First US Troops Reach Australia

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

1168

Date Released

11 May 1942

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1New Bow, Old Stern Makes New Ship
2. 2First US Troops Reach Australia
3. 3His Majesty’s Submarines

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 3

Summary

Large contingent of American soldiers embark at New York and reach commonwealth safely. Defence Minister reviews them, while Premier Curtin and General Macarthur make war plans.

Keywords

Politics and government; Ceremonies; Military

Library number

11988

Length of story (in feet)

191

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Notes

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