Polish Prisoners of War
polish soldiers; now prisoners of Germany, eagerly attack their rations…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1939
2,574 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 77 of 129
Recreation for Militiamen Mayor's War Fund Proposal
The need for facilities to be made available in Newcastle to provide entertanment, for the troops in camp at Rutherford…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →To Discuss Golf and War Sydney
The Ladies' Golf Union announces that a special general meeting of delegates will be held on October 18 to discuss…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →"What War?" She Asked London, September 18
In a Devon moorland cottage, near South Molton, is the woman the world passed by—until a special constable saw a light in her window…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Our War Aim Action Needed, Not Words
There were lusty cries of "No" in the House of Commons when a member suggested that there was a growing…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Greater Newcastle War Fund Mayor to Call Meeting
A public meeting is to be convened by the Mayor (Ald. G. W. Jeuner) to consider the establishment of a Greater…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Repatriation Act May Be Applied to War Melbourne
The War Cabinet has approved the setting up of a committee to examine the question of applying the Repatriation Act to war service under the present…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →War Writer Says: Hitler's Dream Empire a Review by "Scrutator"
ONE of the stars of the brilliant staff of the London "Daily Mail" when Northcliffe was at his top…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →German Hopes of "One Act" War Blow Likely To Fail
If a large-scale German offensive on the Western Front should spend itself with huge casualties against the concrete and steel wall of the Maginot Line, as it would, a major disaster would be suffered by Germany…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Funds Raised in Last War State May Legislate SYDNEY
The Premier (Mr. A. Mair) said to-day that the question was under consideration whether legislation should be introduced in regard to the balances to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Money for War "Local Fund Necessary" Public Meeting to Be Held
"It would not be right for Newcastle to contribute to the Sydney fund, and then ask for some of the money back," said the Mayor (Ald. G. W. Jenner) at…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Effect of War on Trading Public Urged to Remain Calm SYDNEY
At the annual meeting of shareholders of David Jones Ltd. to-day the Chairman (Mr. Charles Lloyd Jones) said that during the last financial year the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Chinese Seamen Leave Ship Fear it Will Enter War Zone Port Kembla
Nine Chinese seamen threw themselves to the ground and refused to move after their ship berthed to-day. They claimed that the ship was sailing under sealed…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →W.E.A. and War Joint Conference Plan Dropped Year of Progress Reviewed
The effect of war on adult education was discussed at the monthly meeting of the council of the Workers' Education Association. Mr. L. Couchman…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →British Air Officer to Be Interned in Iceland for Duration of the War London
A Royal Air Force pilot is being sent back to Iceland, presumably for the duration of the war, on the assumption that he broke parole when interned there. WITH a crew of nine a R.A.F…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Tommy Atkins Goes to War Grousing As Usual," Says Minister Transport Feat That Baffled Bradshaw London
Cheers and laughter greeted the recital in the House of Commons by the War Minister (Mr. Hore Belisha) of how Britain secretly transported 158,000 men to France within five weeks of the outbreak of war…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →R.A.F. Strains at Leash "When Does The War Start?" Australian's Story From France Somewhere in France
Flying across France to this anonymous place even at the low altitude prescribed for the avoidance of accidents due to mistaken identity, I saw no, aerodrome until the nose of our slow wallowing old timer (brought from honorable retirement…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Making Up Pay of Soldier Employees City Council Scheme Principle Is Adopted
The Greater Newcastle Council decided last night to adopt, in principle, the proposal to make up the…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Manchester Unity War Fund Fine Effort Recalled
Moves by friendly societies and other bodies to create funds to assist members who enlist recalls the fine effort of the Manchester Unity Order of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Lottery and War Fund Premier on Suggestion SYDNEY
The Premier (Mr. A. A Mair) said to-night that he did not think those controlling the Lord Mayor's Fund would ant to have a special lottery conducted…
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