Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1937

834 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 42

Channel Tunnel Scotland-ireland Food Transport During War

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 5

A scheme for the construction of a tunnel from Ireland to Scotland is again being discussed in view of the menace to Britain's food supplies…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

"Get It in the Neck!" If Anyone Wants War Is General English Comment Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 1

Tourist agents, who arrived to-day from London on the Mooltan to make final arrangements for tours at the time of the Coronation, and to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

France Ready for War "Afraid of None But God" Britain Preparing by Leaps and Bounds SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 2

A retired French navy officer, Commander J. Chardon. who is on a visit to Sydney, stated to-day that his country did not want war, but was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Public May See War Scenes

Leader · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 2

[?] on Sunday at the Sixth [?] Light Horse. [?] to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

1,000,000 Dead Newspaper Estimate Spanish War Toll Air Battle Over Madrid London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 1

The dreadful toll of the Spanish civil war is revealed in figures published in the Madrid newspaper "Libertad" to-day…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Soldiers’ Auxiliary Meeting

Leader · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 2

Al a meeting of the Ladies Auxlliary of the [?] of the R[?] Hall [?] which Mrs. [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

War on Rabbits Importance of Gates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 8

IN the combat of the rabbit pest it is necessary to give the most careful attention to the question of gates and…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Behind Scenes of War. What Happened in Australia

Leader · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 1

As [?] [?] of [?] the [?] are [?] through the latest [?] of the Official [?] of [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Peace Time War. 6th Light Hone Bivouac. 700 People See Display

Leader · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 3

Newspaper headlines suggest it is in the hands of the military authorities that the safety of our civilisation lies, and one…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Soldiers' Farewells. Colonel and Sergeant Honored

Leader · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 2

Like a father taking leave of his sons Li[?]tent-Colonel Barton, commanding officer of the 6th Light Horse Regiment, who has…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

In Power. Japanese War Lords General to Form Cabinet Tokyo

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 2

General Ugaki, a former Minister for War, and Governor General of Chosen (Korea) since June, 1931, has agreed to form a Cabinet…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

[?] It War C[?]

Leader · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 4

The cablet [?] that in the [?] was [?] would come [?] so [?] 40 many hare. who…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Diggers Farewell Giants Coronation Soldiers

Leader · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 1

Orange's two soldiers, of the 1914-16 vintage and the present generation, who are to attend the Coronation with the Australian…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Anzac Range Shoot

Leader · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 6

[?] Danger, of Parkes, who [?] shooting competition on Men[?] last day of the 6th Laghr[?]…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

R.S.S.I.L. ITEMS Anzac Day Observance

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 4

Lithgow sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L. has been advised that in accordance with the decision of last congress, official observances connected with…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

NON-INTERVENTION Council and Spanish War Application for Free Hall Refused

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 4

When the Spanish Relief Committee, Sydney, made application to last night's meeting of Lithgow Council for the free use of the Town Hall for…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

No Explanation Dismissed Soldier London

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 1

The dismissal of H. S. R. Eastcote from the Army Signals Corps at Devonport without reason being given after 12 years' service and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Yamble's Welcome Home

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 6

An enjoyable "welcome home" function, organised by Miss Molly Rayner, took place at the Yamble Hall on Saturday evening last, the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Madrid's Defence Women's Battalion British Man-o'-war Bombed London

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 1

The defence forces of Madrid are reorganising a "Battalion of Carmens," consisting of women workers in cigar and cigarette factories, to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

For War France Prepares Huge Defence Vote Warning to Hitler Paris

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 1

Voting confidence in the Popular Front Government of M. Blum by 405 votes to 186 the Chamber of Deputies authorised the expenditure…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →