War Casts Shadows London's Changed Scene Stoic Britisher
[Into the lives of ordinary British people war has brought a crowd of new problems, new difficulties, new experiences. The war is not unreal…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1940
4,075 stories in Riverina's papers · page 23 of 204
Test Matches Will They Continue During War? Melbourne
Referring to cables from London that the English newspapers had suggested that cricketers be relieved from war service to visit Australia to play…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →In Australia War Effort Must Be Continued Mr. Menzies Attacks Labor Policy Geelong
"If Labor came into power and gave effect to its war policy, our troops overseas would be recalled, Australian recruiting would cease, and our part In…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →With the Second A.i.f. Dairy of a Soldier
When these bushmen get out on field exercise, they are in their element, Our platoon was practising advancing on an enemy post today,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Items of News Wagga Returned Soldiers
The annual meeting of the Wagga sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. will be held in the Soldiers' Hall on Friday night. The annual report and balance…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Australian Troops at Ismailia Cheery Contingent Makes Happy Landing Great Welcome By British Press Landing As Warning to Russia "War in Near East Now Unlikely" ISMAILIA
Australia is here! The Armada with the Second Australian Imperial Force aboard anchored after lunch in the sand-bounded blue waters of Lake Timsah, off Ismailia, Suez Canal…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In Australia Wounded Soldiers Elaborate Hospital Arrangements Best Surgeons and Specialists Melbourne
Members of the Second A.I.F. who have the misfortune to be wounded or become ill will have the best medical and surgical treatment, the Minister…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →WAR v. Christianity (Contributed)
Once more we face another year—a year which may well be fraught with tremendous consequences for all. After two thousand years of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gundagai and District Patriotic and War Fund
At a meeting of the above held last Monday evening it was disclosed that the receipts to date totalled £99/10/- and the expenditure…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →World of Women London's War-Time Fashions
War has certainly established the trouser fashion for women. Most London houses are featuring slacks in flannels and corduroy, etc., with knitted jerseys and jackets, both for work and for air raid emergencies. There is a good showing, too, of the suits comprising…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Current Topics (From Our Sydney Representative) the War—
NEWS in the cables this week that “total” war, that is war involving the whole world will flame up within 60 days— came as a chock to those…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Country Party's War Policy Aid to Empire Must Be Maintained Says Mr. Cameron Sydney
"The Australian Country Party has firmly resolved to maintain Australia's assistance to the British Empire and desires that local defenders should…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Recruiting in Britain for Enlistment in Finnish Forces Licence to Enlist London
The Under Secretary to the Home Office, Mr. Peake, stated in the House of Commons today that a general licence had been granted to British subjects to enlist, in the Finnish forces. A license had also been granted for a recruiting…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Votes for Victorian Soldiers Melbourne
The Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. Rowe, said to-day that no provision would be made for the Victorian members of the Second A.I.F., who are or…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →£1 Note in Soldier's Sock Melbourne
When a member of the Second A.I.F. at Puckapunyal put his hand into a pair of socks sent to him by the Red Cross Society he found a £1 note…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →British Volunteers May Enlist in Finland London
The political writer of the "Evening News" says that a number of Britishers would be permitted to fight for Finland, but exit permits will not be given…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Muster Million Soldiers Scandinavian Countries
The Scandinavian nations-- Sweden. Norway, and Denmark --now threatened by the Russian Invasion of Finland, could…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War -- from Day to Day. Anzac Landing a Warning to Russia U.S. View of Allied Strategic Move Germany Loses War If Rich Oil Supply Is Cut Can Disable Soviet
Landing of the Australian and New Zealand forces in Egypt is interpreted by certain American newspapers as the first steps in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Our Sydney Letter The War
News in the cables this week that "total" war, that is, war involving the whole world, will flame up 'within GO Hays, came as a shock to those many…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Comforts Fund Australian Committee Appointed
The inaugural meeting of the Australian Comforts Fund was held at the Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday. Representatives from other…
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