Australia's Resources Can be Organised at Moment's Notice in Event of War! Statement From Canberra Sydney
Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 1
According to a message from Canberra to-day, national security measures in Australia have been advanced by the Commonwealth Defence Council to a stage where, in the event of war, the whole resources of the nation could be organised at a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldiers in Hospitals Opposed to Change
Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 8
More than 200 returned soldiers in hospitals, most of them at Randwick, have signed a petition protesting against the proposed anti-starting price…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Items of News Welcome Home to "Miss Australia"
Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1937 · page 6
The Mayor (Alderman H. M'Donough) will tender a civic reception to Miss Sheila Martin at the Town Hall on Monday, at 11 a.m., upon her return…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →CHINA & JAPAN 24 Millions for War Major Clash Pending
Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 August 1937 · page 1
A message from Tokyo states that the Japanese Cabinet has approved of a supplementary budget providing for an expenditure of £24,000,000 on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Diggers' Ball Attendance Exceeds 1,000 War Time Music Featured
Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 August 1937 · page 4
In the happy, carefree spirit which characterised them in the war years, the Diggers of Wagga and district celebrated their annual ball at the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Australia and War Miners endorse A.C.T.U. decisions SYDNEY
Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1937 · page 5
The breach existing between the New South Wales branch of the A.L.P, and the Australian Council of Trades unions, regarding the policy to be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Australian Defence Big Strides Made Use of Factories for War Production Sydney
Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1937 · page 1
It was stated at Canberra to-day that national security measures in Australia had been advanced by the Commonwealth Defence Council to a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Spanish War (Continued for Page 2) British Ship Bombarded "S.o.s." Sent Marseilles
Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1937 · page 5
The steamer British Corporal has sent out an "S.O.S.," urging assistance because she was bombarded off the coast…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Japanese War Vote Tokio
Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 4
The House of Peers has passed the supplementary estimate of £24,000,000 for expenditure in the North China expedition…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Miss Australia, 1937" Welcome Home to Miss Sheila Martin by Citizens of Wagga and District Large and Enthusiastic Crowd at Town Hall Presentation By Municipal Council
Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 2
Every available seat was occupied at the Wagga Town Hall yesterday morning when Miss Sheila Martin ("Miss Australia, 1937") was given a rousing welcome by the citizens of Wagga and district after her return from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →International Trade Effects of World War
The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 4
It has long been realised that the conclusion of the Great War meant only the cessation of fighting. Although peace was made between the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Britain's Defence So Efficient No Fear of War LONDON
Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 1
The equipment for defence services and organisation for producing armaments is so highly efficient to-day that it is most unlikely that any…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New War Book Writer Says He Shot British Troops for Cowardliness and Indiscipline London
Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 2
Brigadier-General Crozier has caused a stir by the frank disclosures in his new book, "The Men I Killed." He trenchantly criticises certain British…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Concern Over Bombing of Ships Spanish War Attack on British Vessel Nationalist Denial Italian Steamer Damaged LONDON
Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 1
In view of the attacks by aircraft on several vessels in the last few days, all steamers leaving Algerian ports will be escorted either by aircraft or warships…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War in Spain Fighting in Nationalist Ranks Moors Ordered to Give Arms to Italians LONDON
Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 August 1937 · page 4
"The Times" correspondent at Barcelona states that further fighting has occurred between the foreign and Spanish elements in Nationalist ranks…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Predictions in Russia Moscow
Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 1
The Commissioner for Defence, Vcoroshiloff, issued a decree calling to the colors the whole of the 1916 class of conscripts, and half of the 1915…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →150th. Anniversary 1000 New Zealand Ex-Soldiers Invited
The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 2
It is reported that the Commonwealth has invited. 1000 New Zealand ex-soldiers to attend the 150th anniversary celebrations next year. It is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Welcome Home (Contributed.)
Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 1
“Alert” The [?] Coolamon Scout Troop [?]enced to the sharp command from [?] “K” for the first time for many months. (To…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Russian Conscription 1916 Class Called Up "War Clouds Growing Denser" London
Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 1
The Moscow correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" states that the Commissar for Defence (M. Vemroshiloff) has issued a decree calling to the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Outbreak of Hostilities on War Scale Seems Inevitable" China Claims Responsibility for Developments Rests with Japan London
Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 1
The outbreak of hostilities on a war scole seems inevitable," declared an official of the Japanese Embassy to-day. A few hours later a message was received in London from Nanking, which gave a statement by the Chinese Foreign Office…
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