War News in Brief
Italy and Germany have reached an agreement for the shipment of coal to Italy by rail. Three and possibly more Alpine passes will be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mid North Coast · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1940
1,795 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 15 of 90
Re-enlisted For War Service. Departure Of Mr. A. W. Smart. Diggers' Send-Off
There was a very nice gathering of members of the Wingham Sub-Branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. in the Council Chambers of the Memorial…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Latest War News. Helsinki, 14340
President Kallop, of Finland, in a broadcast, declared that a defensive alliance with Norway and Sweden was inescapably necessary…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Is One of Britain's War Time Exports
A billiard table bought by Queen Victoria 98 years ago and still in good condition is one of the exhibits in an historical billiards exhibition…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →End of Finish War Treaty Signed at Moscow. Finland Ratifies. LONDON, March 13
It was officially announced at Helsinki this morning that a peace treaty between Russia and Finland had been signed in Moscow, and that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldier's Farewell at Scott's Head
A very pleasant and enjoyable gathering of friends of Private J. Beacham, 2nd A.I.F., who has been an final leave,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Light of Anzac
In darkining dread, hell demons spread A pall of fear and stress— A hideous night with powers of hell…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War
It is reported that peace terms have been arrived at between Russia and Finland, with a time limit of several days for ratification. Fighting has…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ex-Governor Murdered. Cabinet Minister Is Wounded. London
An Indian assassin Blew a former Indian Governor in London this afternoon and wounded the Secretary of State for India and two other…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Taree and District Patriotic War Fund
A full attendance of the committee of the Taree and District Patriotic and War Fund was presided over by the President, Ald. W. P. Chapman, at the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Taree and District Patriotic and War Fund
A full attendance of the committee of the Taree and District Patriotic and War Fund was presided over by the President (Aid. W. P. Chapman)…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Australia's Part in War. Magazine Will Publish Historical Record
Among the many war magazines-being published is one that will record in word and picture the story of the New Anzacs. "War, History,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →British Admiralty War-time Watchmen of Our Seas. Rotary Club Address
The speaker at Wednesday's luncheon of the Taree Rotary Club was Mr. H. W. Crown, who gave the following informative talk on the war-time…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War News. Finland and Russia Sign Peace Treaty. Fighting Ceased Wednesday. Allied Troops Were All 'Ready to Assist. London
Fighting in Finland is to cease at noon to-day. It was officially announced in Moscow al midnight that Russia and Finland had concluded a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"Warosities" Why Boys Like Soldiering
"Now, Robert, what do you intend to do when you become a man?" asked Aunt Ellen, looking approvingly at her small nephew. "I am going to be a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Complacency
Australian people are still singularly complacent concerning the war. Events of recent weeks, however, do not justify any feeling of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →All About the War
The Commonwealth Department of Information has begun on the A.B.C.'s alternative network, a series of talks intended to place before the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War News in Brief
A communique issued by the Admiralty stated that German aeroplants at 7.50 on Saturday raided the Fleet anchorage at Scapa Flow,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News. Rome, 18340
Hitler and Mussolini commenced their conference alone at Brennero, a little border village of the Brenner Pass. The talks took place in…
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