Centralisation Of War Funds Was Opposed
"I am opposed to the centralisation in Sydney of public subscription funds for our soldiers," said the President of the Lake Shire Council (Cr. T. Owen)…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1939
2,574 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 81 of 129
"This Funny War" Most Garrulous on Record
"This is a funny war" is a statement that has gained wide currency and people cite the "lack of war news" to back the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War's Effect on the Coal Industry Sydney
The international situation which has brought about control of shipping and other activities may have a vital bearing on the coal industry, said the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Eiffel Tower In Its War Paint PARIS
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is being camouflaged with khaki, paint, 80,000 lbs. of it being used…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Meat Exports Little Effect on Newcastle War May Improve Demand
If, as expected, the British Government asks the Federal Government not to send further shipments of chilled beef during the war, the request will have little effect…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Cabinet Meeting Three Arms of Service Reviewed MELBOURNE
At the conclusion of to-day's meeting of the War Cabinet, the Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) said the meeting had further reviewed the three arms of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Zealand: Mr. Nash Finances the War Wellington, September 27
WITH 6600 soldiers entering camp, and with prospects of the early raising of a full division of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"Germany Has Lost War" Harvard Professor's View BOSTON (Mass.), October 16
"Germany has lost the war already. The time of her collapse will depend on the period during which the Nazis can balance their books with the gun."…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ambassador for United States Difficult Task to Find Suitable Man War Complicates Position Canberra
Nearly six months has elapsed since the Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) announced the decision of the Government to appoint an Ambassador in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hitler's Olive Branch Britain Cautioned Against Rejection "Mean War Without Quarter" (Australian Associated Press.) New York, October 15
The Italian Press is attempting to convince the British Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain) that he should not reject Herr Hitler's olive branch…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Soldier Comforts Look to Central Fund West Maitland Mayor's Views
The Mayor of West Maitland (Ald. A. S. McDonald) yesterday discussed the raising and distribution of patriotic funds…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Socks Wanted Appeal on Behalf of Garrison Soldiers
Rev. R. O' D. Finigan, military chaplain, who is organising recreation facilities and comforts for men of the old Australian Infantry Forces, visited the Victoria…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →For Soldiers and Sailors Mr. Clifford Huntsman's Concert "Music on Up Grade"
Mr. Clifford Huntsman, visiting English pianist, will give a recital in Blackall House to-night for soldiers and sailors on duty in Newcastle. The programme…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Protect Jobs of Soldiers Employers, Unions Agree Legislation Wanted Sydney
Representatives of employers and trade-unions agreed to-day that legislation to ensure military men employment after returning from…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Soldiers' Buffet Women's Organisations Will Support Prize Offered for Name
The suggestion of the Victoria League to establish a soldiers' buffet in Newcastle where the "boys" can feel at home, enjoy impromptu music, find someone…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Union Threatens Dispute Soldiers' Quarters at Ingleburn Wants Timber Order Cancelled Sydney
The Secretary of the Timber Workers' Union (Mr. J. Culbert, M.L.C.) said to-night that a major dispute was likely in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Death Of Anzac At Muswellbrook MUSWELLBROOK
Richard Williams, a native of Tasmania, died at Muswellbrook after a short illness, at the age of 69 years He joined the 52nd Battalion in that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War News Flashes
German bombers again swept towards Scotland to-day and twice raided Scapa Flow slightly damaging the old battleship Iron…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War in the Palatinate
The war is making fresh demands on everybody's geography, such terms as "The Palatinate" now appearing in the cables…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War 25 Years Ago
A BATTLE has taken place in the North Sea, between a British cruiser and four destroyers and German destroyers. All four of the…
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