Wei Hai Wei Falls Japanese Claim Victory But Foresee Long War London February 16
The capture at Wei Hai Wei was claimed to-day toy the Japanese, according to the Peiping correspondent of the “Times”…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Murray · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1938
1,108 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 56
The Spanish War Another Rebel Success Americans Want to Lift Neutrality Law Bilbao, February 17
Another success Is claimed by the Insurgents in the failure of a fierce attack by republicans on the Nationalists stronghold at Vivol del Rio…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ex-soldiers' Plight "Wandering the Country"
In a forceful speech at the annual meeting of the Yarrawonga-Mulwala branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, the relief officer (Rev. R. S…
Continued on Trove, page 37 →Cootamundra Returned Soldiers
At the annual meeting of the Cootamundra sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League; General Sinclair M'Laglan, now residing in Scotland…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Pensions for Soldiers Policy Explained
Speaking at the smoke night social of the Rutherglen (Vic.) sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League on Monday night, the Minister for the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Returned Soldiers' League Annual Meeting of Henty Sub-branch. Mr. A. R. Barrie Elected President; Mr. H. R. Cannon, Secretary
The annual meeting of the Henty Sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. was held on Tuesday evening, the president (Mr. H. A. Brown) in the chair. There…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Pruning “War Memorial Shrubbery”
Council employes have been thinning out the scrub surrounding the War Memorial to clear the view. Left.—Mr. G. Bennet marking saplings which are to be preserved. Right.—Mr. G. Louis attending to the ones which have not earned the white mark…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →America’s War Debts No Support Foe Adjustment Plan. New York, Feb. 17
The Washington correspondent of the “New York Times” states that President Roosevelt recently conferred in served with Senator Hull, Morgenthau…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Shot in Stomach Man Wounded in Street Gunman Drives Off in Taxi Sydney
Hiring a taxi in Dowling street about 12.30 a.m., four men drove to Lansdowne street, Surry Hills, where one of them fired a pistol at Henry George…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Spanish War Rebels Claim Two Advances Teruel Again Untenable Burgos, February 18
The Insurgents claim that their troops have crossed, the Alfambra River and advanced four miles on a front of 10 miles…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →How Hitler Speaks to Germany Not a Lover of War But Not Afraid of It Attempts by Foreign Agents Would Be Repulsed at Border Innocuous Speech at Reichstag Opening BERLIN. February 20
In a speech that was more surprising than anything else for its lack of sensation, Reichsleader Hitter, speaking at the opening of the Reichstag, declared that he was not the first called to save the nation, but the last. If he had not been made Chancellor there would have been nothing but…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Hitler’s Speech to His People Post-war Recovery Due to Germany Unaided Declares Army a Happy Family Fails to Repeat Assurances to Austria LONDON, February 20
The much-publicised speech which Reichsleader Hitler made to-day to the Reichstag fulfilled none of the promises—and threats—which had been expected. It was notable for an outstanding omission—and this omission has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anzac Day Service Wider Scope Desired Catholic Approval Sought Melbourne
A new form of service at the Shrine of Remembrance at which members of all religions could take part has been drawn up by a special committee of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Albury’s Growing Western Suburb As Seen From War Memorial
To obtain this panoramic view of West Albury a “Mail” photographer climbed to the top of the War Memorial. The illustration-shows how this part of Albury has progressed. Seven or eight years ago it was scrub country, but now the many homes are connected with water and electricity. The circle in the right hand portion of the picture is a sports oval, which is being laid down Next to it are the tennis courts. The building on the extreme right is the West Albury Public School. THE OVERSEAS WORLD IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Labor and Elections Mr. Lang Opposed A.L.P. to Wage War Carry Fight to Opponents Sydney
The Industrial executive decided late to-night to carry the fight right into the camp of the N.S.W. branch of the A.L.P., and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Diggers of 1938 Are the Diggers of 1918. Old Soldiers Never Die
During the Great War the Diggers earned a reputation for initiative, originality, and a humorous outlook on life. They have perpetuated…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Trade with China War Creates Stalemate
The war in China has not yet affected Australian trade with China to the extent expected, but there is evidence of a growing stalemate between the…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Organised for War Railways and Troops
Detailed plans and timetables for the concentration of troops at any of several places that are considered to be likely objects of attack by an…
Continued on Trove, page 38 →Hay War Memorial High School. Prefects and Captains
The ballot for prefects for 1938 hy both staff and pupils resulted in the following being elected: Boys: John Sheridan, Jas…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →OVER 35,000 Tons New British War Ships London, February 20
The naval correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" states that the new British battleships to be built this year may surpass in size the 42,100-ton…
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