Matters for War Advisory Council Sydney. January 13
The question of speed up in the manufacture of production of Beaufort bombers will be raised by Labor members on the War Advisory Council at its meeting…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1941
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The American Bill May Mean War With Germany MELBOURNE, January 13
The new "aid for Britain" Bill introduced into the United States Congress as a result of President Roosevelt's message is likely to meet strong opposition. This will probably make various amendments necessary, but diplomatic commentators…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Founded on Five Shillings London Perfumers Double War Exports LONDON. January 11
Since the war began, one famous London firm of perfumers has not only increased its exports, but, in the flow of regular monthly shipments, not a single…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Serious War Position British Supply Mission Here "Next Six Months Critical" MELBOURNE. January 13
A warning that the next six months would be the most critical period for the Empire's wartime industrial effort was given yesterday by members of the British Supply Mission when they arrived in Melbourne from Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Britain's Best World Sellers Among £2,605,281 Worth Of Books Exported In War Time
Shakespeare and the Bible remain the "best sellers" in the vast total of £2.605.281 worth or books sent overseas, despite the paper shortage, by…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Greek Troops in Tepelena Important Gains Against Italy (Daily War Commentary issued by the Department of In[?] MELBOURNE
A REPORT that Klisura has fallan, and that Greek troops have entered Tepelena represents a distinct improvement in the Greek position. If the Greeks follow this success by a rapid advance they will have penetrated…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stir About Lady Blamey' Proposed Visit Allowed To Visit Husband While Soldiers' Wives Are Prohibited SYDNEY, January 13
Members of the Federal Parliament to-day strongly criticised the action of the War Cabinet in allowing Lady Blarney to leave Australia to Join her husband…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Cricketer Enlists Sydney. January 13
state all-round cricketer cell pepper enlisted today in the A.I.F. and expects to be called up in March,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Returned Soldiers Complain
SYDNEY, Thursday.—Marry Yates, ex-president of the Randwick-Coogee sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, revealed today that returned…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Welcome Home to Lena Velich
Remember the shy little girl who wed to sing "Was It Rain" with the Zinc Corporation Bond a couple of years ago? . . . Lena Vellch, with a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Secretary for War Work
With the end of the year 1940, the period of service undertaken by Mr. M. U. Maddern, secretary to the Military Service Citizens' Committee, also…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shell's Contribution To "Total War"
'THE magnificent contribution that the Shell Company is making to a total war effort" was described by the general manager (Mr. Vernon Smith) in Melbourne recently. He declared that he could think…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War and the Worker (To the Editor)
Sir.—Follow Worker Barratt is in a quandary, and his expected evasions are quite consistent with the usual talent of bankrupt improvisers. He wants to know…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Big Labor Demand 75,000 Workers Needed For War Industries
More than 75,000 workers, at least one-third of whom must be skilled artisans, will be needed to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Will Use Powers Hughes Issues Threat No Interference With War Effort CANBERRA, January 14
The Federal Attorney General, Mr. W. M. Hughes, made it clear today that the Government would not hesitate to make full use of its powers under the amended regulations gazetted last night. He said the powers to prevent…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Surprise Element in Libya Campaign Three Services Co-operated (Daily War Commentary issued by the Department of Information) MELBOURNE
MILITARY experts commenting on the methods of attack used by General Wavell in the Western Desert campaign emphasise the use made of surprise and complete co-operation between all three services. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Straw Hats for N.Z. Soldiers Auckland, January 14
Straw hats will be worn by territorial's training in the warm climate of North Auckland. They will be the same shape as the familiar felt peaked hat, and are…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Legality of Wage Tax on Home Soldiers Questioned Sydney, January 13
Mr. Clive Evatt. K.C., State Labor member for Hartsville, today questioned any arrangement between the Federal and State Governments for the deduction…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Returned Soldiers Complain
SYDNEY, Thursday.—Harry Yates, ex-president of the Randwick-Coogee sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, revealed today that returned…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Council to Meet Next Month
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Advisory War Council before it disbanded last night decided to hold its next meeting in February, even…
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