Ration Petrol in Time of War
LONDON, Wednesday.--Plans to ration Britain s petrol supplies in war time have been drawn up by the Ministry of Transport…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Sydney · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1939
6,728 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 250
SWORD-RATTLING v. War Capacity London, January. 3
FRITZ STERNBERG, a clever German economist now living in exile, in his book, "A Lightning War," thinks that despite all the sacrifices imposed on the German people by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Late Rev. Father T. Mullins, M.C. Noted War Chaplain
On Saturday, January 14, Rev. Father Thomas Mullins passed to his reward at Ardlethan. He was born in Limerick 62 years ago: studied for the priesthood…
Continued on Trove, page 31 →A Noted War Chaplain. Death of Rev. Father T. Mullins, Ardlethan
On Saturday, the 14th inst., Rev. Father Thomas Mulling, passed to his eternal reward at Ardlethan (Diocese of Goulburn)…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →How the War Wages in Spain News Straight From Nationalist Headquarters
The following is the latest batch of news from Nationalist headquarters in Spain, telling us many things not found in the cables:—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →France Still Aloof. Spanish War. Frontier to Remain Closed. LONDON, Jan. 18
The Paris correspondent of the British United Press says that the French Cabinet has decided to reject the demand of the Spanish…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Lay in More Stores for War-time Salter Advises England LONDON
Britain, in the view of Sir Arthur Salter, ought to buy up a great quantity of surplus wheat for war stores. He is a member of the Economic…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →No Action in Spain's War Britain and France Reach Decision Pyrenees Frontier Will Remain Closed LONDON
Britain and France are both solidly resolved to maintain their non-intervention policy on Spain. The British Government's attitude is set forth in a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Blondie's Family Welcome Home
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Continued on Trove, page 10 →Left Hooks and Headlocks Sports Ground War
Gallant Gus Lesnevich bad an easy victory when he defeated the Alabama Kid at the Sportsground arena last Friday night…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Escape From War Zone. Doctor's Journey in China
After many dangerous experiences in escaping from the war zone in China, where he had been engaged in Red Cross work, Dr. T. A. Watson, a young…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Eventful Life Doctor's story Of Chinese War Zone
"Hospital work in China is no joke." said Dr. T. A. Watson, who arrived in Sydney yesterday in the Nankin. He had returned after serving six months…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →R.A.A.F. Must Be Ready For War
LONDON, Thursday.--The magazine Flight, commenting upon changes in the Royal Australian Air Force command, states:--…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Why France Will Not Intervene In Spanish War LONDON
The French Foreign Minister (M. Bonnet) will explain today why France has decided not to intervene in Spain. This decision, which rejects a demand from all classes in the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →French Rift Over Spanish War Cabinet Spars for Time Italian Boycott Of Jibuti Tighter LONDON
While the Government forces in Spain are opposing desperate odds, the rift in French public opinion on the non-intervention policy continues…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Council Money for Soldiers' Shorts
North Sydney Council has voted £15, towards the supply of shorts and shirts tor the 17th Battalion (North Sydney Regiment)…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →For the Souls of War Horses Tokio
Thousands of Australian horses, or horses bred from Australian stock, which have been killed as Japanese Army…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Play in Domain. "War on Waterfront." Five Performers Fined
Five members of the New Theatre League were fined £5 each in the Central Summons Court yesterday for having taken part in a play in the Domain called "War on the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →War and the Christian Conscience This is part of the Essay for which a Special Prize was awarded to Mr. Wilton at the recent Leigh College Examinations
The author discusses at length the general question of war and the Christian Gospel of love, and the authority of Christ, which rests on "the fundamental spiritual likeness between His nature…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Britain's Wings Grow -- In War And Peace
Above is the sleek, highly-streamlined de Havilland "Flamingo," scheduled for quantity production in England this year. With from 12 to 20 passengers, the "Flamingo" cruises at about 220 m.p.h. On ifs fourth test flight, this machine took off with partial load in five seconds. Note the high-wing design, giving passengers an uninterrupted view downwards, Below is the "hush hush" Handley Page…
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