This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
1
The Athens radio reports Greek forces cut the distance to Saranda to within a mile and a quarter. Both sides suffer heavy cold and mud as Italians are driven back on two fronts, with Greek troops capturing key heights overlooking Argyrokastron and pressing toward Monastir while preparing for further operations against Turkish positions.
In Brisbane the Trades Union Congress backed a war policy aligning with imperialist aims and vowing Labour Party support for Britain, while rejecting antiwar and antiimperial stances. The decision followed heated debate with accusations over democracy and Fascism.
London dispatch reports Hitler fears assassination as he moves in an armoured train through French occupied territory. The Führer travels with tight security, sheltering in a secluded tunnel at night while French air defenses and potential saboteurs raise danger.
A local strike action affects sheetmetal workers as negotiations continue with Exoney and allied unions. Reports indicate stalled talks and potential work stoppages, with industry officials stressing the impact on production timelines and local employment.
STOP PRESS CANBERMA Thursday Labour Caucus failed to accept a proposed compromise on the Budget. Members announced the party would ask the Government to tighten concessions to align with Labour direction policy. Details remain unclear as the session concluded.
The readable text presents garbled location and names in a scattered fragment about places near Poprades and Toert isd Pestena with unclear references to Armone mnt and Nv Agholig ve entre am elite One rou and Hp fortis sie Ares Pwomney Fetenty.
Canberra reports a fast moving crisis as the House adjourned for Labour to decide on a three way path to power. Terms of a compromise include tax changes, veterans and pension boosts, and a probe into central bank credit with War Council oversight before any Budget legislation.
In Canberra Labour Party factions clash over unity proposals as Mr Curlin and Mr Cameron battle to sway members. A joint meeting of Labour groups endorses concessions, while the Non Communist side faces criticism over unity terms and potential government formation. The dispute drags into the new year with talks of commissions and pre selection rules.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.