Glass and Gas Important Products War Needs
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The wars & local soldiers, 1940
4,041 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 203
May be Involved In War (“Mercury” Service) ROME, January, 17
After a conference with the Fescut Party Leade[?], the Secretary General of the Fa[?] Party, (Sin[?] )…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Canada’s War Loan Quickly Oversubscribed (“Mercury” service) OTTAWA, Jan, 17
The Bank of Canada ha[?] announced that the Canadian War [?] has been [?] In two days…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →All to Gain Mr. Casey’s Broadcast Australia’s War Aims
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Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bitter Cold Brings Finnish War to Standstill Many Swedish Volunteers Russians Claim Success (“Mercury” Service) London, January 17
Cruelly cold weather brought military activity to a virtual standstill and paralysed naval operations in the Russo-Finish war today. Yesterday was Finland’s coldest day for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Patrol Hotels Soldiers Dash to Liverpool
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Continued on Trove, page 1 →Belgium Assured of Allies’ Support If Attacked British Commander’s Statement Quick Retaliation (Delly war commentary Issued by the Department of Information)
The British Commander-in-chief, Vis-count Gort, has stated that if Belgium is attacked, and her neutrality, independence and vital interests threatened, the British and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Late War News
A tanker was seen sinking in flames off the south-west coast of Britain. The crew was rescued. It is thought the wreck was due to submarine…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The War Zero Hour Passes
Wednesday, which was believed to be the zero hour for the German march against the Low Countries, passed off quietly, and tension in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News Apprehension In Scandinavian States
A feeling of uneasiness has arisen in the Scandinavian States as the result of a suggestion published in Norwegian and Danish newspapers that Germany may shortly call a conference of representatives of Sweden, Norway, Holland, Belgium, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →French War Decree Foreigners Mast Serve PARIS, January
It is decreed that all foreigners between 20 and 48 enjoying the right asylum in Prance are liable for service in the labour crops Foreginers…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War, Day by Day Poor Nazi Bombing
Unable to match their skill against the ships of the British and French navies, Nazi planes have turned once more to a campaign of bombing and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War at Sea. Further Neutral Losses. LONDON
Several vessels were sunk by mines resulting1 in the 1oss of life. Eleven members of the crew and an English pilot are missing from the Greek…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Tax on Incomes Government May Use Stamp System
The Federal Government may resort to a stamp system of income taxation in order to finance its war expenditure. Political circles would…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →May Have to Fight in European War Italians Warned
After a conference with the Fascist Party Leaders, the Secretary-General of the Fascist Party (Signor Muti) warned Italians that they might be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cattle Shortage in New England Market Stabilised by War
One of the soundest cattle markets for years was recorded in the Armidale and New England districts last year. A shortage of cattle and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Tension Eases In Europe Limited Leave for Troops
The tension in Europe had cased sufficiently yesterday to permit of the introduction of limited leave for the British Expeditionary Force and Royal Air Force in France. Leave was stopped when the German threat to the Low Countries was regarded as…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Finnish Victory Reported. Russians in Retreat. War Casualties. London
A Finnish communique has announced that the Finns shot down 11 Soviet bombers, while the Finnish forces advanced 28 miles in the Salla sector. This advance indicates that a very acute threat on the vital lines to Sweden has…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. Chamberlain's Review of War Tributes to Dominion's Efforts London
The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain), in a review of the war, paid a tribute to the efforts of the Dominions, adding that special…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Air Scheme “Outstanding Feature of war” “Mercury service) LONDON January 18
The Air Minister Sir Kingsley wood in a speech at the Overseas League , declared that the Empire Air Scheme would undoubtedly prove the…
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