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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

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A “Two Bob” War “Buiness Better Than Usual” Mobilising Australia’s Resources

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 4

At the recent Institute of Political Science summer school at Canberra Mr. H. D. Black proposed that Australia should give free top Britain and…

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South Africa's War Policy Again Endorsed by Assembly General Smuts Exposes Nazi Auslanders Accusation Against Former Minister CAPETOW

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 1

The House of Assembly again endorsed the war policy of the Prime Minister (Genera) Smuts) when the second reading of the Emergency…

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Returned Soldiers' Social

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 4

The Wagga sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. will hold a smoke social to-night in the Wonderland Theatre which has been made available by Mr…

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Labor Policy Senator Poll Urges Announcement Australia's War Commitments Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

"In view of the election at Corio the people of Australia are entitled to known exactly what is Labor's policy as to the part Australia should play…

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British Food Prices Higher Jump Than Last War Subsidies Defended London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

During a debate in the House of Commons on food prices, Mr. Kingsle Griffith said that the official rise in the cost of living did not indicate the…

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The War In Australia Conscription Issue in Corio By-election Denied by Prime Minister SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

"I do not think that there is anything more pathetic than the attempt being made by the Labor Party to persuade the public that there is a…

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Large Enlistment Heavy Rejection Forecast Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

The number of applicants for enlistment in the Empire Air Scheme was gratifyingly large, said the director of the R.A.A.F. recruiting drive…

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Turkish Seizure of German Shipyard Nazi Engineers and Technicians Dismissed War in South-east Europe in Spring? Rumania's Strong Defence ISTANBUL

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 1

Turkish marines have occupied the German-owned Krupp shipyard on the Golden Horn. The Government has announced the dismissal of German…

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Hopes of a Short War Fading

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 1

Those who hoped—and many did—that this this war either would not develop into an all-in struggle or that, at any rate, it would be short, if terrible…

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Empire Short of Flax. War Time Necessity

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 4

Flax fibre is invaluable in war time when tarpauline, canvas, cordage and ropes are at a premium. The British Empire,…

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War Commentary Supplies From Russia Some Wishful Thinking

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 3

The German Propaganda Ministry has loudly declared that large supplies of goods are reaching Germany from Russia, and that the Allied…

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The War Day by Day in the Caterpillar Club—

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 3

Already in this war, several members of the Royal Australian Air Force have qualified for membership of the Caterpillar Club, the…

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After the War Australian Secondary Industries Much Interest in Britain London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 1

Official circles are inclined to resent inquiries about preparations for the immediate post-war period, which many believe will prove a no less…

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Mr. Cordell Hull's Statement "Determining Equitable Basis for After War". New York

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 1

A further statement by the Secretary for State (Mr. Cordell Hull) is regarded as clarifying Mr. Roosevelt's peace efforts, emphasising that they…

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Labor and War "Must Smash Nazi Regime" Mr. H. Morrison Outspoken London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

After declaring that in his opinion the Labor Party's manifesto on war; and peace would live in history as an' objective statement of the causes of…

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Wagga Soldier Killed Another Critically Injured SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 1

When the motor, truck in which they were travelling crashed into a telegraph post on Parramatta road on Saturday, George Eyre Arthur, 24. a…

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Jockey Soldier . W. Howson Joins 2nd. A.I.F. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 6

W. Howson was at Williamstown races to-day wearing the uniform of the A.I.F. Howson, for manv years, was one of…

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Soldiers in Road Accidents Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

Efforts are being made by the Transport Department to secure army co-operation in reducing the number of road accidents in which members of…

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Communists Appeal for Police Protection Soldiers and Sailors Demonstrate Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

A threatened clash between Com-'communists and about 50 soldiers of the Second A.I.F. militiamen and sailors was averted at Yarra Bank to-day by…

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"Anzac Army on Way" London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 4

The evening papers give prominence on their posters to the arrival of the Australians. The "Evening Standard" says:…

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