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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

3,171 stories in Murray's papers · page 31 of 159

Progress of the War

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

The activity during the last few days has been mainly diplomatic. Every capital in Europe is stirred by the cross currents of intense diplomatic activity. It is reported that Finnish delegates have gone to Moscow by air to conduct peace talks…

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Cabled War Items British Labor Attitude Support Prosecution of War LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Greenwood, in a speech, declared that Labour would support every necessary step for the successful prosecution of the war. He…

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War Sends Up Insurance Rates on Cargoes Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 1

Leading underwriters in Australia, including Lloyd’s, have placed a surcharge of 200 per cent on cargoe insurance rates in the combat zones…

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Mass War Hysteria Condemned by A.N.A. President

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 6

COWES (Phillip Island), Monday “Mass hysteria becomes rampant in war time, and it is well for us to avoid the hysteria that now…

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Big Loan to Close; War Savings Certificates to Be Sold Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 3

The Commonwealth £18,000,000 war and public works loan will probably close on Wednesday and will be followed immediately by the launching…

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The War Day by Day. By the Department of Information Death of General Squires

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 3

Every Australian under aims will feel a sense of loss at the death of the Chief of the General Staff (Lieutenant General E. K. Squires, C.B., D.S.O.,…

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Poor Season and War Among Factors Blamed For Man’s Bankruptcy Examined by Albury Court

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 3

Failure to collect debts, a very poor season for the sale of refrigerating plants, the war, and extra expenses incurred searching for work,…

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War to End in 6 Months German Military Belief Following Ribbentrop's Visit to Italy London, March 10

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 3

Neutral correspondents in Germany state that Ribbentrop's visit to Italy presages events of the greatest importance in the…

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Soldier’s Taxi Ride Cost Him £11; “Assaulted the Driver” Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

“I’m sorry, I’ve only 1/G, and I’m going to be married to-day.” said Joseph Arthur Widdup, aged 28, a member of the A.I.F. to a taxi driver on Saturday,…

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Assault on Soldier; Man Gaoled for 3 Years Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 3

A tight between soldiers and civilians in Goulburn street, city, had a sequel Quarter Sessions to-day, when Ronald Scott, aged 22, laborer, was…

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British Wounded Landed in Africa Cape Town. March 11

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 6

A British warship has landed 16 members of the crews of the Ajax, Exeter and Achilles, who were wounded in the engagement with the Graf…

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War Council for Pastoral Industry Suggested Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 6

The establishment of a Pastoral Industry War Council to consult with and work in co-operation with the Australian Government was…

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Women Naval Officers Stepping Out War Minister in France

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 1

Left: Women of the Royal Naval Service undergoing a training course at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich. They are slow marching under the eye of an instructor…

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War Savings Certificates Will be Issued Next Monday CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 6

War savings certificates will be on sale at all banks and money order post offices from next Monday, and will be continually available from that day…

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£300 Million War Loan Opens in London London, March 12

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 6

The new war loan of £300 million opened to-day, and banks and post offices were besieged by applicants. It is expected that the loan will be a…

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British Air Minister Inspects Pilots Duchess of Kent Interested in War Work

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 6

Left: Sit Kingsley Wood, the Minister for Air, inspects some of the new R.A.F. pilots at a west country station. Top: The Duchess of Kent on a visit to the prisoners of war packing depot at St. James Palace. The depot is part of the Red Cross and St. John war organisation…

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War Trade Agreement Signed with Norway (British Official Wireless) LONDON, March 11

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 6

Trade negotiations which have been proceeding between the United Kingdom and Norway are now concluded and a war trade agreement was…

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Rest Room for Soldiers

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 4

Sir,—The writer of to-day’s letter may think the R. S. League is doing little, but he can rest assured they are doing their best in the matter but find…

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Europe Waits on News From Moscow Momentous Talks Proceeding in Soviet Capital Peace Hanging in Balance Berlin Certain That Finnish War Almost at End Sweden and Norway Angry with the Allies Russians Claim Complete Encirclement of Viborg LONDON, March 12

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 1

Official circles do not confirm or deny reports that were issued during the day that a Russian and Finish peace is imminent. To-night’s despatches from the Scandinavian capitals continue to carry a confident tone…

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Valuable Suggestions for Next Anzac Day

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 3

Sir,—With Anzac Day only a little over a month away, I offer a few suggestions. I am a resident of Goulburn, and my work often brings me…

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