Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1940

977 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 49

"Spread to Sweden" War Minister's Opinion (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

A message from Paris states:—The War Ministery is of the opinion that the war may soon spread to Sweden, "where important events appear to be…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Huge War Bill Costing £1,500,000,000 Per Year (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

A message from London on Tuesday states:—War expenditure during the first seven months was £905,000,000, which is equal to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

A.I F Volunteers West Wyalong and District More Men Enlist for Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 4

A considerable number of West Wyalong and district men have enlisted for active service with the A.I.F., and it is understood…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Anzac Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

On November 1, 1914, the first convoy containing the future Anzacs left the port of Albany, Western Australia, for the Great…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Anzac Dedication

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

At this hour upon this day, Anzac received its baptism of fire and became one of the immortal names in history. We who are gathered here think of the comrades who went out with us to the battlefields of the Great War but did not return. We feel them still near us in the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Anzac Day Celebrations at Public School Headmaster's Address

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 6

In accordance with Departmental instructions Anzac Day was commemorated at the Forbes Intermediate High School on…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Latest War News London

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 1

King Haakon of Norway has again reiterated that he will have no truck with Germany while the invaders remain on Norwegian soil. He has also…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Anzac Day Services at Forbes Celebration Of 25 th Anniversary Dawn Service, Procession and Public Commemoration Vast Crowds Participate

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

YESTERDAY, the 25th anniversary of Anzac Day, was celebrated in Forbes and throughout Australia with a burst of heightened patriotic fervor which was…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Offto War More Recruits Depart Others Will Follow Shortly Farewells at Soldiers' Club and Railway Station

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

Another batch of ten recruits for the A.I.F. left West Wyalong late last week for Parramatta, Where they will undergo a second…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Spirit of Anzac Now More Intensive Than Ever. Condobolin Celebrations Last

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

Though 25 years have passed since the, ever-famous landing at Gallipoli, the memory of the great feat and bravery of the men has never waned in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Catholic Attitude To the War and the Strike

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

"From the Catholic point of view, it is a distinct function of our chuich to encourage patriotism and loyal service to our country."…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The War. Enemy Attacks Repulsed. Further Allied Troops Disembarked. London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 3

"Further enemy attacks against our position in Gudbrandals Valley have been repulsed," says a War Office communique. Further disembarkation has been carried out,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Men of Anzac March Again Accompanied by Diggers of 1940 Impressive Ceremony at West Wyalong Rev. Hugh Cunningham Delivers Eloquent Address

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 5

"Old Soldiers Never Die—they Simply Fade Away!" This was the theme of a popular patriotic song sung by members of the A.I.F. of 1914-18…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Supreme War Council Meets in London Second in a Week SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 1

A message from London states:—The Supreme War Couucil met in London on Saturday. This was the second meeting of the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Citizens and Diggers Unite Farewell to Mr. W. Humphries "Townsman Soldier and Friend"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 4

"The popularity of Mr. Walter Humphries—for a number of years connected with the Coonamble branch of Wright Heaton & Co…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

'Soldiers of Italy' Hope GermansWill Win (BY WlRE) SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 1

A message from Rome states: —Signor Giovanni Ansaldo, (Director of Count Ciano's paper, "Telegrafo"), in a broadcast, said "Germany now has…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Watch for Soldier Presentation to Mr. M. Edwards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 1

Prior to his departure for Sydney last week for the purpose of entering the A.1.K camp if successful in his final medical examination. Mr. Mervyn…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Latest War News London

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

The Norwegian Government has issued a declaration stating that the war with Germany will go on till the usurpers are hurled out of Norway. It…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Tallimba Anzac Service Stirring Address Delivered Returned Men March

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the Anzac Day celebrations at Tallimba, when the Rev. Hugh Cunningham (Presbyterian Minister from West…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Anzac Day 1940

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

Lour before daylight, trains, trains, and.buses conveyed thousands of people, young and old, to the Cen[?] in Mratin Place, Sydney, to pay…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →