German War Prisoner Be Exhumed After 20 Years London, (By Air Mail)
A German Officer who died in November 1918, while a prisoner of war in England and was buried at Bray Cemetery, near…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Riverina · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1939
1,785 stories in Riverina's papers · page 10 of 90
Soldiers' Queen Committee Active
Although none of the patrons of the "Crazy Ball" attended in costume, Friday night's function was a pleasant and enjoyable event. A fair…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Chrysler Chief Does Not Expect War SYDNEY
Mr. W. Ledyard Mitchell, vice-president of the Chrysler Corporation, who has just arrived in Sydney from overseas, said today that he did not…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →R.A.F. Enlistments London
Last week 857 recruits joined the R.A.F. against 330 the corresponding week of the previous year, bringing the total acceptances of pilots…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Enlistments Encouraged by Rural Bank
Training in military duties and preparation for home defence by service in the militia are just as necessary as it is for a bank to have trained men…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wounded by Cassowary
Claude Boyle, of Feluga, near Tully, Queensland, was badly wounded in the leg when attacked by a cassowary on Monday. He was hunting three huge…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Palestine Shootings Two Rilled; Two Wounded London
The Jerusalem correspondent of "The Times" states that desultory shootings killed two and wounded four…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Commonwealth "War Book" Plans Taking Shape Melbourne
The Commonwealth War Book, embodying complete defence measures to be taken in time of national emergency and their economic implications, is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dominions Supplying War Materials? to Possible Hostile Nations London
The complaint that the Empire was supplying armament materials to possible hostile nations was made by Mr. Arthur Edward (Lab.) during the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Far East War Shanghai Terrorism Japan Threatens Firm Action TOKIO
The Premier (Baron Hiranuma) stated in the House of Representatives that unless the terrorist situation in Shanghai was remedied the Government…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →St. Michael's Fete Excellent Business Done Tug-o'-war Semi-finals To-night
The public again attended in large numbers at St. Joseph's school grounds last night, when St. Michael's parish fete was continued. The numerous…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →No War Party ! LONDON
A vigorous denial of suggestions made abroad that there was "a war party" in Great Britain, was given by the Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Republican War Material Big French Purchase Likely London
The Perpignan correspondent of "The Times" says that the French Government is completing a big deal with the Spanish Government in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Spanish War Recognition of Franco Expected From France Smaller Countries Act LONDON
The Paris correspondent of "The Times" believes that at the next meeting with General Franco's Foreign Minister (General Jordana)…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Enlistments Encouraged Prominent Banker's Attitude
Training in military duties and preparation for home defence by service in the Militia, are just as necessary as it is for a bank to have trained…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers' Farms Question of Representations
Mr. R. H. Hankinson, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from the Colonial Treasurer:— "With, reference to your personal…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Full Military Pension to Replace Soldiers' Preference Resolutions of the Yanco A.L.P.
THE Yanco Branch of the Australian Labor Party, in forwarding resolutions for inclusion in the agenda of the 1939 annual…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Domestic Quarrel Husband Dead; Wife Seriously Wounded Melbourne
A domestic quarrel is believed to have been the cause of the shooting which resulted in the death of William Simpson, aged 64 years, at North…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Veterans' Home Benefit Greyhound Meeting
Members of the committee of the Wagga Greyhound Racing Club are more than gratified with the result of the widespread response to their…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Veterans' Home What the Benefit Is Arranged for
The War Veterans' Home is designed to cater for the "burnt out" sailors and soldiers, who through war service or the vicissitudes of…
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