War Policy Confirmed South African Vote Capetown
The Senate, by 21 votes to 13, has approved of the Government co[?]ming the war policy. It rejected an amendment by the Hertzog…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1940
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American Ambassadors Recalled to Report on War Position Washington
The Secretary of State (Mr. Cordell Hull), has announced that the bassador to France (Mr. Bullitt) has been summonde to Washington to report…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →British Brain Trust Mr. Chamberlain Explains Workings Advise Cabinet on War London
The working of Britain's "Brain Trust" for the direction of the war was explained in a written reply from Mr. Chamberlain to the House of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Embargo Against Japan Republican Senators Warning "Might Be First Step to War" Washington
Senator Vandenberg (Republican) declared to-day that a United States anti-Japanese embargo might be the first step toward war, but he warned…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Military Officers Suspended Convicted Criminal in Supply Ministry Recommended by War Office Official LONDON
The Secretary for War (Mr. Oliver Stanley) announced in the House of Commons that two military officers had been suspended after allegations…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Allied Attack Expected in South-east American Speculation on Course of War New York
The possibility of involvement in hostilities of the Balkans and Italy is being widely discussed as a result of the publication by the Carnegie…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In Australia Empire Air Scheme Enlistment Details Particulars of Training Melbourne
Details of enlistment under the Empire Air Scheme were made available to-day. The ranks to be conferred on Australian trainees…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →British Export Council Prime Minister Announces Formation to Assist War-time Effort Australian Business Man as Member British Official Wireless LONDON
An Export Council has been established to assist in the organisation of Britain's export effort in war-time. This was announced by the Prime Minister this evening, speaking in the debate on the organisation of the national…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In Australia War Savings Certificates Available Next Month Sydney
Present indications are that the Commonwealth will be ready to issue war savings certificates in denominations of £1, £5, and £10 at banks and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Crusade or Tragedy Bishop Burgmann’s Views of the War
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Burg[?] Anglican Bishop of Goulburn, in a letter to the people of the diocese, says:—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Commentary Finland Hits Back Help for Small Air Force
Finland has again surprised the world by the vigor and courage of her resistance to the Soviet invasion (states the Australian Department of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Japan's War Aims Party Leader Resigns After Attacking Government TOKIO
After attacking the Government and demanding a statement of its war aims, Mr. Saito, leader of the powerful Minesito Party, has resigned from…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dominion Status for India After the War Defence Control to Be Retained Calcutta
The "Star of India" states that the Viceroy, when he meets Gandhi, will offer Dominion status after the war. retaining defence control for 30 years…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →50 Soldiers Fight 250 Civilians Sydney
More than 50 soldiers and 250 civilians fought in Campbell street on Saturday night, in Sydney's fiercest brawl for years…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Melee in Sydney 50 Soldiers and 250 Civilians Police Quell Fighting Sydney
More than 60 soldiers and 250 civilians fought in Campbell-street last night in Sydney's fiercest brawl for years. Five uniformed soldiers were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"We Are Fighting For Our Lives* New War Minister Calls for Courage "No Victory Without Tears" Blackshirts Interrupt Speech Thrown Out by Audience After Fisticuffs London
The new British Minister for War (Mr. Oliver Stanley), similarly to the First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Churchill) last week, was interrupted by Blackshirt demonstrations which the audience quickly…
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Finland has now entered into its third month of war, and is sending out an urgent appeal for assistance, although its brave resistance has…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Ace
General Vuillemin, Conumander-in-Chief of the French Air Force, was a French ace hi the last war. His squadron was involved in 101 air…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Japan War Weary
It is contended that Japan is already suffering from war weariness and undoubtedly desires the China war to end. There are strong possibilities…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"No Somme" in This War
GENERAL GAMELIN "General Gamelin has shown that he docs not intend to build his fame on the shambles of the…
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