The War In Pictures
The caterpillar-wheeled mechanical vehicles used by Britain are an essential factor in modern…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1941
4,000 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 5 of 200
Inventors Contribute to War Effort
No fewer than 2,500 inventions have been submitted by correspondents to the Inventions Board, Army…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Armoured Corps War Cabinet Decision
The War Cabinet has decided upon the formation of an Australian Armoured Corps, comprising A.I.F. and Militia units…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australians in the Western Desert Searching for Enemy Wounded Salvage and Counting of Italian Gear. Bardia, Thursday Night. (From the official war correspondent, Ian Fitchett.)
To-day the plains and deep gorges of Wadis and Bardia perimeter are dotted with thousands of Australians busy, at the work…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Local and General Greek War Fund
Disposing of an outsize in a box of chocolates, Mr. Anthony Barbouttis raised £14/8/ for the Greek war fund. Of the amount, £3/18/ was in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Action Against Nazi Raiders War Council Discussion
Action to be taken against Nazi pacific raiders was discussed by the Advisory War Council, which concluded its sitting in Melbourne yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Morpeth Council Greek War, Fund Relief Women Unemployed
The Mayor (Aid. Stevens) presided at the regular meeting of Morpeth Municipal Council, end others present were: Aldermen…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Clothing Wanted for War Victims. (To the Editor.)
Sir,—May I, through the columns of the "Argus," appeal to the people of Singleton and district for warm clothing, both second-hand and new,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War and Timber Supplies Germany's Growing Need
Germany's growing need of timber supplies was emphasised by the director of the Timber Development Association of New South Wales, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Prisoners of War in Germany British Red Cross Sends Parcels
The British Red Cross Society states that a special ship carrying 20,000 parcels for prisoners of war in Germany has arrived at Marseilles…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Taxation in N.z. Workers Paying Five Times As Much
"Workers in New Zealand, where a Labour Government is in office, are paying five times as much war taxation as workers in Australia," said…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Value of R.a.f Raids British Superiority in War of Bombs
If only one could get and publish a true picture of the effect of British bombing in Germany, and if only one could, without giving away valuable…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →To Discuss Vital Empire War Decisions British Prime Minister's Invitation to Mr Menzies
The Prime Minister (Mr Menzies) has been invited by the British Prime Minister (Mr Churchill) to visit the United Kingdom to discuss vital…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Reorganisaton of U.S. Navy Warships To Be Manned at War-Time Strength
The United States Navy is to be reorganised and expanded. President Roosevelt has ordered all United States warships to be…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Roosevelt Puts U.S Navy on War Footing Staggering New Defence Budget New York
Going full-speed ahead with his defence programmes as soon as his new term of office began, President Roosevelt has given orders that all…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Peeps Into the Past a Glimpse Of The Real Italian Feeling a Pointer From the Last War
There are many indications to-day that the hearts of the Italian people are not really wrapped up in this way. Disregarding the youthful swaggering war-mongers in Fascist uniforms, and probing into the real Italian spirit, most of which has been…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"Captive" Soldiers Take Italian Ship. London (A.a.p.)
Nine British soldiers, who were being held prisoner on a 100-ton Italian motor schooner turned the tables on their captors, when the vessel was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 10th JANUARY, 1941. Drive for Men. Returned Soldiers. Reserve Battalion Personnel
A campaign to secure men for the 8th Garrison Battalion which is being formed for defence work within the Newcastle fortress area…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers Entertained. Enthusiastic Gathering
The School of Arts was filled almost to overflowing when another batch of our local soldiers were entertained. The proceedings, which lasted until…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Final Leave Six Soldiers Farewelled
On the Monday night before Christmas six Dungog volunteers home on final leave were entertained at a public farewell in the Memorial Hall…
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