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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

1,985 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 24 of 100

Super Tax? On War Profits Govt's Probable Intentions. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 4

The war profits taxation to be imposed by the Federal Government in the Budget now being drafted will probably take the form of a super tax…

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War Commentary the Battle for Norway Importance Of Iceland Germany's Communications Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 5

The Skager Rak battle is virtually a battle for Norway, and its true results are to be calculated, not in the comparative damage suffered by…

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To Be Expunged "Red" Resolution A.L.P. Executive Decision Mr. Curtin on War Policy Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 5

The Federal Executive of the A.L.P. to-day directed the New South Wales branch to expunge from its records the "hands off Russia"…

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Hitler's Strategic Error Aids Allies Terrific Sea Battle Goes on French And British Smash Nazi Navy Norwegians' Vigorous Stand for Freedom Churchill Tells House Dramatic Story "22 Ships Of War At Bottom Of The Sea" PARIS

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 5

Addressing the Chamber of Deputies the French Prime Minister, M. Reynaud, said that as a result of the fight off Norway 22 ships of war were at the bottom of the ocean. This included 18 Germans and four British. No French vessels were lost…

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Hair Nets Affected by War. London, March 23

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 6

Because of the European war hundreds of thousands of peasant girls in China will keep their hair but lose their jobs. And Britain will be short…

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£20 MILLIONS? Second War Loan FEDERAL GOVT's Intentions. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 4

It is understood that the Federal Government will float its second war loan which will be for not more than £20,000,000 towards the end of June…

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War Commentary Germany's Naval Losses New British Minefield Importance of Kattegat Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 4

From figures disclosed by the First Lord of the Admiralty, Germany, as a result of strategic errors to Scandinavian waters, has lost a substantial…

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Clarence River Patriotic and War Fund Afternoon

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 4

The members of the west rain Croquet Club are organising an afternoon in aid of the Clarence River Patriotic and War Fund next Saturday,…

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"Certain Clergy" Public Attitude To War Minister's Severe Criticism. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 5

Strong criticism of the attitude of certain clergy to Australai's war effort was voiced by the Minister for Supply, Sir F. Stewart, to-day. He said their…

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"Astounding" British Fleets Action Entry Into Baltic War Commentary Another Lesson for Neutrals. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 5

Events in Scandinavia underline once more the warning to neutrals that they may expect short shrift from Germany if they stand in her way or…

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Permanent Forges Enlistment in the A.I.F. MELBOURNE

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 5

In a statement issued on behalf of the Minister for the Army, Mr. Street, the Defence Department stated that no member of the permanent military…

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Anzac Day Commemoration South Grafton Arrangements

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 4

At a representative meeting, presided over by the Mayor (Ald. Carl T. Schwinghammer), and held at the Council Chambers on Monday night…

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Women Wounded In Sydney Hotel Dying Depositions to Be Taken. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 5

With blood pouring from wounds in the chest, arm and abdomen, Jea[?] Cox. 26, married, was found to-night in the passageway of the Australian…

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War Injuries Providing Compensation. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 4

The Repatriation Act will be amended by the Federal Government to provide compensation in cases where members of the forces are killed in…

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War Pay for Public Servants. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 5

Opening the Public Service Association Conference to-day the Premier, Mr. Mair, replied to criticism which had been levelled at the Government…

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Criterion Hall Dance for Patriotic and War Funds

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 4

Next Tuesday night the Criterion Hall, Oliver street, Grafton, will be the scene of a dance organised by Mrs C. Lipman and Mrs. D. W. Macpherson…

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War Commentary Troops in Norway British Naval Supremacy Neutral Wall Broken Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 5

The landing of British troops in Norway is particularly significant. Within five days of the German invasion, although the precise, date of…

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Wear a "Steel Hat" on Anzac Day

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 4

To-morrow (Friday), April 19, has been set apart as tin hat day appeal in aid of the United Returned Soldiers' Fund, for the purpose of assisting…

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Soldier's Experience In Palestine With 2nd A.I.F. Visit to War Cemetery

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 10

Private E. K. Pattemore, who is serving with the 2nd A.I.F. in Palestine, in writing home to his parents, who reside in Ulmarra, states:--…

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Marketing Our Products How Australia Helps Britain Magnificent War Effort

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 2

The mobilisation of primary industry the second, great development of the Australian war effort is being carried out swiftly and smoothy…

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