War Britain and France Against Germany
The British Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, in a broadcast from No. 10 Downing Street at 8.15 p.m. Sydney time Sunday, said that Great Britain…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1939
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Wool and the War Existing Conditions
Until general arrangements regarding procedure during present conditions are clarified. business in the wool trade will be limited report Winchcombe,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Oil Tanker Its Importance in War
In times of peace, the oil tanker is one of the most important types of trading ships afloat; in times of war, they are almost priceless, particularly…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Debate
The Prime Minister. Mr. Menzies. was received with applause from all parties on Wednesday when he initiated a debate in the House of…
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Reports that the traffic bridge over the Bargo River had been bombed and road traffic was suspended reached Moss Vale at a late hour on…
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Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. write:— Until general arrangements regarding procedure during present conditions are clarified, business in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War News British Freighter Sunk Lisbon
The British freighter, Manar, was sunk by an explosion in the Atlantic. At least two were killed and four wounded. The crew took to the boats;…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War Thursday. Enemy Aircraft Near English Coast
The British Ministry of Information stated it has been officially informed that enemy aircraft were reported near the east coast of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier's Death
The body of an unidentified man wearing the uniform of a R.A.A.F. aircraftsman was found this morning beside the railway line between…
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It is officially announced that the Soviet Government has decided on the partial calling up of several classes of reservists to strengthen her defences…
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Reports of dissension in Germany and Bohemia-Moravia continue to filter in from neutral countries. The Belgian newspaper "Le Siecle"…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Who Wanted War?
"Let me elaborate this a little. You can make an offer of settlement for two entirely different purposes. You may make your offer genuinely…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Canada Declares War
OTTAWA.—Canada has declared war on Germany as from Sunday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australia at War Prime Minister's Announcement
The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) announced in a broadcast address at , 9.15 p.m. on September 3, 1939, that Great Britain had declared war on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Sweeping German Shipping From the Seas
LONDON.—The task of sweeping all enemy shipping off the seas proceeds, while the Empire's sea communications continue without…
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The Poles announce that the Polish armies retreating. from the northwestern provinces of Poznan and Pomorze (the Corridor) have rejoined the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Huge Fleet Op German Planes to Bomb Harbours
COPENHAGEN.—The Berlin correspondent of the local newspaper says that Germany's answer to the British blockade wilt be the sending…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Time Is Caution Time (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)
The Government has issued a plea to the public that they carry on their duties as though there were no war. While most people are willing to obey…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Short Serial Story Fight, Wooden Soldier Chapter I. Shanty Irish
"TERRY MORIARTY, late of NewYork, but now the Civilian Conservation Corps in the Puget Sound area, drove a double-bitted axe into…
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According to an announcement by the German Ministry of Propaganda, Russian troops invaded Poland this morning. The invasion, it was stated,…
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