War—"A Wrong Way of Living"
There are many reasons for doing away with all kinds of militaristic ideas, for they only make all countries spend a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Southern Highlands · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1939
91 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 3 of 5
Motorists Declare War! New Taxation Will Not Be Tolerated
When Parliament discusses the Budget this week, not a solitary member will be tinder the slightest illusion regarding the viewpoint…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Highland Fair. the Church and War
There was an excellent attendance at the Highland Fair at Bowral on Thursday, in aid of St. Andrew's Church, and results were highly…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another Honor for Bowral Diggers. Support for the War Veterans' Home
At the monthly meeting of Bowral Returned Soldiers last week it was disclosed that Bowral Branch stood seventh on the list for the whole…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Returned Soldiers. Monthly Meeting at Bowral
At the last meeting of the Bowral Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League there was a good attendance of members, and several…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Lessons
In a recent review of naval activities, the Minister for Defence, Mr. S[?]reet, stated that the Royal Australian Navy had taken over more…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Polish War Victims Relief Fund
Appalled by the sufferings of the people of Poland following the invasion by Germany, a committee of leading citizens of New South…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War, Day by Day
A review of public utterances throughout the Commonwealth over the last fortnight discloses complete agreement od the point that Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mittagong Returned Soldiers. Volunteers Made Honorary Members
The monthly meeting of Mittagong Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Masonic Hall, on Thursday last. The President (Mr. A. N…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Efficient Soldiers. Local Militia Men Do Well
Members of A-Company, 3rd Battalion, comprising men from Bowral, Mittagong, and Moss Vale have taken a keen interest in their work, and as…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War, Day by Day the Real Enemy
A timely warning has been given by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) against a current illusion that the issues of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Supplies Grow An Efficient Service Business Man's Tribute
Amazement at the complexity and magnitude of the war routine problems of the Defence and Supply Departments…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Truth of War Effort Information Service Aim Co-operation of all Sections
Aims and organisation of the new Department of Information as set out by the Minister (Sir Henry Gullett) following full Cabinet…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Enters Bowral Police Court. Magistrate Helps Volunteer
At Bowral Police Court on Friday there were two cases in which military forces were mentioned. The first was one in which a young man…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Socks for Local Soldiers. Experienced Knitters Wanted
There was an attendance of about thirty persons at the meeting called by the Mayoress of Bowral (Mrs. H. F. Venables) to arange for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War, Day by Day Training Militia
Activities in camps throughout Australia will be maintained for many months yet, with training of men of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Poppy Day Appeal "They Deserve Remembrance."
They deserve remembrance who have laboured and fought in our interest and for our good. No other memorial typifies outstanding service involving…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →More Volunteers Leave on Saturday. Enlistments for 2nd A.I.F.
The first batch of men who enlisted in the 6th Division of the 2nd A.I.F. left Bowral Drill Hall on Thursday afternoon of last week…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War, Day by Day War and U.S. TRADE
The passing by the United States Senate of President Roosevelt's new Neutrality Bill indicates that the legislature is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Producer Gas Fuel for Vehicles War-time Desirability
It is expected that action will shortly be taken by the Government to encourage the extensive use of producer gas for the propulsion of motor…
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