Women in War Regulation Uniforms
A description of the dress of the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service issued by the War Office in London dispenses with femininity and lets utility…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1938
1,377 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 69 of 69
Red Days in China War's Worst Air Raids London
Dozens of cities and towns were bombed in China to-day and hundreds of civilians were killed during the most…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Spanish War Conflicting Claims by Rival Armies Position in Catalonia London, December 28
Conflicting claims are made by the opposing force in Spain where fighting is in progress in Catalonia. A communique issued by the Republican…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Barcelona Is Objective Offensive by Franco Would End the War, He Thinks London
Franco has made plans for the capture of Barcelona, capital of Catalonia and seat of the Government, by the end…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Japanese Soldier on the War Dislikes Killing Chinese Tokio
A Japanese sergeant, Katsunori Tamai, using the penname of Ashibei Hino, has written a book: "Wheat and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Completion Next Month First Australian-made War 'Plane MELBOURNE
It is expected that the construction of the first of the Australian made Wirraway warplanes for the Royal Australian Air Force will be completed next month, and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Bombing 'Planes in Modern War Experiences in Spain LONDON, December 28
Examining the merits of air offensives in modern warfare, the Barcelona correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" points out that experience in the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Berlin Cannot See War Duce to Gain? Chamberlain's Role in Rome London
German official quarters are talking of a possible Four-Power conference to discuss the claims of Italy in Somaliland and the Mediterranean region. They emphasise, says a message to the "Daily…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Half Million Men in Spanish Battle Is It Last Fight Of War? LONDON
Half a million men are believed to be engaged in the great battle initiated by Franco in Spain-Franco's fiercest attack to-day, says a message from the Rebel city of Saragossa, was around the strategic…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →British Air Mission Coming War 'Planes They May Be Built in Australian Works London
A large British Government mission will leave for Australia almost immediately to investigate the possibility of manufacturing military aircraft there…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Register for War Services Erina Shire Sets Lead Plan Is Approved Cooperation with Military Authorities SYDNEY
Erina Shire Council will shortly set a lead to the rest of the State by compiling a register of civilians whose services can be utilised in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cricket Returned Soldiers to Play at Waratah Queensland v. Newcastle
A team of returned soldier cricketers from Queensland will play at Waratah. Oval against a team of Newcastle returned soldiers on January 4. The…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →China Will Fight on Japanese Peace Terms Rejected South Seas Venture Not Forgotten in Stress of War (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, December 28
A Chungking message states that General Chiang Kai-shek rejected Japan's peace terms, declaring that they were not acceptable, and would mean China's…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →British Mediation Opposed Mr. Chamberlain's Role in Franco-Italian Dispute Germany Does Not Expect War Italy Denounces Dispatch of French Troops to Somaliland (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, December 29
The French diplomatic writer, Madame Tabouis, states that the British Ambassador (Sir Eric Phipps) has given an assurance to the French Foreign Minister (M. Bonnet) that Mr. Chamberlain will not discuss…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Names in the News "War Is Not Inevitable"
MR. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN, the peacemaker P.M., who stated in his New Year message that he did not belie "Lait year's gains far…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Jews Are Asked to Enlist In Defence of Australia SYDNEY
An appeal to all eligible Australian Jews to join the Militia, the Naval Reserve or the Air Force, is being…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Year Reviewed Gains Outweigh Trials and Anxieties War Not Inevitable Mr. Chamberlain's New Year Message (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, December 30
The Prime Minister (Mr. Nerille Chamberlain), in a New Year message to the Conservative Party, through the journal, "Home and Empire," rejects the…
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