Latest War News London
It is now reported that the Armistice conditions in Irak were dictated by the British commander in that area, and provide for the release of Irak and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1941
944 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 21 of 48
British Withdrawal From Crete Announced By War Office 15,000 Troops Removed To Egypt Heavy Losses Reported London
THE British War Office has officially announced that Crete has been evacuated. It is stated that 15,000 British, Australian and New…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Badges
Various kinds of badges are now being distributed by the military authorities. The medically unfit badge is oblong in shape with a big V in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ex-prisoner of War Enlists for Service Again Ready to Serve Anywhere
Mr. Sidney Holland, West Wyalong, one of the original Anzacs, has again enlisted for active service, at home or abroad, and is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Prisoners Pass Through Cootamundra
During the last few days a miniher of truing have passed through Cootamendra with full complements of Italaiu prisoners of war who were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →We Must Have War Machines
The weapons of war--planes, tanks, guns and ammunition--are of vital importance. That cannot be overemphasized. Britain must have…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ungarie Trappers Declare War on Rabbits
Owing to the existing high price for rabbit skins, a number of Ungarle and district men are engaged in trapping operations…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Reduction of Interest During War Time
Mr. J. I. Langtry, Member for Riverina, addressed the following questions to the Right Honorable Prime Minister.—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Cabinet Temporary Appointments Lapse (By Wire)
The Minister for Munitions and Supply (Senator' McBride) and the Minister for Commerce (Sir Earls Page), who were appointed temporary…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Winning the War German Press Less Confident
LONDON.—Despite Hitler's fresh conquests, Gorman newspapers are less confident that Germany will win the war…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Feeling Grows in U.s.a
NEW YORK.—Support for President Roosevelt's policy of giving every possible assistance to Britain continues to grow in the United…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Time Crops Harvesting First Crop of Ginger
The first ginger crop in N.S.W. is about, to be harvested. The crop area is confined to the North Coast, where yields are…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Digest of Army News. Necessity for Total War Effort
In a speech at South Melbourne, the Minister for the Army (Mr. Spen-der) said Australia is called now to realise three things; (a) We have…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gifts for War Should Be Greater Treasurer's Appeal (By Wire) Sydney
The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Fadden) urged Australians to be more generous in making straightout gifts of money to the Commonwealth for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Missing Soldiers Will be Assisted By Patriotic Committee
Speaking at a meeting of the West Wyalong Patriotic Committee, Mr. Harold Helyar said that already two West Wyalong men, who are on active…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →West Wyalong Soldiers Somewhere in Palestine
Relatives of Private H. J. Hudson (a former member of the "Advocate" staff) have received a letter from him by air mail in which he states that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Arrived in Time Soldier's Gift for Mother
Sergeant Mervyn Guan, formerly of West Wyalong, who is "somewhere" abroad with the A.I.F., posted a parcel sometime ago to his mother…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australian War Effort Film
Australia's war effort is vividly depleted in the 1200ft. film, "Australia Marches With Britain," which has been produced for the Department of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Necessity for Total War Effort
In a speech at South Melbourne, the Minister for the Army (Mr. Spender) said Australia is called now to realise three things: (a) We have reached an…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Destruction of Hitler Is War Aim
"The destruction of Hitlerism must remain our first war aim. One thing is sure -- there is little hope for the world's future unless your people and ours can…
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