Civilians and War
The disasters that threatened the civilian population in the event of war were emphasised by Mr. L. C. Robson, headmaster of the Sydney…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1939
413 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 21
N.Z. TRIP For Returned Soldiers in 1940
When the New Zealand contingent of returned soldiers visited Sydney for the lost Anzac Day celebrations, an invitation was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wheat Growers Will Fight. Result of War by Milling Combine
The General President of the Wheatgrowers' Union of New South Wales, Mr. G. A. Gibbons, told the "Central Western" (Parkes) that the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Horse Dies Colonel and Groom Grieve for Animal Death in England
Ginger, a chestnut gelding which served with distinction throughout the war, has died, aged 34, He felt the effects of old age, and a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Juniors Bat Well But Their Bowling Was Flogged Seniors Desire War on Skipper Emerton Success of Competition Assured
Officials of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association are already estimating the number of people who will witness…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Returned Soldiers Provision in Militia Mr. Hughes' Suggestion (By Wire) Sydney
The provision of special Companies within the Australian Military Forces for returned soldiers has been suggested to the Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Militia Forces Matter of Voluntary Enlistment Shell Co's Encouragement
The policy of his company towards the extension of the Commonwealth militia forces was one of encouragement to employees to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Show Dates War[?] Cowra Sitting Pat Young is Blamed[?]
Indignation at the fact that Show dates which had been merely recommended for acceptance, but Which were not acceptable to the Cowra…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fo[?] Mr. J. NANCE Enlists in Militia (By Wire) Sydney
Amongst 63 city volunteers for the militia yesterday, was Mr. J. Lance, a former Fire Chief. He admitted that he was to old to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Returned Soldiers. Provision in Militia Mr. Hughes' Suggestion
The provision of special Companies within the Australian Military Forces for returned soldiers has been suggested for the Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Popular Citizens Leave West Wyalong Mr. and Mrs. R. Madden Honored Three Presentations Made Soldier Bandmaster, Sportsman and Splendid Officer
Shouting Hoi! Hoi! as they participated in the Lambeth Walk, one of the latest dance crazes, a large crowd braved the terrific…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldier Club Farewell
Mr. Madden, who enlisted for active service when only a boy, and who was described as one of the youngest men to leave…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →MR. Wm. SMALL Ex-Soldier's Death
The death occurred at the Wyalong and District Hosp[?] on Sunday night last of Mr. William Small, 58, a resident of Weethalle…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →C. H. McCREA on "War."
"I think that I shall never see Such errant arrant fools as we, Who seek to setlte our disputes In ways unworthy of the brutes…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Effective Defence of Australia. Would Help to Avert World War. Melbourne
Mr. Lyons, reviewing changes in the international situation, said after a meeting of the Australian…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Tension Italy and France Concetration of Troops (By Wire) Sydney
A message from London states: Reports from Rome state that 30,000 Regulars are concentrated at Genoa and Speiza, in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →We[?]hallee Soldiers League Annual Meeting Mr. E. Maddelev Elected President
The Weethallc Sub-branch held their annual meeting in Woods garage recently, in the presence of a large number—over thirty members…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"War of the Isms." Col. Barton Has Support
These few telling shots were fired in the "war of the isms" recently by Mr. A. M. Mactier, a member of the Australian Woolgrowers' Council…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Not Defiance, Just Defence" England's War Policy Others Must Make Peace Contribution Mr. Chamberlain's Hopes
THE long- awaited speech of the British Prime Minister (Mr. Neville Chamberlain) at Birmingham last Saturday night, dealt with the steps taken by Britain to rearm, and made it clear that her future policy would be one of peace. He declared that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hitler Does Not Anticipate War Thinks There Will Be Long Period of Peace Will Join Italy If Involved Germany Has No Intention of Attacking Anyone Blames International Jewry for Last War (By Wire) Sydney
A message from Berlin states: Herr Hitler, in his address to the Reichstag to-day, said: "If Italy is involved in war, it is absolutely certain that Germany will be on her side…
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