[Editor: This article, regarding John Curtin at a press conference in London (including his comments on the White Australia Policy), was published in The Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW), 6 May 1944.] Prime Ministers in London Allied plans for post-war settlement … [Read more...] about Prime Ministers in London: Allied plans for post-war settlement discussed: Empire Secretariat: Mr. Curtin faces barrage of questions [6 May 1944]
World War Two (1939-1945)
No word if A.I.F. moved or left on Singapore [16 February 1942]
[Editor: This article, regarding the response of Australia’s political leaders after the fall of Singapore to the Japanese during the Second World War (1939-1945), was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 16 February 1942.] No word if A.I.F. moved or left on … [Read more...] about No word if A.I.F. moved or left on Singapore [16 February 1942]
Battle for Aust. has opened — Mr. Curtin [16 February 1942]
[Editor: This article, regarding the response of Australia’s political leaders after the fall of Singapore to the Japanese during the Second World War (1939-1945), was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 16 February 1942.] Battle for Aust. has opened — Mr. … [Read more...] about Battle for Aust. has opened — Mr. Curtin [16 February 1942]
Singapore was Dunkirk of Australia: Fate of British Empire in balance: Battle of Australia begins [report on an announcement by John Curtin, 17 February 1942]
[Editor: This article, regarding an announcement by John Curtin (on 16 February 1942), after the fall of Singapore to the Japanese (during the Second World War, 1939-1945), was published in The Canberra Times (Braddon, ACT), 17 February 1942.] Singapore was Dunkirk of … [Read more...] about Singapore was Dunkirk of Australia: Fate of British Empire in balance: Battle of Australia begins [report on an announcement by John Curtin, 17 February 1942]
Servicemen respond to call of art: Historic record on exhibition [by Frank Fitzgerald, 27 January 1943]
[Editor: This article, regarding the fighting in Papua New Guinea during the Second World War (1939-1945), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 January 1943.] Servicemen respond to call of art Historic record on exhibition By Frank Fitzgerald This … [Read more...] about Servicemen respond to call of art: Historic record on exhibition [by Frank Fitzgerald, 27 January 1943]
US general’s tribute to Australians: Heroism at Buna [27 January 1943]
[Editor: This article, regarding the fighting in Papua New Guinea during the Second World War (1939-1945), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 January 1943.] US general’s tribute to Australians Heroism at Buna From Mervyn Weston, “Argus” War … [Read more...] about US general’s tribute to Australians: Heroism at Buna [27 January 1943]
A plea for justice [27 January 1943]
[Editor: This article, regarding a speech made by John Curtin on Tuesday 26 January (Australia Day) 1943, during the Second World War (1939-1945), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 January 1943.] A plea for justice In one of the bluntest yet most logical of … [Read more...] about A plea for justice [27 January 1943]
USA told of our fighting record: PM says Australia has paid the price [speech by John Curtin, 27 January 1943]
[Editor: This speech by John Curtin, made during the Second World War (1939-1945), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 January 1943. A link to a related article in the same issue of The Argus has been included in the Editor’s notes.] USA told of our fighting … [Read more...] about USA told of our fighting record: PM says Australia has paid the price [speech by John Curtin, 27 January 1943]
Danger of too late and too little: PM’s plea to USA on Pacific War [27 January 1943]
[Editor: This article, regarding a speech made by John Curtin on Tuesday 26 January (Australia Day) 1943, during the Second World War (1939-1945), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 January 1943. A link to a related article in the same issue of The Argus has been … [Read more...] about Danger of too late and too little: PM’s plea to USA on Pacific War [27 January 1943]
Australian Military Forces [Victoria Cross citation for Thomas Currie Derrick, 23 March 1944]
[Editor: This announcement, regarding the awarding of a Victoria Cross to Tom Derrick (1914-1945), was published in The London Gazette (London, UK), 23 March 1944.] Government House, Canberra. 23rd March 1944. Australian Military Forces. The KING has been graciously … [Read more...] about Australian Military Forces [Victoria Cross citation for Thomas Currie Derrick, 23 March 1944]
Mother’s Day [by Rev. Father J. M. Cusack, 25 May 1944]
[Editor: This article, about Mother’s Day, by the Reverend Father J. M. Cusack, was published in The Catholic Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 25 May 1944. The author writes about the mother of a man who was killed in action during the Second World War (1939-1945).] Mother’s day By … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day [by Rev. Father J. M. Cusack, 25 May 1944]
To Australia [poem by Ruby Jean Stephenson, 18 November 1943]
[Editor: This poem, by Ruby Jean Stephenson, was published in Eyre’s Peninsula Tribune (Cowell, SA), 18 November 1943.] To Australia. Australia the beautiful child of an empire, Britain has mothered thee, land of the free, Home of the negro, with boomerang, camp … [Read more...] about To Australia [poem by Ruby Jean Stephenson, 18 November 1943]
Danger-signals from Australia [2 January 1942]
[Editor: This article, written in response to John Curtin’s article “The task ahead” (27 December 1941), was published in The Spectator (London, England), 2 January 1942 (during the Second World War, 1939-1945).] Danger-signals from Australia It would be a grave mistake … [Read more...] about Danger-signals from Australia [2 January 1942]
The task ahead [by John Curtin, 27 December 1941]
[Editor: This article by Prime Minister John Curtin was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 December 1941. It was written during the Second World War (1939-1945), almost three weeks after Japan entered the war against the Allies, with its attacks on Pearl Harbour, Hong … [Read more...] about The task ahead [by John Curtin, 27 December 1941]
External Affairs Minister defines Australia’s place in new Pacific: Must be “World” Atlantic Charter [19 December 1942]
[Editor: This article, about Australia’s relationship with the countries of the Asia-Pacific, was published in Pix (Sydney, NSW), 19 December 1942.] External Affairs Minister defines Australia’s place in new Pacific Must be “World” Atlantic Charter Australia, now … [Read more...] about External Affairs Minister defines Australia’s place in new Pacific: Must be “World” Atlantic Charter [19 December 1942]
Australian sailor, portrait photo [Second World War (1939-1945)]
[Editor: This photo, of an Australian sailor, is believed to be from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945). The photo is undated.] Australian sailor [A sailor of the Royal Australian Navy, wearing a sailor’s cap with the initials “H.M.A.S.”] Source: Original … [Read more...] about Australian sailor, portrait photo [Second World War (1939-1945)]
Certificate of Discharge, for Henry Dayrell Herdson, 1943 [Second World War military document]
[Editor: This Certificate of Discharge, for Henry Dayrell Herdson (1898-1978), is dated 3 March 1943, during the Second World War (1939-1945). In order to enlist in the Australian Army in the Second World War, Herdson understated his age (he was born in 1898, but claimed to have … [Read more...] about Certificate of Discharge, for Henry Dayrell Herdson, 1943 [Second World War military document]
Certificate of Discharge, for Frederick Raymond Stewart, 1942 [Second World War military document]
[Editor: This Certificate of Discharge, for Frederick Raymond Stewart, is dated 5 June 1942, during the Second World War (1939-1945).] Certificate of Discharge, for Frederick Raymond Stewart, 1942 [Front of certificate] [Handwritten and stamped text, in … [Read more...] about Certificate of Discharge, for Frederick Raymond Stewart, 1942 [Second World War military document]
HMAS Canberra, Christmas card [circa 1929-1941]
[Editor: This Christmas card, with a photo of HMAS Canberra, and bearing the HMAS Canberra badge, includes the British flag (Union Jack) and the Australian flag (blue ensign). The card is undated, but was presumably printed between 1929-1941.] [HMAS Canberra, Christmas … [Read more...] about HMAS Canberra, Christmas card [circa 1929-1941]
Surrender souvenir leaflet [9 September 1945, Second World War]
[Editor: This single-sided leaflet was distributed to Allied military personnel to commemorate the surrender of the Second Japanese Army on 9 September 1945, during the Second World War (1939-1945).] [Surrender souvenir leaflet] Commander in Chief Australian Military … [Read more...] about Surrender souvenir leaflet [9 September 1945, Second World War]
Light Horseman [Second World War photo, of an Australian soldier]
[Editor: This photo, of an Australian Light Horseman, is from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945). The photo is undated.] Light Horseman [Portrait photo of an Australian Light Horseman.] [The manufacturer’s details are written in the bottom right corner of … [Read more...] about Light Horseman [Second World War photo, of an Australian soldier]
Lots of love [photo of a female member of the Australian military, Second World War]
[Editor: This photo, of a female member of the Australian military, is from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945). The photo is undated.] Lots of love [Front of photo] [Photo of a female member of the Australian military.] [Handwritten text] To … [Read more...] about Lots of love [photo of a female member of the Australian military, Second World War]
Desert Madness [poem by F. H. Legg, 12 September 1942]
[Editor: This poem by F. H. Legg was published in The ABC Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 12 September 1942 (during the Second World War).] Desert Madness A skit on the various pronunciation of Libyan place-names. The writer, a sergeant in the A.I.F., is well-known to listeners as … [Read more...] about Desert Madness [poem by F. H. Legg, 12 September 1942]
Rommel’s comments on Australian soldiers [1941-1942]
Following are some excerpts from The Rommel Papers (1953), which reproduces some letters from Rommel to his wife, in three of which he mentions Australian soldiers. Erwin Rommel was the German field marshal who led the German and Italian forces in North Africa during the Second … [Read more...] about Rommel’s comments on Australian soldiers [1941-1942]
Rats of Tobruk: Remembrance Day Service [7 April 1949]
[Editor: This article, about the Australian and British defenders of Tobruk (in Libya) during the Second World War, was published in The Townsville Daily Bulletin (Townsville, Qld.), 7 April 1949.] Rats of Tobruk Remembrance Day Service (Contributed) A day truly of … [Read more...] about Rats of Tobruk: Remembrance Day Service [7 April 1949]