Testing War Tactics Army Manoeuvres In Italy LONDON. June 28
The principal summer manoeuvres of the Italian Army will be held this year in the Valley of the Po. Three corps of the Army of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1939
2,574 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 41 of 129
Training for War Sir J. Cook Advocates Compulsion "Give Chance of Survival" Sydney
The introduction of compulsory military training was advocated by a former Prime Minister of Australia, Sir Joseph Cook, in an address to members of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →In Manchukuo Virtual State of War Exists Tokio Announcement (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, July 26
It is announced from Tokio that in view of the continued trouble on the Manchukuo border the Japanese Government has…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Czech Soldier Reports Shooting 27 Germans London
The story of a Czech ex-soldier mowing down 27 German soldiers with a machine-gun is reported from Prague. The correspondent of the "Daily…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →War Issues and Elections in Canada Ottawa
The Prime Minister (Mr. Mackenzie King) declared otter a meeting of Cabinet that uncertainty over Europe was likely to prevent the holding of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →U.S.A. Warnings to Japan New Blows Are May Lame Nippon's War Strength Washington
Two important American statements to-day, following on the notice of abrogation of the AmericanJapanese commercial treaty of 1911, gave Japan further warning…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →France's Soldiers Parading on July 14
Left: Sengalese troops marching through Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe in Paris on July 14. British detachments also participated…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Masked Man Shoots Struggle in Sydney Bakehouse Victim Wounded in Shoulder Sydney
Edward James, 29, of St. Peters, was shot in the right shoulder during a struggle with an armed and masked man in a bakehouse at St…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →New Books War Perils at Sea German Raider's Activities
Roy Alexander has written an informative and realistic narrative of the activities of the German raider Wolf during the war years. The author was a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Gang Made Track Up Mountain Aid for Wounded Man Fine Ambulance Work
A gang of men helped to make a rough track op the Wottagan Mountain yesterday morning to enable Cessnock Ambulance to approach within a mile of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Women of the Holy War Clock Turned Back 800 Years LONDON, July 18
Twentieth century travellers, hunting new scenes for the looming vacation season, may find a thrill by turning back the clock 800 years in visits…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →To Coordinate War Plan Standing Committee Appointed Has Wide Powers Defence Groundwork Complete CANBERRA
The creation of a standing committee for the coordination of departmental action on the outbreak of war was announced…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Ex-soldier Who Let Himself Die London, June 26
Sixty-six-year-old Walter Jones, who lived alone at Paddington. London, spent all his army pension on whisky, it was said at the inquest on him…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Milder Tone in Italy Germany's Right to Danzig "Not Worth War" But Depends on Britain and France (Australian Associated Press.) ROME, July 30
The official Italian newspaper "Relazioni Internazionali" is insisting on Germany's right to Danzig in milder tones than usual…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →East Maitland Union Proposed Returned Soldiers and Literary Institute
An amalgamation between the East Maitland sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League and the East Maitland Literary Institute was discussed by…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →War Oil Plans in Britain London
Detailed plans for the accumulation and conservation of petrol and fuel oils for an emergency are being implemented in Britain. The scheme includes organisation of sea transport and inland…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Refuge in Canada If War Comes London
When his attention was directed in the House of Commons to a suggestion that in the event of war a temporary settlement might be found in Canada…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Moderating Air War Clergyman M.P.'s Appeal London
In the Mouse of Commons to-day, Rev, R. W. Sorensen (Labor) asked whether in view of the waste and suffering…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Most Modern in World Sydney Motor Assembly Plant Foundation Stone Laid Can be Converted to War Use SYDNEY
If plant to manufacture complete cars were built, the Government would wholeheartedly support its economic safety, particularly in view of its value in uses…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →War Refuge in Canada London, August 1
When his attention was directed in the House of Commons to a suggestion that in the event of war in temporary settlement might be found in Canada for…
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