On Vast Scale America's War Programme. Washington
President Roosevelt told a pross conference to-day that the new war programme would be so vast that it would embrace and multiply all previous…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1942
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The Tide Is Turning Against Churchill in Canada Great Speech in Canadian Parliament Fine Tributes to Canada's War Effort Empire Leader Given Ovation Ottawa
"Now at last the tide is turning against Hitler. Very soon Britain will be superior in every form of equipment to her enemies. The armies of Russia are waging a furious war with increasing success along the whole front of their invaded country. In Libya British forces are striking down…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Plane Losses in War. London
The R.A.F. Fighter Command, anti-aircraft batteries and balloon defences in 1941 destroyed 1374 enemy planes, 442 of which were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Britain's War Debts Australia Cannot Cancel. Sydney
The Government spokesman said today that Australia had no intention of following the lead of the Canadian Government in cancelling British war…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Insurance To Be Established Without Further Delay. Melbourne
The Federal Treasurer, Mr. Chifley, to-day announced that a Commonwealth-wide organisation to provide war insurance on property would be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Outlook Rig Improvement But Many Dark Days Ahead. Sydney
Pointing to the Allied successes in Russia and Libya, the Deputy-Leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr. W. M. Hughes, said, to-night that, viewing the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Warmonger" Hitler on Roosevelt Regrets Russian War Mew Year Message to Nazis London
In his New Year message, Hitler described President Roosevelt as the greatest warmonger of all time. Roosevelt, he said, was not seeking a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fall of Manila Expected at Any Hour Wounded on Way to Australia Position Quiet in Malaya Japanese Say A.I.F. Retreating Without Fighting Furious Battle for Manila. New York
The fall of Manila appears imminent says the Associated Press. The latest advices showed the Japanese were overwhelmingly advancing from north and south of the city. Other reports indicated that a furious battle is raging against…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Long War Jap Premier's View Britain-U.S.A. Strong Full Dress Clash to Come New York
The Japanese Premier, General Tojo, and Admiral Shimada in New Year's messages, both declared the war might be long, according to the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Alliance Britain and U.S.A. Early Announcement Washington Conference Churchill Given Credit for Incredible Success. Washington
The "New York Times" Washington correspondent learns from official sources that an announcement of a formal Anglo-American war alliance…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Canteen Orders Soldier's Suggestion Locals Read Their Paper
Regret that the military authorities did not decree that all canteen orders sent to the men overseas should be put through the unit pay sergeant, is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Talks in U.S. War Plans Advanced Announcement Soon War Strategy Conference Washington
President Roosevelt summoned a war strategy conference late to-day at which Lord Halifax, Mr. Hull and Mr. Welles and English and American…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In War Zone Minister's Brothers. Melbourne
Two brothers of the Minister for Air, Mr. Drakeford, are in the Pacific, war zone. Mr. Drakeford said to-night that a brother in Davao had not…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Commentary Events of Week Australia A Factor in Western Pacific Melbourne
In a week of important political developments, world-wide in scope, one fact is clear—Australia as a nation is a factor in Western Pacific…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Allied War Plan Not Yet Released Australia's Assent Cabled to Churchill Canberra
The important announcement on the war plans of the democracies in the Pacific which was expected yesterday has not yet been released…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →On War Basis Aust. Military Forces May Be Change Soon Views of New Commanders Canberra
The Australian military forces may soon be placed on a battle footing similar to that of the A.I.F. it was stated authoritatively…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Modern Soldier Must Be Tough A.I.F. Has Much to Learn. Melbourne
Toughness was the main thing in modern warfare, and the Australian troops would have to learn to withstand great hardships, such as going…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal War Tax New Deduction Rule
To suit tho convenience of business firms, with heavy, pay-sheets to balance, the Deputy Federal Commissioner of Taxation, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Footing N. Zealand Measures Complete Mobilisation. Auckland
With more than 150,000 men and women enrolled for home defence services alone, New Zealand is now on a complete war…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →CAMOUFLAGING Vital Centres And Plants Plans for War Council. Sydney
Plans for camouflaging vital key centres and plants throughout Australia will be before the War Council in Canberra…
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