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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

4,041 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 26 of 203

With the A.I.F. A Soldier’s Diary Camp Incidents

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 6

The Department of [?] has [?] of “A Soldier’s [?] follows:—…

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France's Vast War Effort. Cheerful Acceptance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 4

While the British Navy rules tho waves, the French Army, entrenched in its millions behind the Maginot Line, makes the Allies' position…

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Latest Official British War Office Photographs

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 5

WITH THE BRITISH TROOPS IN FRANCE. THE WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT CO. AND THE H.Q. GUARD Detachments of the Royal Indian Army Service Corps and Veterinary' Corps have recently arrived in France, and these pictures show them in…

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War Victims Lord Mayor’s Appeal

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 6

The executive committee of the Lord Mayor’s Patriotic Fund has agreed to mate available May a for a Joint appeal on behalf of the…

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Latest War News Chamberlain v. Hitler

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 5

Within a few hours of each other the British and German leaders spoke to their respective nations on war alms. The speech of Mr. Chamberlain was acclaimed by the neutrals, but that of Hitler was adversely criticised owing to its vituperation…

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Australian War Broadcasts Statement by Department

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 7

The broadcasts controlled by the Department are sometimes referred to as propaganda. Much depends on what is meant…

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N.z.’s War Effort Wellington (N.z.)

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 5

As as additional move to the Government’s war efforl, the Deputy Premier (Mr. Fraser) will participate In an aerial tour of New Zealand…

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France's War Effort Cheerful Acceptance (Department of Information: Official)

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 4

While the British Navy rules the waves, the French Army, entrenched in its millions behind the Maginot Line, makes the Allies' position…

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Germany Lies, Says Minister Facts About This Newsless War

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 4

"When you see the British and German versions of happenings in this war conflict, have no hesitation in accepting the British story…

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Sacrifices for War Example Set by Great Britain a Terrible Burden

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 4

Whatever sacrifices Australians may be called upon make in the cause of the present war, they are not likely to be as great as those which the…

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The War at Sea. U-Boat Believed To Be Sunk. LONDON

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 2

The steamer Loch Maddy was torpedoed in the North Atlantic on Thursday. Thirty-five survivors were picked up by a warship, which it is believed…

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Butter for U. K. Britain Takes War Risks. Contract Satisfactory. Dairy Board Statement

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 3

Mr. James Purcell, Chairman of the Commonwealth Daily Produce Board Euqalisation Committee Ltd., slated at Brisbane that there had…

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ABERDEEN Challenges to Save War Effort (From a Special Correspondence) (By Air Mall) LONDON, February. [?]

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 5

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Weston Soldiers' Comforts Fund

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 4

Mrs. Smith Bailey presided over a good attendance at a meeting in the Soldiers' Club room on Wednesday last…

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Hates War Roles Lovely Screen Star

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 3

Velerts Hobson, lovely British screen sign, threatens in go on strike thesure directors, to she claims, con[?]latently cast her for…

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Labor on War Effort Men Needed for Industry

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 3

The Leader of the Labour Party (Mr Cur tin) explained at {Seelong on Monday night why the Labour Party held the view…

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Opening of War Loan on Friday £18,000,000 Expected to Be Raised

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 3

The first Commonwealth war loan will be open for subscription next Friday. Unofficially, it is learned that the…

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Hitler’s “Peace” Plan Typical Nazi Tactics (Daily War Commentary focused by the Department of Information)

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 7

Details of a fresh “peace plan” derived by Hitler and [?] by Norway and Denmark are said to have been conveyed to Mr. Summer Wetter, President Reconvert’s special convey in Europe. It is not surprising that Hider, having…

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First Lord of Admiralty on War at Sea Doubts If 10 U-boats Are in Commission

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 1

"I doubt if Germany to-day has 10 submarines in commission," declared the First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr Winston Churchill) in the House of Commons reviewing, the war at sea. Up to the end of the year, he said, the Germans had lost half…

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