"Spanish War Has Ended" "Bolshevism Defeated" Mussolini Cheered ROME
Crowds gathered in the Piazza Venezia after the news of the fall of Madrid was received. There were cries of "Long live…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New England · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1939
1,160 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 58
British Transport in Event of War Petrol Conservation LONDON
The Minister for Transport (Mr. Burgin) disclosed to-day that the Government, in time of war, would take over all railways, inaugurate a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Polish Press Throbs of War Military preparedness 700,000 Gas Masks Distributed WARSAW
Poland's military and moral preparedness for war continues to be the theme of Press and public utterances…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anzac Day Sports at Emmaville Four Bodies Combine
On Saturday afternoon last a combined meeting of representatives of the R.S S.I.L.A., Emmaville sub-branch, 12/24 Light…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Spain War Has Ended Wireless Message LONDON
A broadcast from Spain picked up by Lisbon Station at 2.30 p.m. (local time) announced that the war in Spain had ended…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Charcoal for Motor Fuel In Event of War
Recent statements appearing in the press anent the use of charcoal in motor vehicles in the event of war interfering with…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Defence—oil and the Farmer If War Comes Oil's Part in Primary Production
VITAL to the army, navy and air force for defence, oil also plays an important part for the man on the land. Without if modern agricultural methods would be impossible, necessitating back-breaking manual labor and undeveloped land holdings; undeveloped…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →British Labor Opinion on War Problems LONDON
The International Federation of Trades Unions carried a resolution calling on Britain, France, Russia, and Poland to immediately enter…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Spanish War Refugees to Algiers Martial Law in Madrid ALGIERS
General Miaja, defender of Madrid, arrived in tears. He said resistance was useless and the war was ended…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Reserve for War Use of A.I.F. Members Committee Examines Position
The Armidale sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia has received details of the report of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"I Will Not Lead Canada To War" McKenzie King's Declaration No Conscription Ottawa
"As Prime Minister, I will not engage or lead Canada into war," the Prime Minister (Mr. Mackenzie King) told the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Birth of the War Lord
On January 27, 1859, Berlin waited for the guns which were to announce the birth of the first baby to the Princess Royal of Great Britain, who…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Spanish War Ended Franco's Declaration BARCELONA
An announcement in the Press, published in two inch letters and signed by General Franco, declares that the Spanish war is at an end…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Spanish War Officially at an End BARCELONA
All announcement in the press published in two letters and signed by General France declares that the Spanish was is at the end…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Prisoner Wounded Cuts in Leg and Thigh Figured in Sensational Man Hunt BRISBANE
James Savage (23) was found by a warder at Brisbane Prison bleeding from wounds in the calf and thigh of one of his legs…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →[?] Municipal [?] Brick Area Must Be Observed Large Batch of Correspondence Organisation in Time of War
Last night's meeting of the Municipal Council reached a deferred decision in regard to the wooden building erected by Mr. A. H. Greenhow, within the brick area. It was decided that Council's regulations would have to be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"Seven Lamps of Damascus" In Kent Church Hidden From Turks in War By Air Mail) LONDON, March 18
Hanging from long chains above the sanctuary in the parish church of Borstal, Kent, are the "Seven Lamps of Damascus."…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Anzac Day Celebration Arranged
At a public meeting in the Town Hall last night arrangements were made for the celebration of Anzac Day at Uralla on Sunday afternoon, April…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Anzac Day Usual Service in Hampden Park
At a meeting: held last evening it was decided to celebrate Anzac Day on April 23 with the usual procession from the bridge and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Risk "Deadly and Very Near" SYDNEY
The Minister for Defence, Mr. Street, in a broadcast address last night said "The risk of war is very deadly and very near."…
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