4

Declaring the risk of war very deadly and very near the Minister for Defence (Brigadier Street), in a broadcast address to-night, expressed his…

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Delayed by "Enemy No. 1" Soldiers Will Fight on for Memorial Hall

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 5

AT their annual meeting last night, members of the Leeton sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League met, and…

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Britain's Pledge to Poland Mr. Chamberlain Emphatic on Its Meaning "Immediate Assistance If Threatened" No Looking Backwards, Says Sir John Simon "Britain Bound to Undertake War in Certain Events"

Adelong and Tumut Express · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 5

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain), speaking in the House of Commons on Monday, declared that he was surprised that there could be…

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War Veterans' Home

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 4

During the past few weeks a veritable stream of sightseers has visited the War Veterans' Home at Legacy Park, Narrabeen, the number calling…

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War Veterans' Home Arouses Public Interest

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 8

During the past few weeks a veritable stream of sightseer has visited the War Veterans' Home at Legacy Park, Narrabeen—the number calling…

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Control of Labor in War Time London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 1

The General Council of Trade Unions Congress held a special meeting to-day to consider various problems arising from the control of labor…

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"World War Imminent" London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 April 1939 · page 4

Addressing members of the Independent Labor Party, Mr. Maxton, M.P., said to-day that the prospect tt a great European war was nearer than…

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"War Within a Week" London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 April 1939 · page 4

Military officials in the United States are convinced that Europe must face the issue of a general war within a week, states the…

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World Reaction Joint U.S. Statement "Theeat to World Peace" Military Experts Fear General War WASHINGTON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 April 1939 · page 4

president Roosevelt and Mr. Cordell Hull to-day denounced the Italian invasion of Albania as a threat to world peace. A statement which was issued…

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War Threat "Over Every Home" Australians Warned at Heffron Party Conference Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 1

"The war threat is over every home throughout the world," declared Mr. J. Hughes at the Heffron Labor Party conference to-day, when he moved a…

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Nazi-fascist Threat Bold U.s.a: Plan to Curb Disruptive Policy Bartering Farm Stocks for War Materials Washington

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 1

A statement issued after a conference between President Roosevelt, the Secretary for State (Mr. Hull), and the Secretary of the Treasury (Mr…

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Feared Outbreak of War Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 4

The police learned, to-day that James Hart, aged 60 years, member of a wealthy Queensland family who fell 150 feet to his death from the…

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Sino-Japanese War Hidden Troops Attack Tokio

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 4

Two thousand Chinese irregular troops emerged from their hiding places and attacked the Japanese in Kiseng. The invaders claim to have…

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State War Book Compilation in Progress Confidential Publication Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) announced to-day that the Cabinet had decided on the compilation of a State War Book, to be supplementary to the…

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Waka Taua Last Maori War Canoe Now Being Made New Zealand Centenary Celebrations

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 3

A few months ago axes bit, saws ripped, through the boles of two towering kauri-trees in Puketi Forest, between Okaihau and Kaeo, North…

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Willimbong Shire Councillors Annoyed With Returned Soldiers' League LEFTON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 6

At the meeting of the Willimbong Shire Council last night the deputy president (Councillor R. Struck) said be wished to take strong exception to…

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Anzac Day Public Holiday in N.S.W. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

April 25, Anzac Day, will be a public holiday in New South Wales. All shops will remain closed, while hotels will not open until midday. The…

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Labor War Policy Melbourne Council's Reversal Defensive Intervention in Overseas War Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

Reversing its former policy of isolation and refusal to take part in any circumstances in overseas wars, the Melbourne Trades Hall Council no-night…

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State War Book Compilation of Special Police Roll Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Gollan) has arranged for the Commissioner for Police to begin Immediately the preparation of a list of men suitable…

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