Don’t Want to Fight South African Nationalists Believe War Near Cape Town, May 12
Dr. Malan and Messrs Strydom, Vandermerwe and Nel, the provincial leaders of the South African National Party, have signed a statement…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1939
1,440 stories in Murray's papers · page 19 of 72
CHILTERN Returned Soldiers Meet
Mr. R. O. Wiseman presided at the monthly meeting of the Chiltern sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. Others present were Messrs. P. L. Hitch, A…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →No Justification for War Yet—mussolini Sarcasm and Threats in Speech His Faith in the Axis Will March Side by Side With Germany TURIN, May 14
“A review of tie situation shows that there do not at the present time exist in Europe problems of such magnitude as to justify war, which would become universal,” declared Signor Mussolini, when opening the economic self-sufficiency exhibition to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Tug-o-war Champions in Action at Sports Ground
During the half-time interval of the match between Albury and Wodonga at the sports[ ground on Saturday a challenge tug-o’-war contest for the Masters Cup was staged. The holders of the cup, Albury Abattoir, successfully defended the trophy, and continued their undefeated run. This picture shows the crowd gathered around the contestants…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Returned Soldiers and Defence
The State president of the B.S.L. (Mr. L. A. Robb) visited Wagga last evening and addressed a very large meeting of returned men. The lesson…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Albury Overlooked in Defence Scheme Key Railway Station Inadequate Goods Handling Equipment Would be a Big Hold-up in Time of War
A key railway station in Australia’s defence system upon which the Commonwealth is spending £70 million, Albury is most…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →“If King Goes to War, Australia Will Follow” Mr. Menzies’ Definite Statement in Sydney Does Not Stand For Location Great Praise for Chamberlain “Humiliated Himself in Cause of of Peace” SYDNEY
Prolonged cheering greeted the statement of the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) at the Town Hall to-night that the Commonwealth Government did not stand for a policy of isolation. “We do not believe that Australia can sit quietly in a corner and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In the Event of War Britain’s Emergency Plans LONDON, May 6
As a safeguard in the event of war the Government has announced a supplementary civil estimate of £3,350,000 (sterling), which includes £2,100,000…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Letters to the Editor Hume Shire and a Returned Soldier
Sir,—As one of the deputation to the Hume Shire Council, re Mr. E. Williams’ proposed removal from an ex-water reserve at Lavington, will…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Japan Will Remain Neutral in Event of European War Tokio, May 17
It is understood that the Government has definitely decided that its attitude in the event of a European war would be one of “sympathetic…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Trying to Bring Russia Into the Fold Negotiations Still Progressing France May Find Way Out New Move Would Bring Britain Into War LONDON, May 16
There will be no delay in sending the British reply to the most recent Russian communication on Eastern security. Lord Halifax will leave London on Saturday morning for Geneva and will have conversations with…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Spanish War Franco in Madrid LONDON
General Franco to-day entered Madrid. The event, according to the Minister of the Interior, symbolises the termination of the war. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Returned Soldiers' League Soldiers' Preference Demanded Arrangements for Annual Ball
The monthly meeting of the Henty sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A was held on Tuesday evening, the chair being taken by the president (Mr. A. R…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →An Australian Girl Abroad Soldiers Trapped by Avalanche Too Much Snow in Switzerland KANDERSTTG
Well, we asked for snow, and we've certainly got it. There's masses of it on the ground and wads still coming down, and even the natives find the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Owe No Apology Say Returned Soldiers Deny Using Word “Inhuman” Hume Council and Digger Williams
Denying that the word “inhuman” had been used, at its meeting, the Albury sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League decided after…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Anzac Day in London Rehearsal for Tattoo English and Dutch Naval Units
Top Left; Field-Marshal Lord Birdwood and Anzac representatives going from Australia House to a special Anzac Day service at St. Clement Dane’s Church in the Strand. A commemorative ceremony was held at the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Spanish Civil War Ends With Big March Through Capital "Long Live Death," Moorish Potentaten British Loan For Franco—For the Present LONDON, May 19
The Spanish civil war, which cost more than a million lives, including those of countless thousands of women and children, and caused millions of pounds' damage to property, was officially brought to a close…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wanted to Have "Lifer" Released Returned Soldiers Fail Wounded a Constable Sydney
Efforts by the Returned Soldiers’ League to have James Lucas, aged 51, a "lifer," released from gaol have failed…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Woman Wounded Whilst at Coursing Meeting Injury Not Serious Sydney
While standing in the crowd at the mechanical coursing-- meeting at Harold old Park last night, Mrs. B. Thomas, of Marrickville, was struck on the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Frontier Incident May Cause Flare Up Germans Destroy Polish Customs House Chauffeur Retaliates; Nazi Wounded Situation Described as “Exceedingly Tense” LONDON, May 21
A German crowd, including many uniformed men, fired on and destroyed the Polish Customs House on the East Prussian frontier to-day. The occupants fled from the district when the police…
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