Week's Toll of Sea War London, April 16
The British trawler Sansonnet (212 tons) has been lost. The wives of two of the trawler's crew of 10 have been widowed twice in six…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1940
4,844 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 72 of 243
Plots to Sabotage War Materials for Allies Washington, Tuesday
Mr. Martin Dies, Chairman of the Congress Committee which is investigating un-American activities, announced to-day that he had obtained…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →No Pessimism in War British Nation at Play LONDON, March 21
War or no war the British nation refuses to be pessimistic. The raid on Sylt has further inspired confidence in the capabilities of the Royal Air Force,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War in Norway (Continued from Page 1) Nazi Claim Denied Five Planes Not Shot Down
The Air Ministry announces that the German High Command in a communique falsely alleges that five British aircraft were shot…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Latest War News Anti-ally Mobs in Italy U.S.A. Pressman's Charge New York
Anti-British demonstrations in Italy were certainly encouraged by the authorities," says the "New York Times" correspondent in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →No Reference to War Mr. Chamberlain in Commons Nazism Condemned (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, April 16
The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain) did not make a statement on the war when the House of Commons met this afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →War Taxes Biggest Worry for Federal House Vital Decisions in Session to Begin To-day CANBERRA
A new tax schedule of unprecedented severity will over-shadow all other items on a spectacular programme to be placed before the second session of the 15th Commonwealth Parliament, which will open to-morrow…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Civic Sub-branch to Be Formed Returned Soldiers' League
A new sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Association will be formed at Newcastle to-night. It will be known as the Civic Sub-branch, but…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Found No Work at Rathmines Ex-soldiers in Distress
Many returned soldiers now at Toronto and district are in distress. They came from other districts, seeking employment at Rathmines seaplane base. Many did…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Anzac Service at Waratah
Arrangements were completed at a meeting or the management committee of the Waratah-Mayfield subbranch of the Returned Soldiers'…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →War News Flashes
President Roosevelt is deeply concerned over America's naval deficiencies if the country should be called upon to defend supply lines to the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Comforts Depot
Two sewing machines whirred busily at the War Comforts' depot of the Newcastle and District Patriotic Fund yesterday, and scissors snipped into yards…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fashions—Last War and This
Dramatic fashion changes resulted during the last war. In this war one can already detect the evolution from extreme femininity to practicability. And one of the latter manifestations is the marked use of wool in all manner of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War 25 Years Ago
AN AIRSHIP dropped three bombs near Henham Hall, at Southwold, which was being used as a hospital for wounded. Three airships were employed in the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Traffic Lights in War Area
An unusual sight in the French Army zone on the Western Front—traffic lights installed in a small French village. French sappers have been busy constructing these lights, which are similar to those in use in Paris, and is all the small village…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Record War Knitter Brisbane
In the six months since the formation of the Laidley branch of the Australian Comforts Fund, Mrs. W. Jones has knitted—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New and Old A.i.f. in Anzac Parade Spirited Debate by Diggers
Whether or not the men of the new A.I.F. should march with the old A.I.F. in Anzac Day parades aroused spirited debate in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Police Boys' Club Concert for War Fund
Indications are that the concert to be held in the City Hall to-morrow night by the Newcastle Police and Citizens' Boys' Club in aid of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wolfe-street Closing for War Fund Effort
The Health Committee of the Newcastle Council last night recommended, subject to the approval of the Police Department, that Wolfe-street, between…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Anti-war Candidate Forfeits Deposit London
The by-election for North Battersea (London), following the retirement of the Labor Member, Mr. W. S. Sanders, resulted in the return of Mr. F. C. R…
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