School Children Care in War Time SYDNEY
The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) today made an announcement regarding the organisation which is being set up for the care of school…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1939
1,566 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 14 of 79
War Risk Rates Dictator Countries Quotations Withdraw New York
Underwriters have announced the withdrawal of war risk insurance quotations on shipments to and from Italy and Germany and also on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Horses Needed for Home Defence Serious Position If War Comes
The importance of the horse from the viewpoints of national security and agricultural economy was stressed by delegates at a conference…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"War Risk Real," Says Defence Minister Defence Speed-Up; Pleased with Progress
Declaring that the risk of war was real and very near, the Minister for defence, Mr. Street, in a broadcast address recently expressed confidence in the nation's ability to complete its defence programme to schedule and the ability of the people and industry…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Horses Needed for Home Defence Grave Position if War Comes Government to Be Informed
The importance of the horse from the viewpoints of national security and agricultural economy was stressed by delegated at a conferences…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Card Party. Soldiers' Ctlub, Monday Next
Another of the popular card even ings, organised by the Soldiers' Club, will take place at their clubrooms on Monday evening next, when the usual…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Tennis Tournament and Dance. Soldiers' Settlement
A tennis tournament, followed by a dance, was held at the Soldiers' Settlement on Easter Monday in aid of the Redwell Church of England…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Drill Training for Schools SYDNEY
Instruction in first-aid, gas drill, and emergency work will be, included in the curriculum for senior pupils at State schools…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Talk Deplored American Senators Nervous WASHINGTON, April 14
Senatorial displeasure at President Roosevelt's utterances on foreign affairs was given an airing in the Senate, culminating in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Great Effort To Prevent War Roosevelt's Personal Appeal to Dictators
A dramatic effort to preserve world peace has been made by President Roosevelt. He has asked Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini to give assurances that they will not attack independent nations, which he names. He suggests a non-aggression term…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Alleged British War Difficulties Question of Sending Troops to France
An Italian newspaper points out that in war-time it will be impossible for Britain to send troops freely across to France and dominate the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →If War Came Fate of International Labour Office LONDON, April 16
The International Labour Office authorities deny that the Swiss Government, informed them that, in the event of war, these institutions must leave…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Labor Institutions in Switzerland What May Happen in Event of War. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON
International Labour Office authorities deny that the Swiss Government informed them that, in the event of war, these institutions must…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anzac Day. Publishing Arrangements
The "Chronicle" will be published on MONDAY, APRIL 24, In lieu of Tuesday, April 25 (Anzac Day). Advertisers are asked to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Anzac Day. Ceremonies For Next Tuesday. Record Parade Predicted
Arrangements are well in hand for the 1939 Anzac Day celebrations on Tuesday next. The usual Church parade of ex-servicemen,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"The Scone Advocate" AND Anzac Day Publication on Monday Next
Tuesday Next, 25th April, being Anzac Day, "The Scone Advocate" will be published on the preceding day, MONDAY,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Horse's Role in War Census Being Taken
In spite of mechanical developments, the horse, it is considered, will perform a useful function in Australia in the event of war…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →St. Paul's "Anything Can Happen Problem of War
"Never before have the nations of the world been more alive to the horror and wastefulness of war, yet they are actually…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Veterans Solid Support For Home SYDNEY
The War Veterans' Home appeal for £50,000 is being well supported. The Executive hopes to have about half of this amount in hand on Anzac…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Unlikely German Acting Consul's View SYDNEY
The Acting Consul-General for Germany, Dr. O. Seger, agrees with the Consul-General, Dr. Asmis, that war is unlikely and that Germany will not…
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