Mangrove Concert and Dance Soldiers and Trainees' Welfare Association Effort
The concert and dance to be held in the Mangrove Mountain Public Hall on May 4 at 8 p.m., in aid of the funds of the local committees of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Central Coast · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1940
100 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 2 of 5
War News More Bombers Delivered
The Australian Minister for Air (Mr. Fairbairn) has announced that 86 of the 100 Lockheed Hudson reconnaissance bombers ordered from…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mountain Concert £21 Raised For Soldiers' Fund
Mangrove Mountain public hall was crowded last Saturday night, when the entertainment provided raised £ 21/1/9 for the funds of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War in the Air Guardian of the Skies
Hands on his gun and eyes on his target, this Royal Canadian Air Force gunner plays his part in the mighty war effort being made, by the British Empire. (Dept. of Information Photo) A British Fighter Squadron lines up for inspection by officers…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Soldier Welfare Committee Formed at Matcham
Cr. C. H. Donaldson addressed a representative gathering in the Matcham Hall on Tuesday night, when consideration was given to the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Time Costs Increasing
An indication that war time [?] are increasing in m[?] of occupation [?] was made clear…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Local Men Apply For Enlistment Recruiting Drive
Applications for enlistment with the 2nd A.I.F. are increasing daily. At the recruiting drive in the Gosford Tourist Bureau building on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Hospital Must Wait "Win the War First"
"Although the Minister realizes that the hospital position is really-urgent, there is nothing that he can do at the present moment. All we can do is wait and hope that things will improve. The only thing that matters now…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Enlistments for A.I.F. More Men Apply
Following the names of men who have offered their services in the A.I.F.:— Walter Scott, Ourimbah; Harry Kenniff, Ourimbah; Norman…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Win the War Spirit Generous Gestures
Capt. E. H. Ironmonger, O.C. "B" Coy., Gosford, wishes to express appreciation of the truly, patriotic and kindly actions of Mrs. Bateman and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Inspiring Address To Women State President of C.W.A. Speaks of War
Mrs. J. W. C. Beyeridge, State President of the Country Women's Association, delivered an Inspiring address to women at the tenth…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Lisarow War Comforts Fund Dance Gay Crowd Attends
A gay crowd of young people gathered at the Ourimbah School of Arts on Monday night for the dance organized by the Lisarow-Ourimbah…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Enlistments for 2nd A.I.F. More Men Leaving
The following men have applied for enlistment with the 2nd A.I.F.: E. S. Masters, Gosford; A. H. D. Ross, Farm Home, Gosford; E. W…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Latest Enlistments for A.I.F. Recruiting Slows Down
Recruiting for the A.I.F. has slowed down slightly following the first rush for enlistment. Latest applicants for enlistment…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War in Pictures Service In The Snow
On a snow-covered aerodrome in France, mechanics service a "Lysander"—one of the many types of aircraft Britain is using on the Western Front. (Dept. of Information Photo). Along the lines of his guard of honour of New Zealand troops passes the King. His Majesty was arriving at the Mansion House, London, for a reception marking the centenary of New…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Primary School Children £100 Of War Savings Certificates Purchased
In a circular to the parents of children attending the Gosford Primary School it is pointed out that every child with his own pocket…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Avoca Beach News Welfare, Enlistments And Deaths
A euchre party was held in the Avoca Beach School on Thursday last in aid of the Soldiers' Welfare Movement. Prizes were won by Mrs…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldier Welfare Somersby Meeting
A public meeting called by the Somersby Branch of the Soldiers' Welfare Association, on June 6 was well attended…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Fund Gosford In No. 4 Division
A meeting of branch delegates of the No. 4 Division of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund was held at the Maitland Town Hall on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Financing The War How It Can Be Done
In the course of a lecture arranged by the Gosford branch of the Australian Labour Party, on Monday night week, Mr. Stanley F. Allen, F…
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