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, 1943

1,397 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 8 of 70

War News. Axis Loses 35 Generals London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 10 February 1943 · page 2

The Axis has lost 35 generals on the Russian front In the last month. At Stalingrad the Germans lost 19 captured and one killed, and the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

War Work at 76 200 Pairs of Crutches Capt. Baldwin's Great Example

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 10 February 1943 · page 1

The energy of a lifetime of 76 years' expended for the betterment of conditions for his fellow men has not deterred Captain John Louis (Jack)…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

A Soldier's Plea

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 10 February 1943 · page 2

Mr. F. A. Allum, of Turramurra (formerly well-known at Port Macquarie), while visiting; homes with the message of God's love in Asquith,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Honour Roll Private John Pickett

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

We sincerely regret that we have been advised of the death of another brave soldier in the person of Private John Pickett, who was killed…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

After the War — What?

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

Both on the Platform and In the Press we have never lost an opportunity of asserting that when the war Is over, and victory has been won by…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

After the War Developmental Work Many Will Be Available

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 5

Up to one-quarter of the Australian working population would probably be available for and seek employment on developmental work after the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

War News in Brief Reds Driving Against Six Bases

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 1

Six German bases—Kharkov, Rostov, Voroshilovgrad, Orel, Bryansk and Krasnodar—are menaced by Russian drives Red Army columns…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The War. Destroy the Hun First — Then the Jap

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 3

London: In an optimistic speech in the House of Commons on Thursday, the Prime Minister (Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Our Mail Bag. Post-war Problms (To the Editor.)

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 4

Sir,--Some brief, but very interesting, discussions on post--war reconstruction problems took place at the recent Farmers and Settlers'…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

War Material £4,500,000 Worth Salvaged Held Hospital Included Cairo, February 8 [?]

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 4

While recognition is still being made of the vital part played by Australion troops in the break through at El Alamein, the fine work of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

News Of Our Soldiers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

Bombardier Jock Witchard and Driver Noel Witchard are home in Wingham on leave. Pilot-Officer Arthur Lunnon is home…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Soldiers Honored Function at Sherwoom

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 4

A large and representative gathering assembled at the Sherwood H[?] on Tuesday night last, when T[?] Mac Ward and Ptes. Mick [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Memories of Kempsey Soldiers' Gratitude

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

Since they moved on from this town many soldiers have written letters to Kempsey folk in appreciation of the good times given them during…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Welcome Home. at Rollands Plains

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1943 · page 5

On Wednesday, 27th January, a large gathering of friends assembled to welcome home Gunner W. W. Richards, in the Rollands Plains…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The War

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1943 · page 2

Forty-one Japanese planes, 33 Zeros, eight medium bombers, were shot down in flames or badly damaged in a day—long air battle for the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Distribution of Prisoner of War Parcels

The Northern Champion · Saturday 13 February 1943 · page 3

Once the food parcels and general Red Cross stores arrive in Switzerland, the International Red Cross Committee takes over full charge of them, their…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Taree Rotary Club England in War Time

The Northern Champion · Saturday 13 February 1943 · page 2

Mr. S. S. Sheppard (president) presided at the Taree, Rotary Club luncheon on Wednesday. Visitors were Rotarians Sid Harding…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The War Reds Driving Against Six Bases

The Northern Champion · Saturday 13 February 1943 · page 3

Six German bases—Kharkov, Rostov, Voroshilavgrad, Orel, Bryansk, and Krasnodar—are menaced by Russian drives. Red Army columns are reported…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

War News. Germany Pouring Troops Into Italy. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 13 February 1943 · page 5

More German troops, including armoured divisions, are reported to be pouring through the Brenner Pass into Italy…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

War News. Papua a Tragedy for Japs. Tokyo Admission

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 13 February 1943 · page 2

The United Press states that in a broadcast [?] only for the some-land and the occupied Pacific areas, a war correspondent over Tokyo…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →