Ultimate War Aim
War hating Britons will concede none of their determination to win the present war and thus hasten the new order in Europe envisaged by the Prime…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Queanbeyan & Braidwood · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1939
226 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 11 of 12
The War Jews Persecuted
KAUNUS.—Fifty-three Jewish inhabitants in a house in Warsaw were executed for allegedly resisting German soldiers…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Results of Sea War Compared
It was authoritatively stated in London that, from the outbreak of the war until yesterday, the British Navy had enabled nearly- 21,000,000 tons…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Effort of a Nation Where Australia Stands
Self supporting in food production. Equipped to supply to Britain food and essential commodities such as wool, to a total value of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War Day by Day Petrol Substitute Producer Gas Trials Commonwealth Government Decision
In view of the possibility of petrol rationing next year the Commonwealth, Supply Department has decided to inaugurate an intensive…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Xmas Leave for Soldiers
Arrangements are being completed to provide three or four days’ leave at Christmas for all soldiers of the Second A.I.F…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War-time Motoring Miscellany
Some motor dealers in the West End of London are working under difficulties other than those caused by the rationing of fuel. Some have…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Another German Liner Captured
CAPETOWN.—British warships captured the German liner Ussukuma in the South Atlantic. According to an official announcement it is the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Against Bush Fires Plans for Summer
The Bush Fire Advisory Committee met yesterday in Sydney to consider plans to combat bush fires this summer. It is hoped to co-ordinate all existing…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Day by Day Now Finland
Finland now joins the list of small countries attacked by a large neighbouring State. In a review of events leading to the bombing of Finnish…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War-Day by Day Armies on Ice
News of blinding snowstorms which have delayed the progress of military operations in Finland may cause wonder that the Soviet Government should…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War the War at Sea
LONDON.—Several vessels have been mined or torpedoed, with loss of life, While the British have captured another German ship. The…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War—Day By Day Air Force Recruiting
Arrangements are being made by Wing-Commander A. H. Cobby for enlistments under the Empire Air Scheme, although recruits are not yet…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Day by Day the World Condemns
It is doubtful if any Government in the world, except that of Nazi Germany, will recognise the legality of the treaty signed by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Polish War Victims An Appeal
An urgent appeal is made to residents of this district for support for the Polish War Victims Relief Fund. The fund has been officially approved…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War French and Germans Fighting
PARIS.—The official wireless commentator reports that a violent clash occurred between French and German troops, intermingled with heavy…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Guerilla War to Cease Nazi Slaughter of Poles
The Polish Government has instructed commanders to cease guerilla warfare in the occupied territory of Poland so as to remove any pretext…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Day by Day Air Force Recruiting
Arrangements are being made by Wing-Commander A. H. Cobby for enlistments under the Empire Air Scheme, although recruits are not…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldiers’ Sports
As in the last war, impromptu sporting activities will occupy much of the leisure of soldiers in camp. The A.I.F. contained many great sportsmen…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Rules of War
Many people are puzzled that the Commander of a British submarine should allow a prize so rich as the Bremen, one of the largest and finest…
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