What People Think War Criticism
"W.J.V." writes:— The question of sending troops to Greece has never been raised, except by the politicians. What the Press…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1941
3,571 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 65 of 179
War Conditions Affect Trunk Line Calls
Long delays in getting trunk line calls from Newcastle to Sydney was caused by war conditions having prevented the securing of the necessary…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Helping War Effort Apathy in Wallsend
"If more interest is not taken in the Wallsend Farewell Committee," said the Secretary (Mrs. W. Burns) last night, "we will be forced to disband."…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Questioned by War Council Munition Supply Chiefs
MELBOURNE, Thursday.—The Director-General of Munitions (Mr. Essington Lewis) and other heads of supply sections of the Commonwealth war effort,…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Trafficking in Food War Profiteering in Britain
LONDON, May 1. A.A.P.—Damning evidence that the public are being robbed by speculators, who traffic profitably in foods in short supply, is revealed…
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CANBERRA, Thursday. — The Federal Government to-day promulgated regulations to control public efforts to raise funds for war…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Application by Miners Want War Loading On Wages SYDNEY
An application by the Miners' Federation for an increase in wages by way of a war loading was made to the Central…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Walter Murdoch on the War Ultimate Victory Theme of Articles
Ultimate victory for the democracies is the theme of Walter Murdoch's collection of newspaper articles on the war, published by Oxford University Press…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Front Line Factories G.m.-h. Plants on War Production
A dramatic indication of the change over from peace time to war production is indicated by the fact that G.M.-H. plants all over the Commonwealth are…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →May Disband Soldiers' Committee at Wallsend
Again disappointed at the poor response to the suggestion that more citizens should interest themselves in the work of the committee. Wallsend Soldiers' Farewell and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Kotara Soldiers to Be Entertained
Kotara Patriotic Committee decided last night to hold a social and card party on May 17 and to make presentations to three Kotara men who have volunteered for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lambton-New Lambton Returned Soldiers
At the general meeting of the Lambton-New Lambton sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League lust night. Mr. E. Smith gave notice of motion…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Greater Speed in War Decisions Urged
SYDNEY, Friday.—Speaking at an American-Australian Cooperation Movement luncheon to-day. Major-General H. W. Lloyd urged greater speed in decisions…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Big Donation to War Fund Depot
A large donation from the R.A.A.F. Comforts Fund was received at the Patriotic and War Fund Comforts Depot yesterday. It included 50 pairs of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →No Support for Imperial War Cabinet
LONDON, May 2 A.A.P.—The Cape Town correspondent of "The Times" says: "There is no support here for the suggestion made by "The Times" for an…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"Unworthy of Australia" Response to War Loan
SYDNEY, Friday.—"I have no hesitation in pronouncing this effort so inadequate that it is unworthy of Australia. A greater…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →No Apathy About War Mayor Defends Newcastle
"It would be appalling if true that there is apathy in Newcastle district to the appeal for reinforcements for Australian divisions, whose valour in Greece…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Pleasure Planes for the War Washington
In response to a White House appeal, a substantial number of private and commercial planes are being transferred to the U.S. Government for shipment…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Labour Behind War Effort Mr. Cameron Opens Campaign
When he opened his campaign at Mayfield last night, Mr. R. Cameron, M.L.A., the Official Labour Party candidate for Waratah electorate, said he had been in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Many Tug-o'-war Teams for May Day
Many entries have been received for the tug-o'-war contests for the May Day sports at No. 1 Sports Ground on Monday. This feature of May Day celebrations has been…
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