The War Day by Day By the Department of Information Germany and the Finnish War
In the opening stages of the Russo Finnish war, the alignment of the countries engaged in the major war was not clear…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1940
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German Finances Critical Situation Huge War Expenditure
The "Politikan'' (Copenhagen) declares Germany's finances are in such a critical condition that Marshall Goering may soon be compelled to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Exports to Japan New York
The former Secretary of State, Mr. Stimson, urges the passage or one of the four bills at present before Congress, to prohibit the export…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War, Day by Day New Air Chief
Air Chief Marshal, sir Charles Burnett, who is coming to Australia as Chief of Staff of the Royal Australian Air Force, has the equivalent…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hay War Memorial High School Leaving Certificate Results
The following are the results of the recent leaving certificate examination. The numbers refer to the following subjects:—1 English, 2 Latin,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cabled War Items Roosevelt's Peace Objectives Formulated But Not Disclosed WASHINGTON
President Roosevelt has formulated the general objectives which he regards as essential for any just and lasting peace, but feels it is unwise…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Pensions Heavy Burden of Last Conflict (British Official Wireless) LONDON, January 10
Twenty-one years after the end of the Great War, the Pensions Ministry is still spending £38,000,000 each year. This figure was given by the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Black Outs Not So Dismal for These Soldiers
Music loud and merry is the order when these lads set to work. Some of England’s soldiers in billets decided that Hitler is not going to make their life a complete misery by silent suffering through the constant black-outs. And so they sing and play, and sing again to th e delight of their wartime host and hostess…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Dutch Soldiery Is Ready — for Anything
Determined faces of Dutch soldiers loom beneath their steel helmets. The Dutch common soldier received little advertisement in foreign countries, but his efficiency is high, and with quiet mien, he awaits the order which might send him marching back to his billet, or to the front line to stem a rush grey-clad Germans, Either command will meet with the same instant obedience…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldier in Court Sent for Trial; Bail Allowed Melbourne
When Clarence Greeham, a member of the 2nd A.I.F. appeared in the City Court to-day, charged with having, as bailee omitted to account for a gold…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →War Against [?] Cyclists
Referring to the campaign against cyclists for offences against the traffic regulations, Inspector Gray, of the Albury police, told Hume Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War, Day by Day. Germany and the Finnish War
In the opening stages of the Russo-Finnish war, the alignment of the countries engaged in the major war, was not clear…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Canadian War Loan of £40 Million Ottawa, January 11
The Minister for Finance (Mr. Ralston) has annouced that the first domestic Canadian war loan will be offered on Monday. It will total…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Japan’s Troubles Increasing Premier to Resign Pressure From America Will Roosevelt Risk a War? New York, January 12
Following recent rumors of Japanese political crisis the Domel News Agency says it is reported that the Prime Minister (General…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Polish Soldiers Carry Nazi Flag
Defeated in battle, these Polish soldiers, the Nazis claim, have found life in the German army congenial and happy…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Arms Magnate’s Son Killed in Action Berlin, Dec. 12
Lieutenant von Bohlen und Halbach, second son of Krupp von Bohlen and Halbach, head of Krupps, the great German armament firm, has been…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →First British Wounded Arrive in England London, January 12
The first British wounded have arrived in England from the Western Front most of them suffering from [?] wounds and hand grenade…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Old Man Found Mortally Wounded on Wife’s Grave Sydney
Found mortally wounded beside the grave of his recently dead wife, in Waverly cemetery yesterday afternoon, Albert Curtis, aged 84, died later…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Savings Certificates Out Soon Canberra
Final approval of the design of the war savings certificates is expected next week. The certificates will be similar to those issued during the to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Germans Blame English Jews for Starting the War London, January 14
The German radio t-day launched a bitter attack on Jewry. The announcer said that it had been claimed that the Jews had no…
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