Boom in Six Months Belief of Minister War Industries Help Sydney
The acting Minister for Supply and Development (Sir Frederick Stewart), said last night that between 10,000 and 12,000 men would…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murray · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1940
3,171 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 159
Germany Has Lost 30 U-boats Since War Started Paris, January 13
Reviewing the Allied naval achievements since the outbreak of the war, the French Minister for the Navy (M. Camp[?]) recalled…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sir John Simon Says Unprecedented Sacrifices Necessary to Win the War London, January 13
The Chancellor of the Exchequer. (Sir John Simon), in a speech at Glasgow, outlined the unprecedented sacrifices expected of the public which were necessary, not only to meet the gigantic cost of the war,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →At Sports Ground To-night Carnival in Aid of War Funds Excellent Nomination's Received
Excellent nominations have been [?] by the Albury Sports and Cycle Club for the carnival which it will stage on the spoils ground to-night in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →On War Issue Election May Be Fought Mr. Menzies Waiting Appeal in March Probable Sydney
An early Federal .election is desired by powerful Influences behind the U.A.P., who believe that time is opportune to attack the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Germans Refuse to Meet British Talk Trade Despite Fact That Their Homelands Are at War London. Jan. 13
German delegates refused to meet face to face four representatives of British shipping interests who were authorised to meet the Germans at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldiers’ Parents Pensioner Sydney
In clarification of a written request Sir Frederick Stewart stated that while he is Minister for Social Services payment made by soldier sons to old age…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →No Mediation by Germany in Russo-finnish War British Statement Denied Described As An “Invention” Finns Repulse the Invaders Soviet Minimises Losses in Recent Battles LONDON. January 14
A German radio announcement categorically denies any attempt by Germany to mediate in the Russo-Finnish war. The time was not ripe for any such movie, which was the “invention of English propaganda,” it…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Progress of the War
Preparations for the big offensive expected in the Spring are going forward apace and experts are predicting a big German attack, which is expected at any time within twenty-four hours, and up to the end of the week. Holland has cancelled…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hay Patriotic and War Fund Committee
At the meeting of this committee held in the Council Chambers on Thursday, 28th December, 1939, there were present: The Mayor (Ald. A…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →To the Editor “Financing the War”
Sir,—We have been told that the war expenditure for the current year is estimated at £62,000,000, and that the vote for the year 1940-41 may touch the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"Financing the War" (To The Editor)
Sir,--We have been told that the war expenditure for the current year is estimated at £62,000,000, and that the vote for the year 1940-41 may…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Advice Against War With Russia LONDON. January 14
Sir Walter Citrine, British Union leader, after his return from a trades union conference In Park said he had been asked whether he thought…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →500 M.p.h. Aircraft Amazing Progress Since Last War
The speed of fighter aircraft is fast approaching the speed of sound. The National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics at Washington is…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War, Day by Day Australian Equipment for Royal Navy
Australia has cause to be proud of her war-effort; but its full extent is not generally realised. For instance, it is not generally known that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War Day by Day. By the Department of Information. Wireless Trainees
Part of Australia’s contribution to the Empire Air Scheme, a wireless training school is to be opened in Melbourne. In batches of 50, trainees will spend five…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →S.A's Independence at Stake "It Will Be a Long War" Capetown
The well-known millionaire, Sir Abe Balley, in a New Year message, emphasises that South Africa's independence is at stake in a life and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Office Silent on Reason for Suspension of Army Leave London, January 16
The people of Britain were surprised early this morning to hear the news of the suspension of army leave (earlier reference elsewhere in this issue)…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →In the Air: Strength Not Tested Air War Not Yet Started? LONDON, Monday Night
Highly placed officials declare that the air war has not yet started, therefore little more is known of the respective merits of the opposing forces…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Expects Long War View of Diamond Millionaire South Africa’s Part Cape Town, January 14
Sir Abe Bailey, the diamond millionaire. in a New Year message in which he emphasises that South Africa's independence is at stake in a life and…
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