Appeal for "Wet" Canteens Ex-soldiers Journal
In an "open letter" to the Prime Minister, Mr. Me[?]izies on the "wet" canteen question. "Mufti," the organ of the Victorian branch of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1939
413 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 20 of 21
Britain's War Aims
Britain's war purposes as they appeared to him were summarised by the Foreign Minister, Lord Halifax, replying on the debate in…
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Two more vessels have been sunk-- one British and one Danish. The British vessel was the Huntsman, which was carrying a crew of 40…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Three Months of War Honors in Air With Allies Ruthlessness oh Sea
Three months ago Germany Invaded Poland, and the announcement was made that consequently Great Britain and Germany were at…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Red Cross Activities at G'gong Comforts for Soldiers GOOLAGONG, Wed
The monthly meeting of the Red Cross Society, hold on Saturday afternoon, was very well attended. Since the previous meeting members…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →War News London
Two German planes appeared over the Suffoly ooast at a great height; they appeared from the north, and travelled in a south-easterly direction…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Notes and News
ARMIES ON ICE.—News of blinding snow storms which have delayed the progress of military operations in Finland may cause wonder…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Australian Public Debt. £265,938,270 From Last War
The Commonwealth Auditor-General, in an annual report tabled in the House of Representatives declared that Australia's public debt stood…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cost of Last War Huge Figure Given by Mr. Menzies
The total cost of the last war to all belligerant nations was estimated between £28,746,000,000 and £56,087,000,000. The cost to Australia in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Finland's Appeal to the World for Assistance Against Aggression Million Russian Soldiers Expected Russian Women in Tanks Nnd Planes (By Wire) Sydney
A message from London states: Finland has officially appealed to the world for assistance. The Speaker of the Diet addressed a proclamation to all civilised nations, declaring. that Fin[?]and, as an advance guard of Western…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Latest War News LONDON
Another four ships have been lost--three neutrals and one British. A Swedish boat of 2000 tons was blown up, the crew being rescued by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lord Mayor's War Fund Further Donations To Forbes Branch
The donations to the Forbes branch of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund have now increased to over £226. In the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wet Canteens a Soldier's Views Only a Brewer's Move
A soldier in Ingleburn camp, who writes under the name "Not Bob Hammond," has sent the following letter to "The Railway Advocate":…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Development In Diplomatic War Germany Bars Russia's Path To Balkans And Gives Assistance To Finns The Geneva Conference LONDON
THE Budapest correspondent of the New York "Times" authoritatively states that Germany has guaranteed Rumanian frontiers, except for the Bulgarian frontier, against…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War News Melbourne
Premier Dunstan said yesterday that any attempt by the Federal Government to restrict wheat production…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Notes and News
AIR FORCE: RECRUITING.—Arrangements are being-made by Wing-Commander A. H. Cobby for enlistments under the Empire Air…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Polish War Victims Relief Fund
An urgent appeal is made to residents of this district for support for the Polish War Victims Relief Fund. The fund has been officially approved…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Grenfell and District Patriotic & War Fund. Rules to Govern Fund
1. The name of the organisation shall be "The Grenfell and District Patriotic and War Fund" 2. The object of the Fund shall…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Latest War News LONDON
It is officially announced that Russia has rejected the truce proposed to both herself and Finland pending the hearing of Finland's appeal to the League…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Protection for Soldiers
Regulations have been prepared to protect members of the Australian Defence Forces against certain legal proceedings for the enforcement of…
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