Aiding War Victims
The chairman of the Polish War Victims Relief Fund. Sir Francis Anderson said yesterday that although there was no suggestion of amalgamation of relief funds…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Sydney · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1940
13,407 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 250
Problems When War Ends
"To leave social problems that might develop during the war to settle themselves after the war is to court…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Boosts Local Tours
Australia's internal tourist traffic is benefiting from the war. This is due to the decline in overseas…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Australia at War" Pamphlet
A pamphlet, entitled "Australia at War," which is a record of addresses and statements made by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War In The Snow
The crew of a Bren gun light up and relax after coming off duty "somewhere with the British Army in France." In the background the snow-laden trees lend a direct contrast to the death-dealing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War in the Air
"SMITH'S" correspondent, E. (A.I.F. Page, 2511'39), who wrote of the "French Air Ace," is misinformed in a couple of instances. He states Guynemer was shot through the head…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →War Stamp Issue Being Considered
The Government was considering the issue of a special commemorative A.I.F. stamp, but it was not proposed to increase postage rates, the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Is This A Right-Handed War?
"NO left-handers need apply," says the call-up of prospective wireless operators…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →English Ears Learn Sounds of War
THE war is being fought on the home front to a far greater extent than any war in which England has been engaged for centuries. It is a war, too, in which the ears, as much as…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Swiss 'Slug' War Profits Berne
The Swiss Government has imposed a 30 per cent. tax on war profits, plus 10 per cent. on profits which are more than 25 per cent…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Notes of the Week War and Chaplaincy
WAR REVOLUTIONIZES the whole national order and is always an appeal to the Church for whatever ministries it can offer. No body of people are so affected as the men who go forward…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Navy Co-operates In Sea War Drama
MR. GORDON D. ELLIS, general manager of British Empire Films Pty. Ltd., has received cable advice that arrangements have been finalised for his company to handle the Australian distribution rights of the all-color naval drama, Sons Of The Sea, starring Leslie Banks at the head of a big cast…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →More Activity. War Effort and Good Season
Now that the transposition to wartime economy is becoming effective, the result is being evidenced in a quickening in the tempo of industrial effort,…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →The Lighter Side of the War Full House
The General's wife took a fancy to a young officer and decided to ask him to dinner one night at the General's house. She sent the usual invitation: "Mrs…
Continued on Trove, page 33 →Summary. Oversea News. where War May Be Decided
The pledge given by King Gustav of Sweden to give the Finns all possible Swedish help is causing observers to emphasise that Finland and Rumania are acquiring an…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →British War Orphans. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—In the "Herald" of January 9 appears a reference to a project planned by an Australian organisation for the adoption of British war orphans. In this country of bounteous fruit,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →M.L.A.'s Playing Active Part In War
SCOFFERS who in the past have said that politicians make wars for others to fight are having their arguments…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Car Manufacture No "War Bubble" Statistics for "S.m.h."
CONCERN is expressed by the "Sydney Morning Herald" for the dollar pool by reason of the visit to U.S.A. of W. J. Smith, Managing Director of A.C.I. He will pay dollars for plant for constructing motor car…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Broadcast of A.I.F. Plans For Official War Record
Federal Cabinet, at its meeting in Melbourne next week, will discuss the appointment of an official war correspondent, a photographer, and a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Australia to Build, and Build Again a War-Proof Continent
PEOPLE and interests of the old Geebung type are flustered by the thought of Australian industries being established or expanded during the war…
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