Toll of War
Casualty lists covering the Malayan campaign are now being published, and included are the names of the following well-known Katoomba and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Blue Mountains · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1942
63 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 3 of 4
Necessity Is the Mother of Invention Australian Inventors Help the Allied War Effort
On the night of November 21st, 1939, a heavy bomber set off from a German aerodrome carrying with it a huge steel ball to which was attached a…
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The number of district soldiers posted as missing in the Malayan campaign is growing all too quickly. The names of the following have appeared…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Golfers Assist T.b. Soldiers' Assn
A benefit competition in aid of the T.B.S. and S. Association was played last week-end, yielding about l½ guineas. "Bill" Deacon was the winner,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lawson Soldier Honoured
A successful social evening was held at the Lawson Literary Institute recently to raise funds for a testimonial to Flight Lieutenant R. N. Dalkin,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Blackheath Council Pars Enlistment to R.A.A.F
Mr. Ken Taylor, junior Clerk, advised Council that he had passed the medical examination for enlistment in the R.A.A.F. and requested permission…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Anzac Memorial Hospital
Two additional cast-iron hot water radiators are to be installed—for the operating theatre and the casualty ward…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Measuring the War Effort
We start with the simple proposition that the cost of the war effort is to be measured by what we give up to achieve it. We can easily be confused…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Katoomba Catholics and War Welfare Work
Behind the opening of the CUSA cafe at Katoomba on Monday lies the interests of fighting men of all creeds, of splendid individual…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anzac Memorial Hospital Board Adopts Zone System
At the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Blue Mountains District Anzac Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, it was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Conscience and War (To the Editor)
Sir,—We have read and heard quite a lot concerning the conscientious objector, and his reason for not wanting to fight. Recently we read where a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →1914-18 War Relic Goes to Scrap Heap
The gun at Lone Pine Avenue, Leura, a relic of the Great War, is to be placed among scrap at the Council's depot. The old weapon has…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lecture on War Gases Mr. F. J. Spellacy at Blackheath
Last Monday night the local personnel of the National Emergency Services were again privileged to hear an address by Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Chocolate Soldier
She pronounces it "Ree-sa"! You'll pronounce her—perfect! Nelson Eddy invites you to meet a dazzling new queen of song! Lovely to look at!…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Tobacco For Prisoners of War
The Australian Red Cross has arranged to send, through British Red Cross, 200 cigarettes or the equivalent in tobacco to all Australian Prisoners…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War at Sea and Thrills of the Trail
Main attractions at the Embassy Theatre starting to-morrow provide a well-balanced bill of film fare. "SHIPS WITH WINGS" features…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Tax and the Soldier (To the Editor)
Sir,—While the new tax affects the whole of the Commonwealth, the Government could spare the soldier. His pay is little enough—why take it from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Screen Tribute to War Bravery
Next Saturday at the EMBASSY Theatre, "Sergeant York," starring Gary Cooper in the title role, will be the main feature. The picture…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Comforts Appeal Results Appreciated
Little Miss Jan Mannin, a short time ago of London, and now of Cascade Street, Katoomba, was the holder of the winning ticket (81C)…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →£35,000 Improvements at Anzac Hospital
The Hon. C. A. Kelly (Minister for Health and Chairman of the Hospitals Commission) has advised Mr. Joseph Jackson, M.L.A., relative to the…
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