U.s. Attitude to War Sir N. Brookes Puzzled
Disappointment at the attitude of Americans to the war and a warning of the danger of Australian apathy was expressed by Sir Norman Brookes on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Riverina · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1940
4,075 stories in Riverina's papers · page 29 of 204
The War in Australia Petrol Rationing Diversion of Exports Commonwealth Statistician's Statement CANBERRA
Figures released to-day by the Commonwealth Statistician (Dr. Wilson) place a new light on the controversy developing in Federal circles on the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Victims' Day
The executive committee of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund has agreed to make available May 3 for a joint appeal on behalf of the Polish, French,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Party for Soldier Boys Red Cross and War Fund Committee Entertain
On Monday evening last the brightest and happiest function to be held in Gundagai for some considerable time, eventuated in St…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wool in War-time Canadian American Position
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. reported on 27th: The wool world has seen some quick changes since the war scarted. In January Canada…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wool in War Time Canadian-American Position
The wool world has seen some quick changes since the war started. In January Canada suspended for four months her 10…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Funds Large Sums Circulated in Australia Heavier Taxation
Taxation for defence is going to be heavy in Austraia and the public will be asked also to contribute freely to war loans (says the Department of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Italy Will Fight If War Extends to Balkans ROME
Emphasising it was a personal opinion, Signor Gayda, in an interview, said that Italy would be entering the war if it spread through the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Summary Shelter in Neutral Waters Lessons of Altmarck Incident
The Altmarck incident serves the purpose of attracting attention to the extent to which Germany has been making use off Norwegian territorial…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Day by Day Graf Spee and Cruisers— Leander Type Success—
Naval experts are delighted with the performance of the Achilles in the Admiral Graf Spee action as this ship was the second of the now well…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War In Australia Petrol Rationing Opposition by Experts Problem for Federal Government CANBERRA
Although economists have recommended petrol rationing by the Government, it is understood that the experts supervising the commercial…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lord Halifax Address on Issues of War "Distorted and Deformed Nazi Ideals" Britain's Fight for Civilisation London
Speaking to a large University gathering at Oxford to-day in the dual role of Chancellor of the University and Foreign Minister. Lord Halifax…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sick Soldiers Depots to be Established MELBOURNE
Plans are complete to establish immediate depots for the care of convalescent patients of the Navy, Army, and Air Force from camps for sick…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →R.A.A.F. Enlistment Many Technicians Required Terms of Service
The Royal Australian Air Force requires a large number ol men for enlistment as fitters, turners, cooks, wireless operator trainees, clerks, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Surprise Party Welcome Home to Mr. and .Mrs. M'kinley
Mr. and Mrs. J. M'Kinley, of Bulgary, received a pleasant surprise on Monday evening, February 19. when their many friends paid them a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War “Real” War. Massed Air Attacks
French airmen believe that when the weather clears, the ârealâ war wid start, with massed German air attacks against the Western Front air bases…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War In Australia Soldiers' Jobs Safguarded for Period of Service Statement by Minister Melbourne
The Minister for the Army (Brigadier Street), emphasised to-day that the National Security Act regulations safeguarded the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Radio Feature War Questions Answered
Why isn't the Government pressing cm with the Empire Air Scheme? Does the presence of mine sweepers around the Australian coast mean that…
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