A Soldier Speaks His Mind "Through the Fog of War"
It is told of the Iron Duke that on reviewing a newly arrived draft of recruits for active service he remarked to his next in command, "I don't know what…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1939
2,574 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 33 of 129
The Theatres Greatest Anti-war Film Revived
After nine years, "All Quiet on the Western Front," the greatest anti-war film ever produced, will be revived to-day at a Newcastle theatre. Comedies, including a musical, light drama and a Western will be screened elsewhere…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Export Trade Liberty in War-time Second Reading Of Supply Bill LONDON
The British Government will not interfere with firms in the export business unless it is essential to get some article immediately for public…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wants to Enlist in Militia Over-age N.Z. Minister Wellington (N.z.)
The Minister for Internal Affairs (Mr. Parry), who was born in Australia, rants to join the militia as an incentive to others…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Sea Gives Up War Curiosity
The hulk of an ancient ship dug up near Manteo, U.S.A., in the sand dunes, was tentatively identified by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Risk Rate Lowered London, June 10
Tokio marine underwriters have reduced the warn rink rate for Pacific ports, including Australia but excluding America, from 6.20 yell 0.125 yen per hundred…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Ships for War Reserves London, May 26
Between 30 and 40 British merchant vessels have been offered to the Government for purchase as part of the £2,000,000…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Indictment of War Superb Film at Victoria
The film version of Erich Maria Remarque's book, "All Quiet on the Western Front," showing at the Victoria…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Amazing Sense of Smell Blind War Hero's Road Death
Helped only by his white stick. Captain Reginald Body, of Mill Lanes England, who was blinded In the War. could find his way anywhere…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Claim on Franco by "Axis" Concessions Wanted Reward For War Services LONDON
Italy and Germany are planning to secure concessions from Franco as a reward for their war services., says the "News-Chronicle."…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Remove Causes of War Mr. Chamberlain Explains Policy Reply to Germany (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, June 10
"We are still ready to discuss at a round-table conference the claims of Germany or any other country, provided there is a reasonable…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Italian War Material in Spain
Once again an Axis promise has been broken. It was a condition of the Anglo-Italian agreement that at the conclusion of the civil war in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"Newcastle Sun" Features Popeye, the Sailorman War Declared
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Continued on Trove, page 4 →"War Being Fomented" Wellington (N.z.)
Alleging that certain remarks broadcast by the Controller of Commercial Broadcasting (Mr. C. G. Serimgeour) were prejudicial to New Zealand recruiting, the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Great Britain Knew Wide Intervention in Spanish War LONDON, June 13
The British Government had been well aware, and had often stated, that from the beginning of the civil war in Spain intervention on both sides had taken place…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Use Bombers for Air Mail? Strategic Value In War-time LONDON
The possibility of using modern bombers to transport Empire air mails to India, Australia and Africa is being investigated,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Guillotine Used on Supply Bill Taken Through Senate War Council Praised Canberra
The Supply and Development Bill was guillotined through all stages without amendment in the Senate to-day. Labour protested strongly against the procedure,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Crossed Into Poland Czech Officers and Troops German Soldiers on Move Warsaw, June 13
It has been found necessary to establish a refugee camp at Cracow, 40 miles on the Polish side of the Slovakian border, to accommodate 4000 Czechoslovakian…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Ex-soldier Awarded £850 From Estate Sydney
George Frederick Whitehead, a returned soldier receiving a pension of 10/6 a week, was to-day awarded £850 from the £5481 estate of his late father by Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Proposed "War Council" by Salvation Army London
The Salvation Army on July 1 win summon 53 members of the High Council from all over the world to elect a successor to Evangeline Booth, who…
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