Malaya’s Contribution to War
Within a month the War Fund in Malaya raised more than 2,500,000 Straits dollars for the purchase of bombers for the Royal Air Force…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Queanbeyan & Braidwood · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1940
603 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 18 of 31
Shows and War "Carry On," Says Federal Treasurer Contribution to War Effort
"It is to my mind of the very greatest importance that the Australian primary industries should maintain their standards of efficiency so that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pans and Rags Will Help War
A new “army” in which old and young, rich and poor., can enlist is now being mobilised in New South Wales by the State Controller of Salvage for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Flying Boat Sinks Submarine
LONDON.—It is officially announced that a R.A. F. Sunderland flying boat successfully attacked a U-boat in the South Atlantic. Four bombs…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Spinning Wheels Are Britain’s New War-Time Export
Women weavers in London are taking an active part in Britain’s export drive by weaving material which, before the war, was imported from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Waxworks for the World Dummies London is Making in War-Time
Elegant female figures in wax for shop window display are luxuries which a nation at war can well do without, but the British artists and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War the War in the Air
LONDON.—It is officially announced that two enemy 'planes were shot down off the English coast to-day. Four British pare missing…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War Savings Stamps
It has been decided to issue War Savings Stamps to the value of 6d, and these will be made available for purchase by members of the public at…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Malaya's Contribution to War
Within a month the War Fund in Malaya" raised more than 2,500,000 Straits dollars for the purchase of bombers for the Royal Air Force…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Rajah of Sarawak Helps War Effort
The White Rajah of Sarawak (Sir Charles Vyner Brooke), by donating another £60,000 for the prosecution of the war, has brought his donations and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Winning the War a Parson's View I.
I have asked the Editor for space once a week for a war-time message under the above heading. My feeling Is that, while helping the war…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fruit Trees at Pre-War Prices Carriage Free Offer
Send 10/6 to Shepherds, the 113-year-old firm, and receive carnage free Seven Trees selected from the following Apple, Almond, Apricot, Fig,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Australia’s Part in War Overseas and at Home
The growing extent of Australia’s war activities at home provides a striking illustration .of the nation's determination to play its part in the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War News at Home and Abroad Vast Technical Training Scheme
A vast scheme of technical training to meet the needs of the services and of the mn[?]ions drive has been launched by the -Common…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Certificates Total £10,221,705 Rate of £206,000 a Day
Sales of War Savings Certificates throughout the Commonwealth now total £10,221,705. Since May 28, when the campaign…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lifts for Soldiers
Private motorists in Great Britain axe helping to make things easier for soldiers by giving a lift to service men When met walking along highways,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Municipal Council Special Meeting Engineer Enlists
A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Friday night last, Aid. M. O’Rourke being the only member absent…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War German Torpedo Boats Routed
LONDON.—The Admiralty announces that a British torpedo boat patrolling the Channel routed six German torpedo boats and damaged two…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →MICHELAGO War Rally
As previously arranged and advertised a rally to raise funds for the purpose of strengthening Australia’s war effort took place in the Michelago…
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