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

Mid North Coast · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1935

272 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 11 of 14

Italo-abyssinian War. All Quiet on Both Front. Haili Sellassie Goes to Dessye. Submission of 120,000 Natives. London, Oct. 23

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 October 1935 · page 8

A message from Addia Ababa says that all was quiet yesterday on both the northern and southern fronts. The Emperor of Abyssinia has gone…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Italo-abyssinian War. All Quiet on Both Fronts. Haili Sellassie Goes to Dessye. Submission of 120,000 Natives. London, Oct. 23

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 October 1935 · page 8

A message from Addis Ababa says that all was quiet yesterday on both the northern and southern fronts. The Emperor of Abyssinia has gone…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The War London, 281035

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 October 1935 · page 5

As expected, the Italian general offensive on all three fronts did not materialise communiques issued at Asmara merely…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

War Notes. Sydney, Tuesday

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 29 October 1935 · page 2

Rome: It is stated that an advance in the region of Farasmai continues—almost unresisted, and without casualties…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The War. Italians Attack. Peace Moves Fail: Sanctions Now. London

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1935 · page 2

Efforts to effect peace between Italy and Abyssinia collapsed during the week-end, and the war is again in full swing…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Italo-Abyssinian War. New Territory Occupied. Renegade Warriors Outwit Abyssinians. London, Oct. 27

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 October 1935 · page 2

The Italian forces in Abyssinia have had further successes on the Ogaden and Northern Fronts, capturing more territory, a number of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Italo-Abyssinian War. New Territory Occupied. Renegade Warriors Outwit Abyssinians. London, Oct. 27

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 October 1935 · page 2

The Italian forces in Abyssinia have had further successes on the Ogaden and Northern Fronts, capturing more territory, a number of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The War London, 311035

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 November 1935 · page 5

New light on the Italian peace negotiations is shed by Ferdinand Brinen, writing in "L'Information." He says the negotiations…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The War. Italian Push. Defence Tactics

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 1 November 1935 · page 2

Movements of Abyssinian troops, designed to hold up the advancing Italian forces, are reported from the three fronts…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Penal Servitude for Life. Shot and Wounded Miner

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 November 1935 · page 9

Sentence of penal servitude for life was imposed by Judge Nield, at Newcastle Quarter Sessions on Tuesday, on Geoffrey Bunks, 18, who was found…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Penal Servitude for Life. Shot and Wounded Miner

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 November 1935 · page 9

Sentence of penal servitude for life was imposed by Judge Nield, at Newcastle Quarter Sessions on Tuesday, on Geoffrey Banks, 18, who was found…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

War Pensions. ADDITIONAL £5000. for Widows and Widowed Mothers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 November 1935 · page 5

The Commonwealth Government proposes to make about £5000 available under new legislation for widows and widowed mothers of returned…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Italo-Abyssinian War. Italian Push. Defence Tactics. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 November 1935 · page 6

Movements of Abyssinian troops, designed to hold up the advancing Italian forces, are reported from the three fronts…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

War Pensions. ADDITIONAL £5000. for Widows and Widowed Mothers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 November 1935 · page 5

The Commonwealth Government proposes to make about £5000 available under new legislation for widows and widowed mothers of returned…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Italo-Abyssinian War. Italian Rush. Defence Tactics. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 November 1935 · page 6

Movements of Abyssinian troops, designed to hold up the advancing Italian forces, are reported from, the three fronts…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

New Soldiers' Club

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 2 November 1935 · page 4

A club has been formed in Sydney of ex-members of the 104 Howitzer Battery and original "Port Macquarie" men. All desirous of joining…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The War Rome, 41135

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 November 1935 · page 5

"Notwithstanding the ingratitude of the living." This was the simple but bitter inscription on a large wreath bedecked with…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The War. Big Italian Advance

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 5 November 1935 · page 2

The giant Italian advance on all fronts in Abyssinia is now on, and advance columns are proceeding to Dolo and Makale, while action is…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

"Australia and War To-day." "The Price of Peace." Serious and Startling Statements

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 5 November 1935 · page 2

The above is the title of a book of Immense importance from the pen ol Hon. W. M. Hughes, P.C., K.C., M.P. Our copy comes from Messrs. Angus…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Soldiers Poppy Day Appeal

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 5 November 1935 · page 4

The following messages from His Excellency the Governor-General and from Sir Gilbert Dyett, regarding Armistice Day, have been received by…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →