War Finance Four Principal Sources Points Explained
The phrase [?] idea of money of the spending of [?] to have a [?]…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1940
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Latest War News Like An Old Naval Battle
The Nelson spirit is still prevalent in the British Navy. This was proved conclusively in the encounter with the German Auxiliary Cruiser, "Altmark," at the week-end. When the Altmark endeavoured to ram the British…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wool Purchase Criticism Suggested War Council. Graziers' Association Agenda
The Imperial wool purchase contract will be one of the main subjects of discussion at next month's conference of the Graziers' Association in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Germany Lies, Says Minister. Facts About This Newsless War
"When you see that British, and German versions of happenings in this war conflict have no hesitation in accepting…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War British Prisoners Rescued Taken From German Prison Ship
Between 300 and 400 British seamen were rescued from the German prison ship Altmarck by a British destroyer in a Norwegian fjord on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Served in Great War Death of Mr. A. H. Jacques SINGLETON
Mr. Alfred Henry Jeques, of [?] York-street, Singleton, who [?] for three and a half years with [?] A.I.S. in the Great War died in [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →MR. E. Hunter Bowman's Race Winnings. Five Per Cent For Patriotic Funds. for Duration of War
Mr. E. Hunter Bowman, of " Skellatar," has advised the hon. secretary of the Muswellbrook and District Patriotic Fund that he…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Visit Ellalong Swimming Pool
A few days ago Ellalong swimming baths were visited by about a hundred officers, N.C.O.'s, and men from the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Returned Soldier’s Death Gloucester
Mr. George R. McBain, a returned soldier, serving with the Newcastle garrison, died at Newcastle on Saturday. Deceased tired at Copeland and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →England Refuses To Hand Over Prisoners Norway Angry “Violation of Neutral Rights” Fear of Germany (Daily War Commentary issued by the Department of Information)
The Altmarck incident continues to occupy the world’s Press almost to the exclusion of other war news. Following the rejection of Norway’s demands for the return of the liberated British prisoners, Mr. H. Hamore, President of the Norwegian…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Wounded Many More Survive (“Mercury” Service) LONDON, February 20
The Medical Research Council, in its annual report, states that medical science has approached the point where most wounded who escape the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Comforts Czech Soldiers In France SYDNEY
A committee to supply comforts to Czechoslovakian soldiers fighting in France has been formed in Sydney by the Vice-Council for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Setback for Japanese in China Dead and Wounded Abandoned
Despite denials from Japan, reports persist that the Japanese troops are evacuating Nanning, an important junction about 100 miles from…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →£230,000 for War Loan Sydney
The Postmaster General (Mr. E. J. Harrison) said to-day that the Australian Broadcasting Commission would not he followed to SPEND £350,000…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →British War Funds Gift From Malay States
Malay's gift of £1,000,000 to the British Government for the war effort has been approved. The High Commissioner, Mr Shenton Thomas,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Canadian War Effort (“Mercury” Service)ottawa, February 20
The Canadian Minister for Finance, Mr. J. L. Ralslop, that Canada’s war effort would cost 500,000.000 dollars (£A1 42,857,143) in the coming fiscal year. The Defence Department has issued a statement that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Turkey Invokes New Defence Law Threat of War in Balkans
Turkey has decided to invoke the National Defence Law, which was authorised by Parliament on January 18. The application of this law is interpreted to mean that Turkey feels that she or the Allies are threatened in the Balkans or…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldier Killed Knocked from Car Greta Fatality
When a car load of [?] was ret[?] to the carom at Great from a changes at Banking about 140 the morning a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldiers Wreck Hotel in Canada
Marching four abreast, 120 soldiers, in uniform, invaded the Riviera Hotel, at Toronto (Ontario), and wrecked the entire lower floor…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Comforts for Czechoslovaks Soldiers Committee Formed in Sydney. Sydney
A committee to supply comforts to Czechoslovakian soldiers fighting in France has been formed in Sydney by the Vice-Consul for…
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