Huge Increase U.S. War Equipment Production
WASHINGTON, April 9. A.A.P.—President Roosevelt, addressing a Press conference, declared that the tremendous increase in disbursements for war…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1941
3,571 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 50 of 179
Menzies Sees Nazi Doom in People's War London
"If Britain's leaders were struck down to-morrow, the people would fight on," said the Australian Prime Minister (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mr. Churchill on the War "Our Duty to Greece Was Clear" LONDON, April 9. A.A.P.
"Our duty to Greece was clear. We were bound in honour to give all the aid in our power. If the Greeks were resolved to face the might and fury of the Germans the soldiers of the British Empire would stand in line with them."…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Police Inquiries Into Soldier's Death
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Detective Sergeant Jones, of the C.I.B., left for Dubbo to-night to conduct inquiries into the death of Sergeant Vernon Clarke, 49, of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Adamstown Returned Soldiers' League
Adamstown Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League decided last night to protest against any proposal to remove the State branch office from…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Moratorium for Soldiers' Wives Canberra
By on amendment of the war Service Moratorium Regulations, gazetted yesterday, protection is afforded members of the fighting forces for their…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Great Welcome for Wounded Soldiers
MELBOURNE, Thursday.—A crowd of 100,000 lined the streets to-day to welcome more than 100 wounded Victorian soldiers, who took part in the Libyan…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Spirit of Anzac
Sir,—Australia once again will be called to do adoration to the memory of the Anzues. The gallant sons and daughters of Australia and New Zealand who gave…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Busy Day at War Fund Depot
Workers at the Newcastle War Fund Comforts Depot spent a busy day yesterday before the depot was closed for the holidays. A large parcel of comforts, donated by…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Japan Warned Prepare for Long War With China
TOKIO, April 10. A.A.P.—The Japanese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Ohashi) said to-day that Japan must be prepared for a prolonged war with the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →May Be War's Best Bomber Record-breaking Liberator
The American Consolidated Liberator may be one of the outstanding bombers of the war. The first delivery flight to Britain on March 30 set a trans-Atlantic…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Stern Test Before Allies War Position Serious, Says Mr. Fadden
SYDNEY, Thursday.—"Hitler has achieved initial successes in his spring offensive both in the Balkans and in Libya, and the general situation at the moment must be regarded seriously by the Commonwealth Government."…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cost Loading for War Goods Plan to Help W.A.
CANBERRA, Thursday.—The committee set up by the Federal Government to examine the economic position of Western Australia is expected to recommend that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Men Skilled at Shipbuilding Many Came From Overseas in Last War
If effect is given to the proposal to send skilled men from Great Britain to assist in the shipbuilding programme, it will be precisely what was done 25…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →May Enlist at Easter
Because it is desired to offer adequate facilities for A.I.F. enlistments, the military authorities have arranged to retain staffs at area offices in the Easter…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Reunion at Waratah
Waratah-Mayfield sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held a social reunion at its headquarters at Mayfield Town Hall last night. Members were accompanied…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldiers Banned on Crack Victorian Train
MELBOURNE, Thursday.—Inquiries into a statement by the Minister for Air Mr. McEwen) that the New South Wales railways seemed unaware that…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Anzac Services at Waratah
The Waratah-Mayfield sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League will hold its Anzae commemoration service on Sunday, April 20…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Seven Bands Expected Anzac Day Procession
In addition to the dawn service, the usual street parade and combined service will be held in King Edward Park on Anzac Day. Returned men and other…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wounded From Africa Big Welcome Planned in Sydney
SYDNEY, Friday.—More than 100 wounded from the African campaign are to take part in a procession in Sydney. The men lived in various parts of New…
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