For Enlistment in the A.i.f
The military authorities have announced that all applicants from outlying districts who desire to be enrolled in the military forces should…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mid North Coast · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1939
603 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 14 of 31
War Talk
News from Poland to the New York "Times" of Friday last said that German bombers are ravaging the country, destroying public and private…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Six Ministers in War Cabinet
Members of the Commonwealth War Cabinet were announced on Friday night by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies.)…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Time is Caution Time
The Government has issued a plea to the public that they carry on their duties as though there were no war. While most people are willing to obey…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Latest War News. Torpedoed Ships. [?]marines Attacked
When convoyed merchantmen were nearing Scotland escort vessels detected the movements of two submarines and took "effective action."…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War British Aircraft Carrier Sunk Polish Army Routed. Sydney
London: The British aircraft carrier Courageous, of 22,500 tons, has been torpedoed. The official announcement stated that destroyers and merchantmen…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Time is Caution Time. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)
The Government has issued a plea to the public that they carry on their duties as though there were no war. While most people are willing to obey…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Special Military Force for Home or Overseas Service 20,000 Men to Be Enlisted
The Federal Cabinet has decided to call for volunteers at once for the creation of a special military force of 20,000 men, comprising one infantry…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War
During the past week the war in Poland has developed in accordance with Germany's plan. The German troops now occupy three parts of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. "Peace Ultimatum" Expected
A message from Paris stated the other day that Herr Hitler is likely to serve "a peace ultimatum" on France and Britain soon, how that he…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Day by Day— Wednesday—
The British and French armies are now prepared for a major battle on the Western, front. The French expect a lightning…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Proposed £20,000,000 War Loan
Federal Cabinet shortly will consider the question of floating the first war loan. It is understood that the present intention is to raise about…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Late War News. Czech Rebellion. Rumanian Premier. Assassinated
News released by the British Ministry of Information that a revolutionary movement of the Czechs against their German oppressors in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another London Letter. Aftet Outbreak or War. Pandas Moved from London Zoo
An interesting letter has just been received by Mrs. F. V. Munro from her sister, who recently travelled to London with her mother for a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Returned Soldiers' Pledge
The Annual Congress of the Returned Soldiers' League, held in Sydney this week, unanimously resolved to place its resources at the disposal of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Militia Enlistment Present Position Explained
As nearly twenty men applied on Tuesday night for enlistment in the Militia Forces, while some fifteen active Militiamen offered their…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Poland's Southern Army Surrenders to German Invaders. Premier of Rumania Assassinated by Iron Guard Members. Large British Orders for Australian Produce. £20,000,000 Commonwealth War Loan Proposed. London, 21939
Strong Polish forces, among whom was the commander of the southern Polish army, have surrendered in the south…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Rumanian President Assassinated President Roosevelt's Speech Sydney
London: It is officially stated from Bucharest that the Prime Minister, Calinescue was shot dead in one of Rumania's principal streets. Another car…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Man Wounded. In Critical Condition. Woman Charged
George Farran (55), of Gundy, was admitted to Scone Hospital in a critical condition on Saturday. He is believed to have been shot at his…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Naval Battle
Bergen: A furious naval battle is reported to be taking place off the Norwegian Coast. Several warships have been sighted…
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