"Not Seeking War" Says Japanese Envoy in Australia Sydney
"Japan is not seeking war with any nation. All it desires is a common sphere of equal opportunity for everybody," said the Japanese…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1941
4,144 stories in Riverina's papers · page 29 of 208
Air War Britain's Fighter Strength "Equal to Any Emergency" LONDON
"The British fighter strength is equal to any emergency," it was officially stated to-day, "and is capable of repeating last year's triumphs, no…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War in Australia American Naval Officers Arrival in Sydney Sydney
Two American naval officers who have been appointed to important new posts in Australia arrived in Sydney to-day. They are Commander Lewis…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →How They March to War American Tribute to A.I.F. New York
"This war may not be exactly like the last war, but the Australians are certainly true to form. When they landed at Singapore they drowned the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Effort Canadian Congratulates Australia "Striking Power of the Empire" Ottawa, Monday. (A.A.P.)
The Conservative leader (Mr. Hanson), criticising the Government, said that Australia's war effort was much greater…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War in Pacific Australia Will Not Give First Signal Address by Mr. Fadden Sydney
"In 1914-18 Japan was a valued ally In this war Japan has made some kind of an agreement with Germany and Italy. We cannot overlook this…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wagga War Effort W.V.S. and Comforts Fund Stalls for Market Day In Aid of Greek Day Appeal
At the fortnightly meeting of the committee of the W.V.S. and Comforts Fund, held last night, arrangements were made for the market day to be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →German Demands on Jugoslavia Rail Passage to Greece For War Materials and Troops Northern Albania Offered As Compensation London
Well-informed Balkan diplomatic circles, according to the special correspondent of "The Times" on the Jugoslav frontier, declare that Hitler submitted the following demands when…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldiers' Preference Act to Be Amended
SYDNEY, Wednesday: The Government intended to amend the Returned Soldiers' Preference Act to Include those who returned from the present war, said the Premier in the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →State Parliament Soldiers' Preference Act to Be Amended Family Endowment SYDNEY
The Government intended to amend the Returned Soldiers' Preference Act to include those who returned from the present war, said the Premier (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Accidentally Wounded by Pea-rifle
Ronald Keith Mott aged 25 years, of Holbrook, was admitted to the Wagga Base Hospital yesterday and a bullet was extracted from near his right…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Casualty List Wagga and Cootamundra Men Wounded in Action
The Minister for the Army (Mr. Spender) issued the 136th casualty list on Monday. The details include the following:—…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Not Seeking War Says Japanese Envoy Australia
“Japan is not seeking war with any other nation. All it desires is a common sphere of equal opportunity for everybody,” said the Japanese…
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The Premier (Mr. Mair) reiterated to-night that no alteration of the liquor laws would be made during the war…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest News About The War Strategic Importance of Singapore
Singapore, the cross-roads of the East, stands where Asia and the Pacific region touch. Since Stamford Raffles founded a trading-station…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Effort Canadian Congratulates Australia “Striking Power of the Empire”
The Conservative leader (Mr. Hansen) criticising the Government, said that Australia’s war effort was much greater…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War in Australia Militia Division Headquarters to Remain in Camp Sydney
It was officially announced to-day that the headquarters of the Second Militia Division and of three brigades of the division are to be detained in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mr. Menzies Strenuous Time in London Australia's War Effort Many Questions Answered LONDON
"It is no use pulling our legs about the duration of the war. I have no illusions about a short war. I have strong feelings that there will be a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga War Effort Comforts for A.I.F. Further Letters From Abroad Troops' Appreciation
The secretary of the Wagga Mayor's Patriotic and War fund (Mr. C. R. Macdonald) has received the following additional letters from members of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Gauges Unification a Military Necessity Question Again Prominent War Cabinet Consideration Likely Canberra
shipping difficulties and defence Moderations are expected again to throw into prominence the question of unification of railway gauges. It is…
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