Warning From U.S. War Disastrous for Aggressors America Prepared Washington, April 26
The Secretary of State (Mr. Cordell Hull) to-night addressed the National Convention of the Red Cross Society in terms which were…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1939
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War Metals Exports to Potential Enemies Curb on Dominions Sought Minister Refuses Request (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, April 26
The British Government will not make representations to the Dominions concerning their exports of metals to potentially hostile countries…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Signals Unit to Be Enlisted To-night
Lieut. W. Werner. A.I.C., Adjutant 1st Divisional Signals, visited Newcastle to-day to supervise the enlistment at the 2/35th Battalion Drill…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Anzac Appeal
Sir,—Another Anzac Day has come, and our thoughts were again on that heroic episode, when the young manhood of Australia won undying fame by their courage…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Cavalry Still Factor in War Sydney
Cavalry was still a factor in war, and Australian horses were ideal for active service, said Brigadier S. A. El Edross, commander of the cavalry brigade of the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Conscription Agreed to Commons Vote Action Against War Profiteers London
By 376 votes to 145, the House of Commons to-day adopted the motion by the Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain), approving of conscription for Britain. Labor's amendment, regretting the abandonment…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Record Order for War Planes To Cost U.S. £12,500,000 WASHINGTON, April 27
The United States War Department has placed a record-breaking order for 571 bombing, pursuit, and interceptor planes, to cost 50,000,000 dollars (£12,500,000…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Anzac Cup
Sir,—Having witnesses the Anzac march in Newcastle, I was impressed by the turnout of the militia forces. But I must say a word of praise for the magnificent…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Anzac March
Sir,—The tumult and the shouting dies, and departs the medals, flags, etc., to be stored away for a future occasion, when again they will be brought forth…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Thrilling War Drama
"The Dawn Patrol" (Warner Brothers), at Waratah, Mayfield and Tighe's Hill theatres for a short season. Cast: Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Premier Regrets Anzac Day Demonstration Sydney
The Acting Council General for Germany (Dr. Seger) said yesterday that he had received a letter from the Premier (Mr. B. S. B. Stevens) expressing the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Police Fired on Indian Mob of Rioters 50 Killed, 50 Wounded LONDON
In the course of rioting, due to a no-rent campaign, police fired on a mob in the Gangpur State, says the Calcutta…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"Newcastle Sun" Features Popeye, the Sailorman Finding The War Out
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Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mr. Anthony Eden Offers Services to War Office LONDON, April 30
Mr. Anthony Eden, whose appointment as a major in the Rangers is announced in the "London Gazette," has offered his services to the War Office in any…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Rumania to Pay War Debts Negotiations With U.S.A. BUCHAREST, May 1
The Minister for National Economy (M. Constantinesco) has announced that Rumania intends to open negotiations with the United States for a resumption of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Still Claims for War Medals
To-day, more than 20 years after the end of the great war, thousands of British ex-service men are still claiming war medals and victory medals…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Export of War Materials by Dominions London
Questioned in the Commons on Dominion supplies of nickel, pig iron and ores to Germany, the President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Oliver…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Retirement of Officers Disallowed British War Office Decision LONDON
A War Office letter has been sent to all Army Commands, saying that it is not deemed expedient that officers should…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Italy Is Thinking Hard War Perils Loom Too Starkly Hint That She Seeks Peaceful Way Out London
Hints that Italy will exert her influence against any drift towards general war in Europe are given by the Rome correspondent of "The Times." "The French and British negotiations with the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sabotage in War Chief Warden on Enemy Plans
Sabotage would probably play a big part in enemy action against Australia during a possible, war, said the Chief Warden for Greater Newcastle (Colonel E. S…
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