In War Cabinet London
Mr. Chamberlain has announced his War Cabinet. Mr. Winston Churchill will be First Lord of the Admiralty Sir Samuel Hoare will be Lord Privy…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1939
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War Preparations Evacuating London Procceded Without Hitch. London
England already has every appearance of a nation at war. Last night's black-out scenes brought home the gravity of the situation. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Outbreak of War" Proclamation Issued at Canberra Last Night. Canberra
A proclamation of the existence of a state of war was issued at Canberra at 10.15 p.m. headed "Outbreak of war." The proclamation stated: "It is hereby…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ready to Face War Australian Industry Never in Better Position. Melbourne
Australian industry and commerce have never been in a better position to face war-time conditions than they are to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →At War Mr. Menzies' Announcement Hitler's Policy One of Subjugation Melbourne
"Fellow Australians, it is my melancholy duly to inform you officially that, in consequence of Germany's invasion of Poland. Britain…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In England Rugby Union Team No Tour in Event of War. London
Members of the Australian Rugby Union team landed at Plymouth and proceeded direct to Torquay. Training starts on Monday. All are fit and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →World-wide Broadcast "At War with Germany" Momentous Announcement by British Prime Minister London
The announcement that Britain was at war with Germany was made by the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, in a world-wide broadcast from No.10 Downing street, at 11.15 a.m. (8.15 p.m. Sydney time) to-day. Mr. Chamberlain said:--…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →£500 Million War Credit in Britain Final Note To Germany U.K. Better Than in 1914 Bill to Extend Conscription. London
Mr. Chamberlain declared in the House of Commons that, unless aggressive acts by Germany against Poland were immediately discontinued…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →At War with Germany the British Empire and France Hitler Did Not Reply to the British Ultimatum Mobilisation of Australian Forces Proceeding Extension of Conscription in Great Britain "Hitler Can Only Be Stopped by Force" London
"Britain is at war with Germany." This momentous announcement was made by the British Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, in a world-wide broadcast from Np. 10 Downing Street, this morning…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →At War Again
For the second time within a decade, Germany has plunged the world into war. On each occasion one man has been responsible. The first is an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Russian Press Meagre War News. London
The Moscow correspondent of "The Times" comments that the Anglo--French declaration of war on Germany is not widely known in Russia…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Security of Colonies War Office Announcement. London
The War Office reports,that regular forces and all other necessary measures to ensure the security of the colonies have been aplied…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Civic Responsibilities In War Crisis Grafton City Council References
"Since our last meeting there, has been a declaration of war," said the Mayor (Aid. D. W. Macpherson) at last night's meeting of the Grafton City…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Few Months" Hitler's Message To Army Blames England for War. London
The British Government let its mask fall and proclaimed war on a threadbare pretext, declares Hitler, in a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Will Japan Enter? Wants Offer From Britain to End Chinese War. London
The Tokio correspondent of the Associated Press of Great Britain declared that the Foreign Office spokesman indicated to--day that Japan was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Cabinet Personnel Announced Eden Dominions Secy. "With Access to Cabinet" London
Mr. Chamberlain announced his War Cabinet as follows:-- Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury, Mr. Chamberlain…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers' Club Opened In Grafton Rendezvous for Servicemen Appeal for Equipment
The Grafton sub--branch of the R.S.S.T.L.A. by a unanimous vote at its last general meeting decided to opens its rooms, Pound street, as a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Unlikely to Spread. London
Apart from those directly engaged in the war, viz., Britain, France, Poland and Germany, most European countries overseas evidently wish to preserve…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Zealand Ratifies War Declaration. Wellington (N.z.)
Emotional and patriotic scenes were witnessed in the House of Representatives to-day, when the Government's declaration of war with Germany was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Butter Export Rise In Insurance War Risk Arrangements Melbourne
No war insurance would be effected under the pool after 11 o'clock on September 3, but steamers already declared would be covered, provided they…
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