Russian Alliance and the Pacific Question in War Strategy
An analysis notes Russia fights a separate war against Germany and remains aloof from Allies. It questions whether Russia might assist against Japan if strategic pressures shift, and discusses optimistic Western views on continued Allied leverage and the potential for Russia to join against Japan if able, while acknowledging Moscow’s self-contained policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Russia
South-west Pacific
Hitler
Britain
America
United States
Roosevelt
Japan
Germany
Europe
Christian Science Monitor
Washington
Soviet Union
Wingham Council Resists Centralised City Purchases
At a recent meeting the Wingham Municipal Council read a Sydney suggestion to buy mostly from the city. Aldermen Kane and Beil argued revenue comes from locals, urging purchases be made locally when feasible. The piece warns against centralisation and urges regional spending to sustain country communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham
Wingham Municipal
Sydney
Julius Caesar
War Prisoner Labour Proposals Considered
It was announced this week that the Minister for War Organisation, Mr. Dedman, agreed to examine proposals that war prisoners be enlarged on essential production works in irrigated areas and on harvesting fruit crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Organisation
Mr. Dedman
Agricultural downturn on Lower North Coast maize farms
A senior agricultural instructor reports extreme drought and floodlike losses on the Lower North Coast. Maize sowings are well below average with many farms unharvested. fodder supplies are scarce, stock water is tight, and some cattle are moved to drier areas. Relief hinges on rainfall and rapid pasture growth. diversification, such as sorghum and early maize varieties, plus rotative cropping and soil fertility measures, are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Taree
R.A.S
Marleay
Hastings
Weekly war commentary on Allied strategy in Pacific and Europe
The piece argues Allied policy aims to defend Western Pacific territories with a strong joint command including Wavell Hart Brett and Chiang Kai-Shek. It notes Allied HQ in Java and Australia cooperation to halt Japanese advances, plus potential future offensives. It contrasts Russia’s gains in Europe with Germany’s vulnerability and warns of increased Central Mediterranean activity and Vichy concessions potentially weakening the Libyan campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malaya
Netherlands Indies
Australia
Western Pacific
Sir Archibald Wavell
Admiral Hart
Brett
U.S. Army Air Corps
Wavell
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Java
Malay Peninsula
Indies
Australian
Japan
Ian Mook
Europe
Russia
Kerch
Kaluga
Mr. Tiden
Mediterranean
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W. R. Irwin
Fell St. Gloucester
Garden of Roses
Cafe
Peter Moutzouris
Gloucester
E. Patmore
Tom Hicks
Queen Street
L. E. Monro
Market Street
W. T. Howard
Dungog
Upper Bowman
Barney
R. W. J. Newton
Upper
Bowman
Barrington
Clem Walsh
Mags. M. Pitt
Gloucester Electric Supply Co. Pty. Ltd
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