In Berlin No Enthusiasm For War Population Quiet. Brussels
Belgian and Swiss correspondents sitll in Berlin say that Herr Hitler is determined that Britain and France shall fire the first shots on the Western…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1939
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German War Planes On French Frontier No Planes Over Paris. London
The Associated Press confirms that German planes made the first invasion of France, but none appeared over Paris. It is understood they passed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State House Adjourns Yesterday Premiers' Conference to Discuss War Measures Sydney
To enable the New South Wales Premier, Mr. Mair, to attend the conference of Premiers, at which the fullest measures of co-operation with…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Cabinet No Composite Govt.? Prediction At Canberra Menzies Makes No Approach Canberra
There is no likelihood at present of the formation of a National Government in Australia, and a coalition between the U.A.P. and the C.P. is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Co-operation Africa with Britain Defeat Of Hertzog Govt. Debate on War Issue Capetown
The South African Parliament decided, by 80 votes to 67, to sever relationship with Germany and to continue co-operation with Great…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldier Shot by I.R.A. Members. Belfast
A number of members of the I.R.A. attacked and shot a territorial named McCultugh, in Queen street, Belfast…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Maclean Council The War Clouds Approaching Swimming Season Jubilee Celebrations
The September meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night last, there being present, Aldermen W. J. Rolph (Mayor),…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Next Match In Melbourne Sporting Activities in War. Sydney
The next match for the Davis Cup will be played in Melbourne, and not in Sydney, as had been hoped. The announcement that Melbourne…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Parliament Unanimous Pledge to Government to Carry on War Against Germany Demand for Rigid Measures Against Profiteering Canberra
The Commonwealth Parliament to-day unanimously pledged its support to the Government in the prosecution of the war against Germany. A feature of the debate was the demand by all speakers for rigid measures to prevent wartime profiteering…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →British Soldiers Assist in Harvesting. London
It is officially stated that the War Office is assigning soldiers to assist in the harvest until September 20. Farmers are paying the soldiers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Massing for Great Battle German and Polish Armies on Line Forty Miles From Warsaw No Big Scale Fighting on Western Front Sensational Reports Have Been Officially Denied Commonwealth Parliament's Unanimous Decision Support Government in War Against Germany London
Despite sensational unconfirmed reports from American sources, there has been little fighting on the western front, according to French and German official reports. The Ministry of Information has announced that British warships…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →How Goes the War?
The conflict has been raging just one week. Pierce fighting in Poland. German reports of substantial advances,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australia's Part in the War
Now that the first shock of the declaration of war by Britain has subsided, and the nation is becoming adjusted to the new Position, with time to reflect on causes and effects, it is abundantly clear that if there is any country in the world that is wise in throwing m its lot with Britain in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Continuous Work In War Industry Application Granted. Sydney
The first of what will probably be many applications to conciliation committees for continuous work in essential industries during the war period…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Pilots Creation Of Reserve Civil and R.A.A.F. Training Melbourne
The Minister for Civil Aviation, Mr. Fairbairn is expected to make an important announcement to-morrow previding for the immediate formation of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →1000 Tanks Used Spearhead of Attack Is Towards Saarbrucken Advance of Seven Miles in First Pish Allied War Planes Bomb Essen Steelworks British Troops Arriving in Steady Stream London
A terrific attack with one thousand tanks, hundreds of war planes and large bodies of troops enabled the French army to penetrate German territory to a depth of seven miles. The objective of the French military experts is to penetrate the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"War Loading" Insurance Policies Companies Considering. Sydney
The insurance companies will probably issue a "war loading" on new life insurance policies taken by persons engaged in war, but existing policies…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →British Effort Gaining Momentum Prime Minister's Speech War Position Outlined London
Outlining the war situation in the House of Commons to--day Mr. Chamberlain said the Poles were fighting hard against a strong and ruthless…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A.M.P. SOCIETY Life Assurances And War Risk Existing Policy--holders Covered
Policy--holders, and the public generally, will be interested to learn that the A.M.P. Society has decided that in regard to existing policies on the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Leaflet "Bombs" British Masterstroke Text of the Message "War Was Unnecessary." London
The "bombing" of Germany British machines with 10,000,000 leaflets is regarded as a masterstroke of ingenuity, and is a psychological…
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