War News London
The visit of the German Foreign Minister, Herr von Ribbentrop to Moscow is causing much speculation. It is suggested that, in addition to Polish…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1939
226 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 6 of 12
The War German Attack Fails
LONDON.—The First Lord of the Admiralty stated in the House of Commons that about 20 German aircraft yesterday attacked a squadron…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Control of Wool Likely Dangers
Experts in England believe that mere important than the immediate purchase price of the Australian wool clip is the possible influences of war-time control…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Military War Measures Raising a Special Military Division
The following is a report of the broadcast address given by Mr. Menzies recently:— "I want to announce to you…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Effort Queanbeyan’s first Venture Concert and Fashion Show
Queanbeyan made its first offensive of the campaign to raise funds for national service last night when at the Parish Halt a concert…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Budget of Britain Income Tax Goes to 7/6 in £
Introducing the Budget to the House of Commons, the Chancellor of the Exchrequer, Sir John Simon, said that Britain will be faced with an outlay of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Short Serial Story Fight, Wooden Soldier (Continued)
SLASHER HODGE bounced across and greeted Terry with a smile that brought a cheer from the crowd, but the C.C.C. man saw hate and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Socks for Soldiers Instructions For Knitting
The following instructions for knitted socks will be found useful. The aartic e is reprinted from ‘Red Cross Record.” KNITTED SOCK—II…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cost of War
The Assistant Federal Treasurer, Mr. Spender, has issued a statement showing that the defence liabilities incurred by the Commonwealth…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Lord Churchill's Broadcast
LONDON,—The First Lord of the Admiralty. Mr. Churchill, broadcasting on the first month of the war, said that Russia's cold-blooded…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Control of Wool Likely Dangers
Experts in England believe that more important then the immediate purchase price or the Australian wool clip is the possible influence of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Maps
The demand for modern maps of the war zone has been heavy during recent weeks, necessitating many new productions. The latest of these…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Zone Map
In order to enable the public to follow the movements in the war zone Messrs. G. B. Philip and Son have just published a ‘Popular" War Zone Map…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War United States and Peace Conference WASHINGTON.—Officials are
luctant to comment on Mr. Lloyd George's proposal that the United States be included in any peace conference. It is painted out that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Enlistment
The Area Recruiting Officer, Drill Hall, Goulburn. advises us that there has been a steady stream of men applying for enlistment in the Special…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Socks for Soldiers
The hon. secretary of the Braidwood branch of the Women's Voluntary Services, Mrs. H. E. Roberts, has received a letter from head…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Special Force Application to Enlist
The Area Recruiting Officer, Drill Hall, Goulburn, advises us that there has been a steady stream of men applying for enlistment in the Special…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War News
The inscrutable role of Russia is increased with broad hints of action against Britain in India and Iran, and rapid fortification of the Soviet’s…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War and Taxation
The Wingham "Chronicle," in an interesting article, writes:— It can certainly be said that the people of Australia are at the present…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War German Offensive
PARIS,—Semi-official quarters have reported waves of German patrol attacks and a sudden increase in German artillery fire throughout,…
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