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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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Great War Echo Loss of U.S. SHIPS 50,000,000 Dollar Verdict Against Germany WASHINGTON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 1

The Gertnan-American Fixed Claims Commission to-day reported in favor of the United States' claims for approximately 50,000,000 dollars' damages…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents.) Ex-soldiers—their Promises and Deeds (To the Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 8

Sir,—It seems a sad state of affairs, to put it bluntly, that some men should do nothing for the Returned Soldiers' League unless they want something out…

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Spanish War Italian Participation And Losses

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 2

It was officially announced that 5669 Italian airmen took part in the Spanish war and carried out 5318 bombardments in which 2899 tons…

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Preparing for War Well-laid Plans in Britain London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 1

"There never has been a time when Great Britain's plans for war have been so carefully laid and given so much thought. We are well on the…

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Nipponese War Leaders

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 6

Commanders of Japan's land and sea forces invading China meet in Shanghai. Right[?] LIeutenant-General Otozo Yamada, new Commander-in-Chief, greeting Vice-Admiral Kaohiro Oikawa on the flagship, Idzumo…

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Returned Soldiers' Auxiliary Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Returned So'diers' Auxiliary was held in the League rooms on 6th June. Mrs. L. Clarkson (president) presided over a…

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A Soldier's Speech

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 1

In his reply to the Opposition on the conclusion of the second-reading speeches on the Supply Bill Senator Collett, Assistant Minister, delivered…

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"Time for Soldiers Has Come" Vienna

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 1

The Nazi Commissioner (Herr Buerckel) in a speech here declared that Herr Hitler had proclaimed peace with guns. "The time for debating…

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Soldiers' Queen Moves Up

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 2

The Leeton Silver Jubilee Queen Competition concludes on the first of next month, and the four committees are putting in a last burst to place…

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May Last For 100 Years Sino-japanese War' Still No Nearer End Chinese Resistance Astounds World Japan Has Spent £650,000,000 to Date

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 6

SINCE the first rifle went off in July, 1937, the Sino-Japanese war—greatest Armageddon in Far Eastern history—has cost Japan £650,000,000, or more than five times the entire cost of the…

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Food Shortage Threatened at Tientsin No Sign of Compromise Statement by Mr. Chamberlain Expected "Declaration of War" Admiral Sir Roger Keyes' View of the Situation LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 1

There are no signs of compromise in connection with the Tientsin blockade. The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain), it is expected, will make a statement in the House of Commons on Monday…

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War Debt Question Revived Washington

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 1

Senator Reynolds, addressing the Senate, said that the goodwill created by Their Majesties' visit would have been increased a thousandfold if the…

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Fear of Russia "War Unlikely" London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 7

Well-informed observers insist that once a pact is signed between Great Britain and the Soviet Japan will be extremely unlikely to risk starting a…

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Benevolent to Axis Spain's Role in War Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 7

Spain's policy in the event of a worm war was discussed yesterday by General Antonio Arranda, leader of the Spanish military mission, in an interview with…

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Returned Soldiers' Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 4

A meeting of the Wagga sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. will be held in the Soldiers' Hall on Friday night, and the president (Alderman Les…

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R.A.F. Enlistment High Rate Maintained London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 1

There is still no sign of diminishment of the high rate of intake into the Royal Air Force which, has been a feature of recent months. Last week…

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Neutrality Law Roosevelt Wants Early Legislation in Case War Breaks Out Washington

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 1

President Roosevelt told the press to-day that he did not want Congress to adjourn before enacting the neutrality legislation…

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War "Jitters" Prime Minister's Appeal Danger of Shortening Sail

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 4

The Prime Minister. Mr. Menzies, in an address to the Chamber of Commerce on Monday, appealed to members to avoid the "Jitters" and…

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Britain's Soldier Sons How the New Armies are Being Put Into Uniforms

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 8

July 1. the date when the first of Britain's 200,000 militiamen are to be called up for army service, will mark a milestone in British industrial…

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Welcome Home King and Queen Again in London Wonderful Ovations Huge Crowd Cheers at Buckingham Palace Princesses Meet Parents LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 June 1939 · page 6

With the Royal standard flying over Buckingham Palace for the first time in six weeks, the King and Queen and the Princesses…

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