Australian War Memorial at Canberra Canberra
Although the Federal Government is not yet able to determine when the Australian war memorial at Canberra will be completed, the Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Murray · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1938
1,108 stories in Murray's papers · page 27 of 56
Accent on Armaments Overseas : Array of War Weapons
Top Left: England prepares! Demonstration of balloon barrage to protect London in the event of attack was a feature of the Empire Air Day programme at Cardington, Beds.—The balloons being taken out of their hangars. Top Right: Boring out a 16in. naval gun after relining at Woolwich Arsenal during a repair programme. Gauge the size of the gun from the man ! Middle: The King inspects the guard after presenting new colors to the 2nd Battalion of the Grenadier Guards at Buckingham Palace. Bottom Left: The new “Sunderland” flying boat undergoing tests at Felixtow prior to being displayed during Empire Air Day Bottom Right: Guns for the Navy— heavy naval [?] at Woolwich Arsenal awaiting repair…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →When Europe Was on the Brink of War a Recent Tense Week-end France Was Ready to March Germany and Czecho-Slovakia LONDON, June 11
It is now revealed that when Germany threatened an invasion of Czecho-Slovakia some weeks back, an order for general mobilisation in France was drafted and lay ready for signing on the desk of the Prime Minister (M. Daladier)…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War in Spain. Alleged Carrying Contraband. Rebel Troops at Castellon. GIBRALTAR
Captain Scott, of the British steamer Stancroft, pleaded not guilty to carrying war material to Spain. The prosecutor alleged that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Greater Claim (All Rights Reserved.) a Fascinating Story of Love and War. Part 13
Better still (or worse) he would always want to hear it for the rest of his life. He was just wondering what to say…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Diggers Make Merry Playing Golf Fun on the Albury Links a War Atmosphere Prevails But Without its Terrors
A war atmosphere, but without its terrors, was the keynote of the Diggers’ golf day at the Albury golf links yesterday. The A.l.F. Cup, over 18 holes , was the contest for the morning, and a four ball best ball and a “mugs” handicap each over nine holes, were…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →“Side Allied With Russia will Win Next War” Says Conservative M. P. Dictators Attacked Unrestrained Criticism London, June 12
Commander Lockyer-[?] Conservative M. P., told an audience at Leeds that If there were a European war in 1938, the side…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Debt to America Britain Cannot Pay London. June 13
America’s half-yearly demand for the payment of the war debt has been received by the Prime Minister (Mr. Neville Chamberlain), whose…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Returned Soldiers and Preference in Jobs Hume Shire Council’s Attitude in Favor of Its Abolition Interesting Comments at Yesterday’s Meeting
Considerable discussion arose at the meeting of Hume Shire Council yesterday when a request was received from the Local Government Association of Officers for council’s support in having representation made to secure the removal of the legislation giving retuned soldiers first preference…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Soldiers Transported by Plane
A new feature in the transport of the armed forces.—Soldiers of the 1st Coldstream Guards entering a plane at Oldham, preparatory to a flight to Catterick…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ald. Oldfield’s Lone Fight for Preference Returned Soldiers. Albury Council’s Attitude. Favors Abolition of Act
Albury Municipal Council has joined with Hume Shire in registering its disapproval of the continuance of the Preference to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Relics for War Museum Bust, Helmets, Coins
The annual report of the managers of the Australian War Memorial says that several interesting additions have been made to the War Museum…
Continued on Trove, page 45 →War in Spain. Three Freighters Sunk. Castellon in Rebels' Hands. VALENCIA
Bombers sunk three vessels to day—the French freighters, Gaulois and Kapeer, and the British steamer, Lucky. They also attacked the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War in China Japanese Plan Big Drive Hankow Is Objective London, June 13
The Japanese claim to have occupied Anking in the drive on Hankow against feeble opposition. The Japanese apparently plan to march westward to Hankow across the wedge of country enclosed in the loop of the Yanktse Kiang above Anking…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Returned Soldiers Group Conference at Wagga
A group conference of sub-branches of the Returned Soldiers' Association from the south-western district assembled at Wagga and discussed…
Continued on Trove, page 37 →Preference to Returned Soldiers Criticised by Hume Shire Abolition Favored
Although the vote was not unanimous, Hume Shire Council on Tuesday decided to support the Local Government Association of Officers in having…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Returned Soldiers' Preference. Discussion at Municipal Council Meeting
At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night, the already much discussed Soldiers' Preference Act came up for review. It was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldier Settlers Revision of Indebtedness
The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sinclair) states that the expert committee recently appointed by the Government to deal with its policy of rural…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Members Meet on Eve of Parliament Opening Government Parties Proposed New Legislation Outlined by Ministers “War to the Death on S.P. Betting” SYDNEY
More than 20 bills which are to be introduced during the forthcoming session of the State Parliament, which will commence on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Captain Not Guilty of Carrying War Material Gibraltar, June 17
At the conclusion of the trial Captain Scott of the steamer Stancroft, who was charged with carrying war materials to loyalist Spain, the…
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