Winning The War Tokio Bets on the Allies
A miniature poll conducted by Tokio magazines among Japanese politicians, business men, and intellectuals, shows that of 50…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1939
573 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 28 of 29
Man Cuts Off Fingers to Prevent Enlistment
At Camborne, Cornwall, a young man was charged this week with cutting off two fingers of his right hand to prevent being…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tennis Party Soldiers’ Comfort Fund
Another successful function was organised by the Country Women’s Association when on Thursday last on the Park tennis courts 35 players met…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Losses to Date
LONDON, Thursday: Replying to a question in the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain stated that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Free Transport for Soldiers
SYDNEY, Friday: The Minister for Transport, Mr. Bruxner, said to-day the state Government would share equally with the Commonwealth…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Municipal Employees And War Pay
In view of the recent amendment of the Local Government Act authorising councils to use their funds to make up the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Trustees of Soldiers’ Memorial Resign Correspondence With Mr. W. T. Merriman Definite Demands Made
Following correspondence with Mr. W. T. Merriman, president, Yass District Soldiers’ Memorial and Literary Institute, the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Air Battle Over Sea Greatest So Far in Present War Heavy Losses By Both
LONDON, Monday: German planes made several attacks on British and neutral merchantmen and fishing…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Polish War Victims' Relief Fund
The Polish War Victims Relief Fund acknowledges receipt of £2 from Miss M. Anderson, of Goulburn. Donations may be sent to the appeal…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Polish War Victims Relief Fund
The Polish War Victims’ Relief Fund. 76 Pitt Street, Sydney, acknowledges receipt of £5 from Miss E. J. Shaw, of Yass. Expressing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →German Hopes Wanted A Short War
LONDON, Wednesday: The Minister for Co-ordination of Defence, Lord Chatfield, declared that Germany has not launched large scale…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War's Influence Not Reflected in Newest Fashions
To one of the most fashionable gatherings which has assembled in the West End since the outbreak of war, Hartnell showed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Metal From Mud Thames Discovery Will Help Win The War (London, By Air Mail)
Thames mud is going to play its part in winning the war. The secret lies with a panel of industrial chemists in the Home…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Brighter Fashions Ruling For War-Time Reaction Against Khaki : What Mannequin Parade Had To Show: Ordinary Frocks
Reaction Against Khaki: What Mannequin Parade Had To Show: Ordinary Frocks…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Boorowa's Send-Off To A.I.F. Soldier
A large and representative gathering was present at the Guild Hall, Boorowa, on December 11, to bid farewell to Private Jim Littlefield, a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →AGED 94, She Knits for Soldiers Father Fought at Waterloo (London, By Air Mail)
Youngest of a family of thirteen, whose father fought at Waterloo, Mrs. Ellen Baker, aged 94, is one of the keenest of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Heroes of the Ursula Received Great Welcome Home
LONDON, Thursday: The British submarine Ursula, which torpedoed the German submarine at the Mouth of the Elbe River last week, has…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Comforts Fund
A meeting of the War Comforts Fund was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Thursday, December 14, when the following were in…
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LONDON: More than 100 men and women passengers helped to disguise a Union Castle liner that reached port safely from Capetown…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Road Work to Co on Despite War
There is no intention of abandon ing completely important read improvement schemes already undertaken by County Authorities for the…
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