War Facts in Brief
New supercharging apparatus fitted to the Rolls-Royce engine of the Spitfire, known throughout the world for its victory in the Battle of Britain,…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1944
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Prisoner of War Bulletin
Next of kin of prisoners of war in Europe and the Far East are reminded that the monthly Bulletin published by Australian Red Cross,…
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In his opening address to the annual conference of the Graziers' Association, the President, Mr. H. R. Cowdery, said the continuation of some…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Junior Farmers' Clubs. Splendid War-time Record
The annual report of the Junior Fanners' Clubs' Council for the year ending February 4 1944, contains many pleasing features, among the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Effect of War On Automobile Industry in Australia
Now that plans are being discussed and formulated for the rehabilitation of Australia’s major industries, a brief survey of the effect of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest War News the Pope and the Bombing of Rome
LONDON.—"Those who would turn Rome into a battlefield would forever bear a cure. Such an act would not be excused at the bar of history,"…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Write to Your Soldier Friend
Do you know anyone who’s winning your war for you? Sure you do, well write to him to-day, tell Him how proud you, and all who know…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News Allies Take Offensive at Cassino
LONDON.— The Fifth Army yesterday again took the offensive at Cassino, following the most concentrated bcmblng operations in history,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →“Get Out of War” Appeal to Finns WASHINGTON, Thursday (A.A.P.)
The United States has joined Britain in.an indirect appeal to the Finns to get out of the war. President Roosevelt, in a statement…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Post-war Gar Design
Among the many letters received by the N.R.M.A. from members in answer to a query, “Do you seek changes in the post-war car?” is one…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Post-war Car Design
Among the many letters received by the N.R.M.A. from members in answer to a query, "Do you seek changes in the post-war car?" is one full…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Facsimilie of War Bonds Loan Publicity
An interesting departure in war loan publicity for the First Victory Loan drive will be widespread distributions of facsimiles of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest War News Fall of Cassino Imminent
LONDON.—Fith Army troops battering ruthlessly against the training German suicide squads the western corner of Cassino, [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Relief Supplies for Prisoners of War in Thailand and Malaya
Through the International Red Cross, arrangements have been mad for 160,000 bahts (£12,000 Aust.) to be placed each month at the disposal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Prisoners of War Fund
The collection in aid of the Prisoners of War Fund at the Post Office corner on Thursday (16th) realised £3/4/7. Mesdames J. Jamieson, J…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Hungary and Toe War
LONDON.— The Hungarian and German Governments have agreed that all the resources of Hungary will be mobilised for common purposes…
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The Postmaster-General, Senator Ashley, said that, according to latest advice, the Japanese authorities raised no objection to personal snapshots…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News, Cassino Still Holds Out
LONDON.— The Filth Army is forging slowly through Cassino's fortified rubble heaps and up the western slopes of Monte Cassino, while German…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Reality of War. Civilians' Task. Must Lend Money
To-day thousands of Australians are fighting for "a better world to live in." Their task has taken them to some of the toughest battlefields the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Trucks Millions Will Be Needed For Post-War Work
Motor trucks are destined to play a significant and far-reaching role in the rehabilitation of the post-war world, and millions of new motor…
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