Royal Australian Navy. Increases Since War Began
Rapid development of the naval construction programme prior to and since the outbreak of war has resulted in the strength of the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1940
977 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 49
West Wyalong Brothers Enlist in A.i.f
Mr. Val Morris, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Morris, of West Wyalong, has enlisted for service with the 2nd A.I.F., and will enter camp at an…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Big Air Fight War Planes in Action Bombs Dropped and Damage Reported One R.A.F. Machine Lost (By Wire) Sydney
A MESSAGE FROM LONDON STATES:—WHAT IS APPARENTLY THE BIGGEST AIR ENGAGEMENT SINCE THE…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New War Minister
Mr. Oliver Stanley, who has been appointed Britain's Secretary for War, following the resignation of Mr. Hore-Belisha…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War and Wool Possible Trade Changes Post-War Position
War-time conditions produce trading problems in all countries, but particularly for those nations engaged in hostilities who usually…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Transport and the War
There has been widespread Interest in a series of articles on producer gas as a fuel, by Professor Burstall, of the University of Melbourne, published all…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Finnish War at Sandstill
The war in Finland is at a standstill, indicating that the Russians are temporarily exhausted and possibly preparing for a new attack, either on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Latest War News LONDON
The latest release of Information covering the air battle over the North Sea on Tuesday states that a squadron of British bombers was attacked by a new…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →British Prime Minister Reviews The Progress Of The War "Allies Are Winning," He Declares Sacrifices Must Be Made LONDON
"THE New Year, which is probably the most fateful in the history of the world, opened quietly; but it is the quiet of the calm before the storm."…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A Second Generation of Soldiers
The march of the men of the Second A.I.F. through the streets of Sydney last week was given a wonderful reception by the…
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NEW AIR CHIEF.—Air Chief Marshal, Sir Charles Burnett who is coming to Australia as Chief of Stall of the Royal Australian Ah…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Polish War Victims Appeal for Assistance
From all parts of New South Wales gifts of money and clothing have been received by the Polish War Victims Relief Fund…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Financing the War" (To the Editor "Advocate")
Sir.—We have been told that the war expenditure for the current year is estimated at £62,000,000. and that the vote for the year 1940-41 may…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War, Day by Day. New Air Chief
Air Chief Marshal, Sir Charles . Burnett who is coming to Australia as Chief of Staff of the Royal Australian Air Force, has the equivalent…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Will Be Long War Sir Abe Bailey's Statement Dangerous Time Coming (By Wire) Sydney
A message from Capetown (South Africa) states:—The well known militaryman Sir Abe Ba ley, in a New Year message,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Comforts for Soldiers. Public Meeting Held
There was an excellent attendance at the public meeting convened by Condobolin Municipal Council, in the Civic Chambers on Thursday night…
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commentary on rule in Germany than the spectacle presented in the country's principal ports, including the greatest There could be no more striking…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Latest War News LONDON
The most important development in the military situation in Europe is the decision of Holland to cancel all military leave and the calling up by…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Relief for Polish War Victims
From all parts of New South Wales gifts of money and clothing have been received by the Polish War Victims' Relief Fund. The president of the…
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WIRELESS TRAINEES.—Part of Australia's contribution to the Empire Air Scheme, a wireless training school will be opened at the…
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