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, 1940

2,624 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 22 of 132

A Soldier's Diary Who Having Enlisted As a Private, Is Now a Lieutenant)

National Advocate · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 6

FRIDAY: The men feel like real veterans when they march pat the parade ground. They see the recruits going through the "Slope…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Assassinated Former Indian Governor Shot at Meeting in London Other Notabilities Wounded LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 1

Sir Michael O'Dwyer, former Lieut. Governor of Punjab. was s[?] dead at the meeting of the [?]ast India Association by an…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

War News in Brief. Over 16,000,000 a Day

Leader · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 2

London. Match [?]—[?]y an over sh[?]ing [?] of [?] the [?] [?] approved of a [?] [?] to Bri[?] is carry in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The War Bill Britain Spending £6,500,000 Daily London

National Advocate · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 3

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir John Simon, is seeking £700,000,000 for war chedit and said that the Government is spending £6,500,000…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

"This Is a Trad War" U.S.A. Minister Voices Opinion

National Advocate · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 6

That the present war is [?] war and that the seeds for [?] were sown by the [?] in making certain [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Finnish Sacrifice. Tributes to Fallen Dead. Allies Did not Press for War. LONDON, Marsh 14

Leader · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 2

Messages from Helsinki state that Finnish troops are withdrawing to new frontiers. Field Marshal…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A Soldier's Diary Who Having Enlisted As a Private, Is Now a Lieutenant

National Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 6

FRIDAY: The men feel like real veterans when they march past the parade ground. They see the recruits going through the "Slope…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The War From Day to Day March 9.—

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 9

There was a week-end of intense diplomatic activity in Europe as a result of the moves to end the war between Russia and Finland, and every…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Will Not Come Into Any War. Norway and Sweden London

National Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 2

The Norwegian newspaper "Beagbledet" declared that a defensive alliance would surely bring Norway into a war. It was argued also that Finland…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bathurst Enlistments

National Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 1

Enlistments from Bathurst district to the Second A.I F. included the following: Allen F. Hart A D., Barker T J…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Railway Units Special Enlistment Canberra

National Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 1

It was announced today that on April 1 the Federal authorities will commence the enlistment of 1,000 men for railway units of the A.I.F. The…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

War Certificates Popular "Small Man's" Savings

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

Indications this morning were that the War Saving Certificate system introduced by the acting Treasurer (Mr. Spender) to raise money in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

"A Job for Everyone" Money for War Funds

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 8

THROUGHOUT Australia there is likely to be a ready response to [?] the War Savings. Certificates campaign which has been launched…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

War Tempo Quickens Navies Bombed But Little Damage Done German Drive for Peace and Dike Threats of War

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 1

There are two main points in the war news to-day, (1) the German drive for peace, involving a meeting between Hitler and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Smash Hitlers Ruthlessness Liberal Leader on War the Finnish Situation London

National Advocate · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 1

Speaking at Manchester yesterday afternoon, the leader of the Liberal Party (Sir Archibald (Sinclair), said that if the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Prime Minister Takes No. 1. War Savings Certificates On Sale To-day SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 3

No. 1 of each of the three denominations of Commonwealth War Savings certificates will be bought by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) on…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

A. & P. Board Will Be Abolished? Govt. Worried. Orange Wages War. Ministry May Revise Scheme. SYDNEY, [?]

Leader · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 1

“Rebellion of different States” against the Apple and Pear Acquisition Scheme will lead to the abolition of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Certificates Well Received Savings For War Needs

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 3

Satisfactory reports have been received from several States on the reception given by the public to War Savings Certificates, sales of which…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →