Japan Will Bomb Railway Stop War Supplies LONDON, February 8
The Japanese Naval Spokesman (Rear-Admiral Masso Kanazawa) reiterated to-day that Japan would continue to bomb the French-owned Yunnan railway as…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1940
4,844 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 28 of 243
Sweden Buys U.S. War Planes New York, February 8
At order front Sweden for the purchase of American war planes has been accepted. It involves the expenditure of 9,000,000 dollars (£2,812,500 Aust.) for…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →On Leave From East War Causes New Tourist Traffic SYDNEY
Employees of British firms throughout the East have been asked not to take their long leave in England during war time, and consequently they…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Russian Produce for Germany War In Finland Causes Hold-up LONDON
The war in Finland prevents Russia giving definite undertakings for the supply of produce to Germany…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Troops Active in Rhineland! "Germany Expects 1940 to End War" LONDON, February 8
The Paris Radio quotes a report that neutral circles in Berlin are saying that there is feverish military activity throughout the Rhineland. It is stated that…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Nations Will Buy Shares Inter-American Bank to Absorb War Shocks WASHINGTON, February 8
Plans for an Inter-American Bank, with a capital of 100,000,000 dollars, have been approved by the Inter-American Economic and Financial Committee, which…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Near East War Fears France's 2,000,000 Troops Ready Drive for Oil London
With dramatic suddenness Turkey to-day dismissed all German engineers and technicians employed at her dockyards and sent marines to occupy the Krupp-owned shipyards at the Golden Horn…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Labour Party States War Policy Overthrow of Hitlerism Negotiation Terms (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, February 8
The declaration of policy by the National Executive of the Labour Party calls upon Britons to contribute their utmost effort towards…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Must Win Peace for Humanity War Policy of Labor in Britain "Hitlerism Is Worse Than Warfare" London
"We should regard the extinction of a full Finnish democracy as an intolerable disaster for civilisation," states the national executive of the British Labor Party, in a declaration of peace aims and war policy…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →They Like the Life Young Soldiers at Greta Camp Salads and Sausages
A line of military trucks, spaced at regular intervals, moved slowly over the new road between Greta camp and the main highway. Bronzed drivers…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Make Parcels For Soldiers Safe and Strong
With the sailing of the Second A.I.F. many relatives and friends will be anxious to send parcels for birthdays or anniversaries…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A.I.F. Enjoy Concert At Ingleburn Soldiers' Concert
Eyes wide open, soldiers gaze fixedly at the stage, during a concert arranged for their benefit at Ingleburn. BALLET…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Enlistments for Overseas War Fund Seeks Details
The compilation of a complete record of Newcastle enlistments in the 2nd A.I.F., the Navy and the Air Force for overseas service…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War News Flashes
A Heinkel bomber was shot down and two are believed to have been seriously damaged when Nazi raiders were repulsed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Speed Cyclists' Part in the War
The speedway lads in Sheffield (England) have responded to the national call so well that the team who won the preliminary round of the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Woman's Realm Lady Gowrie's Appeal for War Funds CANBERRA
An appeal to all Australian patriotic fund organisations to make a special effort in the next few months was made to-day by Lady Gowrie, wife of the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Y.M.C.A. DECISION Continue Normal Work During War
The normal work of the Y.M.C.A. of Newcastle will be carried on to the fullest possible degree during the war period. This was decided upon by a special…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Chicago's War on Gambling Ban On Telephones To "Horse Parlors"
Chicago has moved further towards solution of the almost traditional gambling problem in the past few months. WHILE there may still be a few secluded race-track bookmakers…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Rural War Time Problems Agricultural Council Ends Conference BURNIE
The 11th meeting of the Australian Agricultural Council was continued to-day, when statements submitted by the Department of Commerce concerning war-time…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →What War Workers Are Doing New Younger Set To Be Formed
This week was a very active one for Women's Patriotic organisations. In addition to weekly meetings, the Legacy Club held its annual meeting, at which a very good year was reported…
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