British War Precautions Essential Commodities Bill Introduced London
The Government introduced in the House of Commons to-day an Essential Commodities Bill, regulating purchases of wheat, sugar and iron ore, which the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Riverina · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1938
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Far East War (Continued from Page 1) Warships Assemble Probable Attack on Canton Hongkong
Chinese sources report that [?] (Japanese warships are lying off Chungshan, on the Kwantung coast Also there are many armed trawlers and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Week-End Raids on Canton Killed 1,000 and Wounded 3,000! Terrible Scenes Canton
FOLLOWING yesterday's air raids, another raid today killed 250, and injured 450. The death roll as a result of the Japanese air raids during the week-end has now reached 1000 dead and 3000 injured…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Spanish War Nationalist Drive Towards Valencia 100,000 Men on Move LONDON
The Times special correspondent in Spain says that the Nationalist a[?]mies' interest has now shifted to Southern Aragon, the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Spanish War British Indignation at Bombing Outrages London
The disgust and indignation of the British Government over the fresh aerial outrages and the sinking of British ships off the coast of Spain, will…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Co-ordination in the Event of War London
The Minister for Co-Ordination of Defence, Sir Thomas Inskipp, stated in the House of Commons that in the event of war there would be a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Two more British Ships Bombed and Sunk in Valencia Harbor! Three Britishers Wounded a Frenchman Killed Madrid
ALMOST at the same time as the British House of Commons was listening to the Ministers protesting against the activities of the Rebel bombers; Insurgent 'planes dropped bombs on the shipping in Valencia Harbor. Two British…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Purchase of American War Planes London
The "Daily Herald" says that the air experts recommended to the Government the purchase of hundreds of American war planes…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In Case of War But No Conscription in Peace Time London
The political correspondent of the Australian Associated Press states:- "A conscription measure will be submitted to Parliament for instant…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Farewell and Welcome Home Matron Curley Resumes Duties
On Wednesday last, Matron Curley after nearly twelve months absence, resumed duties as head of the Gundagai District Hospital…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Providing Work Effect of New Defence Programme Preference to Soldiers
The Minister for Defence, Mr. Thorby) said the Government's defence programme would create a demand for temporary labor. In…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Far East War Aid From Russia Successful Chinese Mission Political Privilege for War Material LONDON
The Riga correspondent of "The Times" says that Dr. Sun Fo, President of the Chinese Legislative Council, who recently visited…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →If War of Britain Dominionites in England Will be Conscripted LONDON
THE Associated Press political correspondent says: "If war breaks out, whereupon conscription is virtually certain, it is expected that all Australians and other Dominionites 'ordinary residents' in England, will be liable to conscription…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Conscription Matter for Government in Event of War" [?]Uestions in Commons London
Mr. Prime Minister (Mr. Neville unberiain) stated in the House of amons to-day that it was incorrect say that the Government had…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War in China Another Big Test Preparing Shanghai
The Japanese are fighting to rectify their line preparatory to a general advance upon Peiping-Hankow railway against fierce Chinees…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Spanish War Big Air Fight on Teruel Front London
A big air fight, took place on the Teruel front to-day. The Nationalists declare that their planes shot down six Republican bombers, which were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Far East War (Continued From Page One) Japanese Air Raids 900 Tons of Explosives Used Shanghai
It was announced that, during May, Japanese naval aircraft carried out 1800 raids on China, dropping 900 tons of explosives…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Canada and War Big-scale Production of Materials Armament Manufacture Vancouver
Canada is getting ready to produce war materials in a big way. The Minister for Defence (Mr. Ian Mackenzle) announced that the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Welcome Home to Popular Bride and Brigegroom, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Morgan
At the conclusion of P. and C. business, advantage was taken of the opportunity to extend a, hearty welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Morgan on…
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