R.a.f. Suffers Heaviest Loss of War
LONDON, March 31. A.A.P.—Last night R.A.F. bombers were over Germany in very great strength. Their main…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1944
2,418 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 29 of 121
"Little Prospect Of New Schools In War Period"
"There seems little prospect of getting any new schools built during the war period," said the secretary of the District…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War's Biggest Air Battle Waged As RAF Hits Nuremburg
LONDON, Friday.—In the greatest night air battle of the war, 900 to 1000 RAF heavy bombers fought their way through a record force of hundreds of German fighters to blast the important industrial city of Nuremburg…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Killed Jap With One Hit [?] a "Herald" War Correspondent.")
When a Japanese marine attempted to penetrate an Australian forward outpost near Bogadjim, an Australian corporal killed him by…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldier Makes a New Friend
Trooper C. J. Moore, of Victoria, makes a pal of a Kai Kai youngster in Dutch New Guinea. The little fellow is chewing coconut-bark…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Tea to Revive Tired Soldier
Private Tom Kingsley, of Texas, Queensland, helps to revive Private Colin Fishner, of Blanchetown, South Australia, after a 3000ft. climb to Cameron's Knoll in the Finisterre Range, New Guinea…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldier Stabbed in Back
SYDNEY, Friday.—An Australian soldier was stabbed in the back during a brawl in which Javanese seamen and civilians were concerned…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Book for Soldier
At the American Red Cross Service Club library, Gunner J. W. Haller selects a book. The Librarian is Miss Billie Williams (at table), and the Assistant Librarian Miss Joan Clack…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Roosevelt Won't Sign Soldier Vote Bill Australian Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Friday.—President Roosevelt has notified Congress that he is allowing the controversial soldier Vote Bill to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →For Anzac Day
Ready for Anzac Day, 1944.— Messrs. H. Wylan and W. Lahiff paint the war memorial outside Newcastle Post Office in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Free Travel Wanted on Anzac Day
Free travel for ex-servicemen by teams, trains and buses in the Newcastle and coalfields districts on Anzac Day will be sought by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Closed Anzac Day: Flood Of Protests Proposed
The State branch of the Returned Soldiers' League will be asked to suggest to every sub-branch in the State that telegrams be sent…
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SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED.—Members of the Hamilton sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League assisted by the Women's Auxiliary entertained…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soviet Homes for War Orphans
LONDON, Sunday.—The "Daily Worker" reports that the Soviet Union is organising and building special homes to accommodate 1760…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Two War Correspondents Are Presumed Dead
LONDON, Sunday.—Two war correspondents. Stewart Emery ("News Chronicle") and Stanley Wills ("Daily Herald") are…
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SYDNEY.—Imrie McIntosh (34), soldier, was remanded to April 5 on £80 ball to-day at Newtown Court on a charge of maliciously…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Adopt-a-Soldier" Success Comforts Fund Will Gain £19,000 From Scheme's First Year
For its first year of operation expiring next month, the Newcastle ACF's "Adopt-a-Soidier" appeal will net about £19,000 in cash and contracts. Mroe than 7000 adoptions, representing £18,200, have…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Islington Anzac Service
Islington sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League made arrangements last night for its Anzac commemoration. A march…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Observance of Anzac Day
SYDNEY, Monday.—Representatives of New South Wales branch of the Returned Soldiers' League asked the Premier (Mr. McKell)…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Anzac Service at Islington
Islington sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League will hold an Anzac Day memorial service at the soldiers' memorial near the Fire Station Hall,…
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