Wagga Teachers' War Auxiliary
There was a good attendance at the Wagga Teachers' War Auxiliary meeting held at the Gurwood-street School, Mr. s. Hosken. Inspector of Schools,…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1941
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Casualty List Wagga and Cootamundra Men Wounded in Action Melbourne
The Army Minister (Mr. Spender) issued the [?]th casualty list to-day. The details include the following:—…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Ganmain Patriotic and War Fund
At the recent meeting of the committee of the Ganmain Patriotic and War Fund, presided over by the president (Cr. J. J. Carroll), it was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Germany Wants Japan in the War
Although Germany is attempting everything to persuade Japan to enter the war and create a diversion in the Far East—the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Inventions Beating the Enemy Many Contributions
All over the British Empire, inventors, expert and amateur, are at work trying to help win the war. The Directorate of Scientific Research…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Service Homes Act to Be Extended
The Minister in Charge of War Service Homes, Senator Collett, said that Cabinet would extend the War Service Homes Act to persons who…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"U.s. Headed for War" New York
Speaking at Pittsburgh to-day, General Hugh Johnson expressed the opinion that the United States was headed for war. "We shall be lucky if we…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In Australia Labor's Part Workers Backbone of War Effort Mr. Curtin's Message to Convention
In a letter read at the Labor, Convention at Southport, Qld., the Federal Opposition leader (Mr. Curtin) wrote that the Labor…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War in Australia Air Raid Precautions Mr. Fadden Again Promises Conference BRISBANE
The acting Prime Minister (Mr. Fadden) to-day revealed the latest war developments to State Cabinet Ministers. The discussion lasted most of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War— From Day to Day Overseas Activities FRIDAY. Japan's View of A.I.F. Move
A Japanese Government spokesman at Tokyo described the arrival of Australian troops at Singapore as another British…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wagga War Effort Wagga W.A.N.S. First Aid Lectures Begin This Week Motor Mechanics' Classes
First aid is a compulsory subject for members of the W.A.N.S. Bearers not holding first aid certificates are reminded that lectures will begin at the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War News Summary Britain Warns Japan on Southward Expansion Hitler's U-boat Threat London, Monday, A.A.P.
The Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr.Matsuoka today called, upon "the white race to cede Oceania— the vastly more than 10,000 miles…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Need Socks Army Issue Ended "Sydney
Australian troops abroad will still need socks, although the military authorities have decided to cease the issue of long stockings for wear with…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wounded Wagga Soldier
Mr. and Mrs. Nat Kelly, of Tarcutta street, Wagga, have been advised that their son, Pte. J. T. Kelly, has been wounded in action, Pte. Kelly is a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →No Short War !
LONDON, Tuesday (AAP): "It is no use pulling our legs about the duration of the war. I have no illusions about a short war. I have a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Win the War First
WASHINGTON, Tuesday (AAP): President Roosevelt, when asked at a press conference If the new Ambassador, Mr. Winant, was taking any…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cost of War Mr. Spooner's Estimates
SYDNEY, Wednesday: The direct cost of the war to Australia will be £1,500,000,000, said Mr. Spooner, M.H.R. yesterday. He added that it…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Hathaway Patriotic Bargain Shop War Donations Approach £500
A meeting of the Hathaway Patriotic Bargain Shop committee was held at the home of Mrs. W. L. Shaw on Tuesday, when there were present…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Country Women's Association Splendid War Efforts Melbourne
Members of the Country Women's Associations of various States have given special support to two war efforts —the Empire Gift Fund and the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cost of War Mr. Spooner's Estimates Sydney
The direct cost of the war to Australia will be £500,000,000, said Mr. Spooner, M.H.R.,to-day. He added that if the war lasted another three…
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