British Reinforcements Landed In France Amid Hard Fighting
Monday Prime Minister Churchill announced fresh British troops landed in France with more reinforcements forming. German offensives stretched from Amiens to Rouen. French artillery bombarded Maginot positions while RAF bursts supported operations. Berlin’s plan targeted Paris suburbs as Paris bombardment and air actions continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Winston Churchill
France
M. Reynaud
Churchill
Amiens
Rouen
Boleyons
Rathel
Beine
Maginot Ling
Basle
Feele Woomaay
Chawchill
RAF
Saat
Comenaniye
Armonne
Paris
Manéay
Araskritt
AE Am
Eal
Lomdon
Argonnes
Forges Las Aux
Gouse's
Atlas
Ponlayer
Une Josey
Chetan
Fujpousideel
German War Actions Report From the Front
A wartime dispatch details German efforts on the Western Front, noting large enemy columns attacked by Allied air power and armor. It reports German troop withdrawals, Allied advances near the Seine and Bresle sectors, and French air and ground operations targeting transports and convoys with bombings and machine-gun fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armane
Sises
Laon
Berane
Quentir Seelors
Iloanlack
Arsawit Purtey
Brisbane Rally Urges National Government For War Unity
A Brisbane meeting convened by the Legacy Club and IS and BELA urged a national government unfettered by party lines to harness all industrial wealth and resources for winning the war. Lord Mayor Chandler relayed a Tramway Union message backing a national government, noting 608 in favor, 253 against. The gathering stressed unity across parties and leaders to serve Australia’s war effort, with Labour as a major contributor to production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netieat
Chub
National Interssia
Bnterenta
Chandler
Tramway Union
England
Mr Chamberlain
Mus
Wuute
Revurne Ved Solera League
Rush Sai
Australia
Federal Treasury Accounts Show War Expenditure Trends
Fragmented report notes partial lag in war spending and a larger balance postwar. It cites May 3 figures, overseas balance, and comparisons to prior years, with mentions of Australia and overseas capital, alongside limited clarity due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ownycoix
Yorn
Everue
Cerita
Sae Hsinsi
War News From Europe Across The Mediterranean
London dispatch reports Italy ban, British wartime activity, and plans amid escalating tensions. Rome says British warship intercepted liner as Italian and Soviet diplomacy unfold. Italian and Allied actions include troop movements, naval reallocations, and potential evacuations. Report cites press from The Daily Telegraph and Associated Press on events across Rome, Belgrade, and Moscow with widespread war readiness.
Federal Departments in Canberra Face Officer Shortage Crisis
Reported by Canberra desks, several federal departments suffer severe staff shortfalls as many officers resign or retire. The federal government plans to fill vacancies with temporary appointees while awaiting replacements, risking service disruptions across agencies and potential parliamentary scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberia
Perth Journalist Artur Wildm Budikin Sentenced
Perth police court sentenced Artur Wildm Budikin 31 journalist editor of Worker’s Star and senior AIP warden for Victoria Park District to four months imprisonment for publishing in a letter information that could aid the enemy. The letter concerned allied matter and was sent to Communist Party members. The presiding official named possible recommendations for leniency after license expiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Artur Wildm Budikin
The
Worker’ Star
AIP
Victoria Park
Berth
Ali
Mattare Amd Wee
Communist Party
Lappin
Mewat
Young Man Charged With Murder of Woman
A young man appeared in town court charged with the murder of Elizabeth Haundstony. The body was found near Walking Road with signs of a violent assault. Authorities described bruising and head injuries as the cause, with investigators noting the scene and preliminary details of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Curlin
Wingle
Walhi Maulstate
Elizbeth Haundstony
Morgan
Tipphikce Devertoydt
Thay
Belveren
Casins
Marshall Freed On Bond After War Statements Trial
Brisbane court released 22 year old Marshall on bail after he was charged with defying the National Security Regulation by distributing and making war comments. Judge O’Kelly ordered a bond of 30 pounds, with conditions, while noting his views against the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Migene Yance Marshall
O'Bally
Courk Todlay
Paterson
Townsville
Marshall
Marishall
O'Kelly
Hho
Frice Nine to Zero Stuns Fans in Close Match
A brief report notes a surprising nine to zero scoreline in a recent game. The victory features standout play from key figures and underscores a dramatic late surge. Officials confirm final tally and team reactions after the contest.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manchester
Bingle
Walt
Coremaspadrae
Quitatle
Axminster
Price
Pigott
Nave
Sng
Ames
Maringt Forts
Couns ‘Clane
Sid Maly
Germany
Western Front
Momia
Mussolin
Abe
Tesonnatssazice Fusnes
Pars
Atsted
Ast
Mrrowan
Bresle
Pridey
Duang Tie
Khe Bomaine
Ose
Foreta
Seine
Salitons
Forign Oftice
Federal Treasury
Italy
Rome
Brindisi
Rade
Ttslo
Imperial Airways
Daily Telegraph
British and Overseas Airways
Gibralter
Belgrade
Peosiope
Carkonia
Dobrevnik
Stely
Talis
Wallon
Moscow
Vatican
Count Demesson
Ge Holy See
Gairo
Tommy Tiallans
Seypl
Tmporant
Fen
Uist
Maseawa
Bute
Fike Feybilan
Home Defence Department
Bettas
Sombur
Mediterranean
Africa
Federal
Departments
Shaw
Johnsons
Mmuinery
Navy
AU Head Auings
Eee
Matto
Avirselive Ees
gSeniee Ares
Frice
Meer
Meee Ens
Une
Valdes
Pheu
Chet Minal
Weelmahe
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!