The Constitution War Cabinet Faces Difficulties
The Federal Government during the next few months is likely to encounter constitutional difficulties in planning war-time and post-war…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1940
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War Portfolio Country Party Coalition Condition Canberra
It is learned that, in the event of an early invitation by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) to the Country Party to join to the formation of a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Commentary Spain and the Allies European Federation
The resumption of full railway communication between Prance and Spain which has been interrupted since 1936, is a further sign of the improvement…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War- from Day to Day. Russia and Afghanistan
News that Russia was reported to be massing troops on the border of Afghanistan is a reminded of die enormous expanse of Europe and Asia…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Post-war Planning Economic Report to Be Prepared Canberra
The first steps in post-war economic planning will be taken by the Federal Government next month when the conference of the Australian Agricultural…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Next War Moves Big Aerial Attack or Drive Towards Dardanelles New York
Serious developments may be expected soon, probably north or north-east of Germany, according to information reaching Canadian…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →District News Darlington Point Farewell to Soldiers
A capacity house which left no doubt about the feelings of the people of Darlington Point and district gathered in the Shire Hall on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Compulsory Training 8000 Youths May Be Enlisted As New South Wales Contingent
Under the compulsory military, training scheme which came into operation on Wednesday it is expected that 5,000 to 8,000 youths will be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →N.Z. Enlistments Prime Minister's Warning Wellington (N.z.)
The prime Minister (Mr. Savage), urging New Zealanders to voluntarily enlist for service in the army, said it was essential that men be obtained…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farewells to Soldiers
On Friday night, 22nd December, the Ganmain branch of the I.O.O.F. Lodge farewelled Pte. R. Kerr, and presented him with a propelling…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ganmain News Soldiers Send-off
A large and representative gathering assembled in the Literary Institute on Christmas Day for the purpose of bidding farewell to the first three…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Brevities World Cable Reports London
The Italian press halls the holiday visit of the Hungarian, Count Csaky, to San Remo, as of political significance. It is freely hinted that the visit…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Goering's New Post Supreme Director of War Industry London
Marshal, Goering's appointment as Supreme Director of War Industry means that for the duration of the was , he becomes what he was in peace time,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Australian War Hero Fired Gun with Frost-bitten Hands London
A boy from Babaking Western Australia. is the latest Royal Air Force hero. He was wireless operator ana gunner aboard a reconnaissance…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Free Press in War Time Value Emphasised Mr. J. A. Spender's Speech
The Importance of maintaining a free Press in war time was strongly emphasised by Mr. J. A. Spender, the veteran Liberal journalist, in a speech…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →In Australia Cost of the War People to Provide Full Share Comparison with 1914-15 MELBOURNE
The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) Indicated to-day that the cost to Australians as the war progressed would be greater. At present…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Germany Lukewfarm Over Finns Communism Feared More Than Allies? Hitler Consults War Chiefs British Aid for Finns May Not Be Wholly Opposed Threat to Sweden Officially Denied London
It is reported that Herr Hitler is conducting important consultations with the German war chiefs at Berchtesgaden. It is expected that he will proceed to Berlin at the week-end to receive General von Neurath…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Migration Net Gain to Australia
Although migration has shown a marked decline in the last few months, the war has also reduced considerably outward migration from Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Brevities World Cable Reports London
A British Bomber crashed at Ventnor to-day. Three of the four occupants were killed. Heinrich Gebhardt, aged 22 years,…
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