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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1940

466 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 11 of 24

OVER £1,000 RAISED. Moree Win-the-War Rally. Field Ambulance Appeal

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 1

Maintaining the [?] enthusiasm and warm-hearted gent[?]lly in connection with the national w[?] effort Moree and district people on [?] night packed…

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Returned Soldiers and Militia

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 1

The following explanation is forwarded for publication by the president of the Moree sub-branch of the R.S.S. I.L.A…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Aboriginals Enlisting

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 1

It is evident the aboriginals in the Walgett district consider their native land is worth fighting for Quite a number have already enlisted, and…

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War Pictures the Convoy Comes in

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 4

In the sunset, merchant ships steam safely to port--safely because the British Navy has convoyed them…

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War Savings Certificates Ald. Griffin of Bathurst Visits Manilla

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 2

"We are proud of Manilla's War effort," said the Mayor, Ald. J. N. Kennedy, at a meeting of citizens convened to welcome…

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Accidents That Affect Soldiers

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 4

Appeal is made to all road users to exercise courtesy during this month. In other words, the Road Safety Council asks that all…

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Prisoner of War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 1

Mrs. C McIntosh of Rothesay, Neutral Bay, who received advee on May 12 that her son, [?]-Officer Ian Alexander McIntosh, R.A.F., was reported…

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LOCAL & GENERAL War Savings Group.—

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 1

The Town Clerk (Mr. W. J. Morris) informed the Council on Tuesday that a group is being formed among Council employees for the purchase of War Savings Certificates…

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"Win the War" Rally. Postponed to July 12

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 1

It was announced this morning that the "Win the War" rally, which was to have been held in the Moree Memorial Hall on Wednesday afternoon…

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Save Metal Scraps And Help War Efforts Appeal To Housewives

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 5

Australia urgently requires aluminium for its war needs. Almost every householder has, in some cupboard, shed or back yard,…

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Bulletin of War News. At Home and Abroad. Technicians Should Stick to Jobs

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 2

"The best service that any technician occupied in civil supply can offer to his country at present is to stick to his Job until he is invited to engage on direct…

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A.i.f. Recruits Additional Enlistment

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 1

The following men from the town and district have enlited during the past week:—G.M. [?] Moree: C.T. Smith, Moree; R.N. Clark, Moree; J…

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Piping Hot Tea For Troops Ford Vans Bring Comfort To British Soldiers

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 4

Five "tea cars"—Ford 10 cwt. vans, specially designed to serve hot refreshments to troops where no canteen is available—have been…

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NARRABRI and District Enlistments

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 2

Following on the list of 32 recruits who have enlisted since June 1st. in Narrabri and district, an additional 33 men have since joined up,…

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Chinese Gifts to War Effort

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 3

Some remarkable gifts to assist Britain's war effort have been made by Chinese in Malaya. Mr. Loke Wan Tho, youngest son of a famous Chinese…

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War Savings Campaign More Groups Formed

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 1

The recently appointed committee to organise the sale of War Savings Certificates in Narrabri have met with a ready…

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Henry Ford Endorses War Work Empire Countries

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 3

Mr. H. C. French, Managing Director or Ford Motor Company of Australia Pty. Ltd., stated to-day that he had received the full text or Mr. Henry Ford's statement regarding…

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Contro Criticised In Aust's War Effort SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 1

Sir Charles Marr, M.H.R., declares that inefficient control is stifling the Australian war efforts. He added that a few people should be sacked…

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Bulletin of War News. At Home and Abroad. Malaya's Rice Bowl

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 3

Nowhere in the British Empire is the "Grow More Pood" slogan being taken more seriously than in Malaya where it refers to the efforts of the…

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Right Man for Recruiting. Born to be a Soldier. Brigadier General Lloyd's Military Career

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 1

In selecting Brigadler General Lloyd as the man best fitted and most likely to maintain a steady flow of recruits for the duration of the war, the Federal…

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