The War Turkey to Sign Agreement with Germany
ISTANBUL.—It U officially stated that Turkey will shortly sign a trade agreement with Germany involving more than a million and a…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1940
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Soldiers' Preference Act
A number of Shire Councils throughout N.S.W. have been circularised by the Marrickville Municipal Council as follows:—"The Council…
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Harry Broad (24), a member of the A.I.F., was found shot lead to-day in a bathroom at the rear of a building in Coogee…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War Britain and the War
"I know nothing more remarkable in British history than her willingness to encounter and endure the unknown. This is not a war planned…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War Will Kill the Corset
Lecturing on "Fashions and War," Mr. James Laver, assistant keeper of the Victoria and Albert Museum. London, prophesied that corsets and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Empire Unity Emphasised Canadian View of War
Australian unanimity in the prosecution of the war so definitely expressed in recent statements by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies), the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War Day by Day Tank Speeds
The famous “walers” of several of Australia’s crack night horse regiments will shortly be no more. Their masters are to ride on tanks. armoured cars,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War Day by Day Second A.i.f. March
Cheering thousands lined Melbourne streets under an overcast sky to witness the march of 5,000 members of the Second A.I.F. The troops…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →“Thanks a Lot” Message from Soldiers
“Somewhere at Sea” The Editor, “Queanbeyan Age.” Sir— We would be grateful if you will…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War Mr. Chamberlain's Speech
LONDON.—The Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, in a speech, said it would be unfortunate if the public developed a gloom complex…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War Day by Day Mobile Recruiting
Mobile recruiting units for the country districts, expanded recruiting facilities for the cities, and an intense publicity campaign are to be…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War-Day by Day Mobile Recruiting
Mobile recruiting units for the country districts, expanded recruiting facilities for the cities, and an intense publicity campaign, are to be used…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Ace
General Vullemin, Commander-in-chief of the French Air Force, was a French ace in the last war. His squadron was involved in 101 air…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War German 'Planes' Unsuccessful Attack
LONDON.—In an engagement with German 'planes which were attacking various points on the East ana North-east Coast of England the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War Day by Day. Wheat Yield
The Australian wheat crop for 1939-40 season is expected to approximate 204,000,000 bushels. in 1932-33 the crop reached the record…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War-Day by Day Germany’s Oil Problem
Even if Nazi Germany succeeded in transporting the whole of Rumania’s oil output into her domestic reservoirs, it would be only a small portion of her…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegraphic News Sydney, 2 p.m. Air Minister Sums Up War Position
MELBOURNE.—The Minister for Air, Mr. Fairbairn, in an address at Wesley Church, said his summing-up of the strategical position at present…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Brawl in City Soldiers Clash With Civilians
Soldiers, police, and civilians clashed in a fierce brawl at the corner of Campbell and George Streets, city, on Saturday night. Later five soldiers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War the Bomb Outrages
LONDON.—Eire is in mourning following the execution of Peter Barnes and James Richards for the I.R.A. bomb outrages. Sports…
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