On War Footing Industry in France. Paris
Plenary decrees giving the French Government carte blanch and placing industry on a war footing were agreed to by the Cabinet, and will be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1939
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Start War Further Risky Aggressions U.S.A. Would Support Democracies. New York
An outbreak of general war in Europe is conceivable only in the event of an aggressive Germany or if a disappointed Italy, egged on by German…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →INDUSTRIES Mobilising For War Rapidly Nearing Completion. Melbourne
National planning in Australia for a national emergency was proceeding with remarkable intensity and was rapidly approaching a stage which…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →To Save Democracy Would U.S.A. Go To War? Views of American Citizen Letter to Grafton Friend
Under date of San Francisco. February 23, 1939, an American (Mr. Walter Macarthur) writes to a Grafton friend:--…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War Veterans Home Appeal
The first section of the War Veterans Home, which is being jointly sponsored by the R.S.I.L.A. (N.S.W. branch) and the Legacy Club of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Coffs Militia Detachment Training Hard Easter Camp and Anzac Day Guard
Members of Coffs Harbour Militia Detachment are continuing to show great keenness in their training. Unlike many centres where parades are…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Veterans' Ho[?] Appeal For Funds
The first section of the War Vet[?]ans' Home, which is being joint sponsored by the R.S.S.I.L.A. (N[?] South Wales Branch) and the Leg[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Was Near in January But the World Never Knew
It can now be stated that a situation developed last January that brought Europe as near to war as it was at any time during the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Factories Mobilisation Continues Ready For War Service Many Making Munitions Sydney
Although little publicity has been given to the precautionary measures being taken by the authorities in the event of a major emergency, factories…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gold Shipments Being Sent To U.S.A. War Fears in Europe. London
Heavy gold shipments to America continue. Thirteen million sterling worth left during the week-end, partly due to fears that private hoarders' gold…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →RECRUITING Close To 70,000 Mark Over Enlistments in N.S.W. SYDNEY
Latest official figures disclosed that the strength of mili[?]a forces has increased to 69,581 only 419 short of the required 70,000…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Incidents in Spanish War
The map shows some of the major incidents in the Spanish Civil War just prior to the fall of Barcelona. The surrender of the capital, Madrid, to General Franco, brings to an end the terrible conflict, which commenced on July 18, 1936…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Anzac Concert
Thursday, April 20, has been chosee to present a bright Diggers' concert at the Prince Edward Theatre, South Grafton. Many leading artists have…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Canada's Reaction In Event Of European War Debate to Be Staged. Ottawa
Canada's status in the event of war is likely to cause a crisis in the House of Commons. The Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"War" at S. GRAFTON Cavalry Hide From "Enemy" Aircraft Strenuous Day for 15th L.H. REGIMENT
Actual wartime conditions prevailed at South Grafton between Rushforth and Glen Innes roads throughout yesterday and part of last…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Planes
The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) announced that immediate steps would be taken by the Commonwealth Government to begin the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Anzac Day Commemoration At South Grafton Dawn and Morning Services
Arrangements have been practically completed by the South Grafton Commemoration Committee for the Anzac Day services to be held at South…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Loyalist Leaders Fled In 23 Planes War Over in Spain. London
A broadcast from Spain picked up by a Lisbon station at 2.30 p.m. (local time) announced that the war in Spain had ended…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →(From a Special Correspondent. By Air Mail). Held Up by War. Sydney
The war in China is holding up a Sydney Equity Court case concerning an estate of £52,000 left by Alfred Lang Parke…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →250 War Planes Sold To New Zealand British Machines From Near East. Auckland
Arrangements have been completed for 250 Fairey Gordon fighting aeroplanes to be sent from the Near East, principally Egypt, to New Zealand,…
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