The War
During the week they have been further serious [?] at sea. Two [?] destroyed have been either mined or to torpedoed. the Gra[?]…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1940
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Wounded Shooter Saved by Dog Brisbane
James Donald, 46, a kangaroo shooter near Winton, crawled half a mile, with his right leg fractured, and then lay for several hours 400 yards from a…
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James Donald, age' 46 years, a kangaroo shooter near Winton, crawled half, a mile with his right leg fractured and then lay for several hours…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War in Australia "Going Forth to War" Message from Sir Thomas Blamey
While the men of the Second A.I.F. were making their march through Melbourne, their leader, Lieut.-General Sir Thomas Blamey, made a broadcast…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Restricted Imports Continuation After War Announced by Minister
Importers were told by the Minister for Trade and Customs (Mr. Lawson) on Monday that Australia might find it necessary to continue import…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →British War Effort French Correspondents Impressed London
French war correspondents attached to General Headquarters of the B.E.F., who are at present in England, paid a visit to the big armored fighting…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Cabinet Reviews Activities of Defence Forces Melbourne
The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) said to-day that the War Cabinet yesterday and to-day had devoted its time mainly to a review of the activities of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War From Day to Day British Fighter Types
Royal Air Force fighter defence consists of Super marine Spitfires, Hawker Hurricanes and Gloster Gladiatiors…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Financing War and National Development Large Public Meeting at Cabaret
A LARGE and representative gathering of district citizens at the Cabaret on Wednesday night listened with the keenest Interest and obvious approval to addresses delivered by Mr. Macgillivray, M.P., and Mr. John Hogan on the campaign for financing war and national…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War—In Perspective Australia Faces Up— Men, Munitions, Food
DAILY EVENTS last week proved the stern, reality of Australia's war effort. Announcements followed each other rapidly. Australians were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Australian Finance Mr. Spender Reviews Conditions War Means Sacrifices Sydney
In a broadcast speech to-night, the acting Federal Treasurer (Mr. Spender) said that by this time it should be clear to all that the British people,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Australia’s Fate If Britain Fails to Win. Prime Minister Sums Up the Position
âAustralia is the first prize to the victor in this war, which is found to be the greatest And the most decisive in the history of the world,â declared…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Zealand Firmly Behind Britain and Allies to End of the War Wellington (N.z.)
New Zealand will remain with Britain and her Allies in the war until it has been brought to a successful conclusion. This was emphasised by the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Prisoners Want to Enlist
'Several prisoners in New South Wales gaols have applied for their release to enlist with the A.I.F, but it is unlikely that the Government will…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Help Fireman Blaze Threatens Ammunition Dump SYDNEY
A bush fire threatened the ammunition dump at Liverpool yesterday. Hundreds of soldiers helped the Liverpool fire brigade to fight the outbreak with…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bayonet Wound Soldier Seriously Injured Sydney
Suffering from a bayonet wound Private Donald Campbell, aged 28 years, of the Second A.I.F., is in the Prince of Wales Hospital in a critical…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Help Firemen Blaze Threatens Ammunition Dump Sydney
A bush fire threatened the ammunition dump at Liverpool to-day. Hundreds of soldiers helped the Liverpool fire brigade to fight the outbreak with…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Enlists Again Wellington (N.z.)
One of the most resolute of New Zealand's soldiers in the Great War, Captain Francis Voelcker, of Kerikerf has Joined the New Zealand…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →M.L.A. Enlists Mr. Murray Robson Joins Second A.I.F SYDNEY
Mr. Murray Robson, U.A.P. member for Vaucluse in the Legislative Assembly, has enlisted in the Field Artillery of the Second A.I.F He will…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Don't Stand for More Debt and Taxation Mr. W. MacGILLIVRAY, M.P. and Mr. John Hogan Address on War Finance at Tumut
A very enthusiastic and representative audience attended the public meeting in O'Brien's Hall on Monday night to hear two distinguished…
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