Russia's Brief War
At the beginning of this month Japan was facing defeat, but no one could say with confidence that end of the war was in…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1945
2,083 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 71 of 105
War Minister Took Life
NEW YORK, August 15. A.A.P.â The Japanese War Minister, Korechika Anami, committed suicide, Tokio Radio announced…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Six Years' War
WORLD WAR I. (August 4, 1914-November 11, 1918) lasted four years and 99 days. World War II. (September 3,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →China at War Eight Years
CHINA was the first nation to take up arms against the aggression which led to the world war. A trivial episode outside…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Man-o'-war for Victory Cup
Man o' War formerly trained by F. Grisdale at Broadmeadow, for "Mr. L. Lenoil," has returned to Newcastle to run in the Newcastle Victory Cup on Saturday. The big black gelding is now trained at Randwick by R. H. Abbott for Mr. Spencer Shade…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →War Will Continue to Affect Finance
CANBERRA, Wednesday.—The war must leave its mark on Australia for a long time. Because full demobilisation cannot…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Subsidies, War Debts Will Keep Taxes Up
CANBERRA, Wednesday.—Price stabilisation subsidies and Government assistance to dairying and other primary industries will be continued…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Law Tangles Delay War Crime Trials "Herald" Service
LONDON, Aug. 15.—The trials of Nazi war criminals are not expected to open before the middle of October, despite promises of an early start,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Saw Start and End of War At Same Berth
An overseas ship in Newcastle yesterday was berthed at the same wharf at which she lay when war was declared…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Chaired Comrade
During the procession along Hunter-street yesterday afternoon, two soldiers chaired a comrade for a considerable distance over the paper strewn road…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Special Soldiers Sent North to Care for Captives
The first of a number of parties of specially selected servicemen left Australia yesterday for Manila to begin preparations for trading and the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Young Returned Soldier Killed by Truck
SYDNEIY, Wednesday.—Struck by a motor-lorry in Pyrmont. Joseph Wardman, 24, of Pyrmont, a returned soldier, was killed instantly…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Must Eradicate German War Fanaticism
LONDON, August 16.—Under the Potsdam Agreement, Britain, America and Russia have now to embark upon the task, momentous for the future peace of Europe and the world, of eradicating…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Threat of Civil War in China
LONDON, Thursday. — Reports from Chungking state that clashes have taken place between Chinese Communists and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Jap Fleet Finished In War's Closing Days
GUAM, Friday: In the last days of the Pacific war the American Third Fleet completely and utterly destroyed the remnants of the Japanese Navy, Admiral Chester Nimitz's communique reports…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Duke's Message to Australia War-winning Spirit Would Win Peace
CANBERRA, Thursday.—The Allies' determination which won the war would also win the peace, the Duke of Gloucester said in his V.P. broadcast to Australia to-night. On behalf of the King, the Duke congratulated all…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Japanese Envoys Flying to War Fronts "12 Days To Stop All Fighting"
MANILA, Friday.—Members of the Japanese Royal Family are flying to China and Manchuria today to ensure the surrender of their troops on those battlefronts. Another party—all are being sent by the Emperor—will leave for the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →To Guard Soldier Business Man
After discussing the question of aliens in businesses last night. New Lambton-Lambton sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League agreed to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Killed in Action
Mr. and Mrs., J. Drane, Sketchley parade, New Lambon, have been notified that their son, private…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wrestling for War Appeal
Newcastle police committee of the War Veterans' Appeal have arranged a wrestling bout between Australian heavyweight champion. Fred Atkins,…
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