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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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The Fighting Nationalist Advance on Barcelona Heroic Republican Soldiers London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 1

The Spanish Nationalist farces are advancing towards the important industrial town of Igualada and have captured the hydro-electric works near…

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Leeton Council Stormy Meeting Alleged Suppression of Correspondence Over Soldiers' Memorial Hall

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 2

Stormy so[?]nes wera witnessed at the meeting of the Willimbong Shin Council on Tuesday night, when Cr. F. C. Mountford and…

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Recruiting Campaign Sixty-six Enlist at Wellington Wellington (N.s.w.), Thursday.—

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 4

At one of the biggest meetings of the recruiting campaign 66 young men enlisted to-night. Mr. Hughes received an enthusiastic welcome…

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Local and General Returned Soldier's Funeral

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 2

The funeral of the returned soldier. Mr. Joseph Albert Butt, of "Morning-side," Muttama, aged 48, who was found dead in a corner of one of his…

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Aircraft Carriers for German Atlantic Operations in Time of War

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 2

An article on the role of aircraft carriers in war in the "National Zeitung" of Essen, the organ of Field-Marshal Goering, German Air Minister…

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Britain's Navy Reaching Highest Peace Time Level Deciding Factor in War London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 1

Mr. H. C. Bywater, writing in the "Daily Telegraph," says that the Navy estimates to be published at the end of February provide for new tonnage…

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The War in Spain Franco Claims Culminating Point Important Successes Admitted by the Republicans London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 1

Reuter's Barcelona correspondent states that the Republicans admit that their troops are retreating along the entire Catalonian front. BURGOS, Friday…

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Disabled Soldiers' Association

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 4

A remarkable increase in the membership or the Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers' Association, which is limited to returned men who…

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"Terrible War" a Prediction in Rome LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 1

According to the Rome correspondent of the British United Press, well-informed circles express the opinion that immediately after the…

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“Terrible War” Predicted In Rome If Italian Demands Not Satisfied

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 3

According to the Rome correspondent of the British United PreBS, well informed circles express the opinion immediately after the subjugation of…

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"Terrible War" Predicted in Rome If Italian Demands Not Satisfied London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 4

According to the Rome correspondent of the British United Press, well-informed circlet express the opinion immediately…

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Spanish War Barcelona Defenders Driven Back Fortifications Bombarded British Aid for Refugees London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 4

The defenders of Barcelona nave been driven back on, their second line so fierce has been the pounding of their front line of defences. The…

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World Peace MR. H. G. Wells' Broadcast Restlessness As Basic Cause of War Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 4

"Ever since man came into the world the basic cause of war has been the restlessness of the young man, and to-day this restlessness is intensified…

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Be Ready for War! London

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 2

"It is a scheme to make us ready for war," said Mr. Chamberlain, inaugurating, the national service campaign. "That does not mean that I…

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Spanish War Nationalist Advance Halted London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 4

A Spanish Republican communique states that the Government forces have halted the enemy advance on the Lerids road at Cstelli, where the road…

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Escape From War Zone Doctor's Journey in China

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 2

After many dangerous experiences in escaping from the war zone in China, where he had been engaged in Red Cross work. Dr. T. A. Watson, a young…

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Far East War Japansese Reinforcements Arriving in China Chiang Kai-Shek Confident of Victory LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 6

Japan is preparing a desperate effort to crush China, according to the Hong Kong correspondent of the "Dally Herald." "Enormous reinforcements are…

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Spanish War Barcelona's Fall Believed Imminent London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 4

The Spanish Nationalists are within 10 miles of barcelona and, if their progress is maintained, the fate of the city will probably be decided at the…

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New Kind of War What We Face Today LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 1

"The new kind of war we may have to face will differ in two ways from anything Britain has known for 1000 years, and we may not have time to…

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Spanish War Envelopment of Barcelona Air Raids Continue Republicans Still Hold Manresa LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 1

The Navarese division now looks down from mountain heights on Barcelona, of which they have obtained their first glimpse, while Barcelona's…

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