Turkey Anxious to Start War Against Germany and Russia? Istanbul, February 9
According to reliable sources Turkey will reject the protest which, it is understood. Captain von Papen has been Instructed to make…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1940
3,171 stories in Murray's papers · page 20 of 159
U.S.A. War Sales Internal Protective Steps Roosevelt Worried Washington. Feb. 8
The Administration policy to meet the long-range effects of the continued large war purchases from the United States is likely to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →British Food Prices Jump Higher Than in Last War Subsidies Defended London. February 8
During a debate in the House of Commons on food prices, Mr. Klngsley Griffith said that the official rise in the cost of living did…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Labor Hopes for New World Order After the War (British Official Wireless) LONDON, Feb. 8
Labor’s peace aims are contained in a declaration of policy issued by the Labor Party executive, reaffirming loyalty to the Socialist and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Empire Air Force Enlistments Large Sydney
The number of applicants for enlistment in the Empire air scheme was gratifyingly large, said the Director of the R.AA.F. Recruiting Drive…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Action by Turkey May Set Balkans Alight Blow to Germany’s Might Seize Krupps’ Shipyards Allies Ready to Extend the War ISTANBUL, February 8
Turkish marines have occupied the German-owned Krupps shipyards on the Golden Horn. The Government has announced the dismissed of German naval engineers and technicians who have been equipping…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Relatives Can Now See Wounded Soldiers in France London, Feb. [?]
Relatives of seriously wounded members of tho B.E.F. are being taken to France under the auspices of the Red Cross in order to allow them…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →England’s Former War Chief
Central figure in an amazing drama—political and military—Mr. Hore-Belisha was forced lo resign as British Minister for War a few weeks back. These series of snaps show the deposed Minister at the zenith of his power. With General Gamelin (top left), with Lord Gort (centre top), with the French Premier, M. Daladier (top left), with Lord Nuffield (below left), with one of his workmen (centre), with the Prime Minister (below right)…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Scenes From War-wracked Poland
Top Left: The Germans, [?]ving wrecked Poland now compel its people to set [?] straight again, They do so under the vigilant eye of an armed escort (marked X). Top Right : Polish prisoners on their way to Germany under an armed guard. Centre : A German sergeant-major teaching Polish children how to count…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →MALCOLM McEACHERN Is Now “Jetsam” Presenting Special Australian War Songs
Old-timers in Albury will remember Malcolm McEachern, who since has blossomed into an international singer…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Afraid of Peace ? Official Circles Resentful Post-war Problems London, February 10
Official circles are Inclined to resent inquiries about preparations for the immediate post-war period, which many believe will prove to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →American Hypocrisy Roosevelt Slates Soviet But U.S.A. Sells War Materials to the Reds New York, February 11
A few hours before President Roosevelt had bitterly assailed the Soviet for invading Finland and had practically declared a state of war to exist…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sailors and Soldiers Clash with Communists Police Protect the Reds Afternoon and Evening Incidents Doctor Attacks Allies And the Labor Party MELBOURNE
Communists and soldiers and sailors figured in “incidents” in Melbourne this afternoon and to-night, and police protection had to be given the Reds. A threatened clash between Communists and about 50 soldiers of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Soldier Killed When Truck Hits Telegraph Pole Sydney
Quartermaster - Sergeant George Eyre Arthur, of the 21st Light Horse, formerly an orchardist at the Government Experimental Farm at Wagga,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Police and Soldiers Ordered to Kill Escaped Internee, If Necessary Sydney
Alfred Fritz Yackels, alias Joseph Alfred Schmidt aged 40, daringly escaped from the internment camp at Liverpool yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Can He Silence Guns ? Roosevelt Moves to End War in Europe Envoy Leaving for Continent Dramatic Intervention ‘Wants to Separate Germany From Russia’ New York. February 10
The President (Mr. Roosevelt) yesterday moved to end the war in Europe. He is sending a diplomat to the Continent to consult with statesmen in Britain, France, Germany and Italy. No visit will be paid…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Progress of the War
The most interesting war news to-day, to Australians, is the safe arrival in the Middle East of the first contingent of the A.I.F. The men, about 12,000 in all, left Perth on the 20th January…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Empire Short of Flax War Time Necessity
Flax fibre is invaluable in war time when tarpaulins, canvas, cordage and ropes are at a premium. The British Empire, however, produces less than 1…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Speedy War Marriages Register Offices Busy in England
A rush of war marriages has kept churches register officers and surrogates busy in England. Few people realise what a simple procedure it is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War, Day by Day Reinforcements, for 6th DIVISION
Reinforcements for the 6th Division and artillery troops (the 2nd A.I.F.) numbering 2400 troops will be enlisted, at the beginning of March. The…
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