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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

1,985 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 33 of 100

War Guilt Fixed On Germany SIR F. Stewart's Views. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 5

Although the news from Belgium and France gave cause for some concern, i[?] must not be forgotten that Germany had gathered all the initial advantages…

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War Commentary Real Test for Nazis Position In Switzerland Counter for Parachutists (Weekly War Commentary, issued by the Commonwealth Department of Information). MELBOURNE

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 4

When Germany met the combined armies of Britain, France and Belgium, between Antwerp and Namur this week, she came into conflict for…

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Godlessness World in Dances Fate Of Christianity Depicts on Outcome of War Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 4

A call to the Church to work unceasingly to ensure a more Christian. more scientific and better social fabric for future generations after…

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"Fighting Soldiers" Advice To The Diggers Major Dunlop's Handbook

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 7

Major W. A. Dunlop, formerly of the Australian staff corps; has made a hit amongst military authorities with his just published book, "The Fighting…

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Indian Soldiers in Training

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

These splendid soldiers, some of many thousands now fully trained, are ready to carry on the tradition of the Indian Army, (Common wealth Department of Information Picture)…

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A.I.F. ENLISTMENTS 55 Accepted At Kyogle Area Officer to Visit Grafton. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 4

Of 57 men who applied for enlistment in the A.I.F. at Kyogle yesterday 55 were accepted. The North Coast Area Officer, Lieut, R. C. Gibson, said…

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Groups Formed War Savings Certificates

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

War Savings Certificate groups were formed last week and are in operation as follows:- "Daily Examiner" (about 40 members), Grafton City Council (15…

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War Bulletin Allied Steel Production

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

While Germany lias alroadv Hiram[?] [?] to the limit, the Allies are only now" bringing their vast reserves potential into effect…

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War Finance Money Will Be Found "To Falter Would Be Treason" Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

Unlimited sums of money will be used to carry on Australia's war effort. This was made plain by the Federal Treasurer, Mr. Spender,…

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War Commentary in the Narvik Area West Front Position General Weygand's Appointment Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 5

The report by the Admiralty that successful bombing raids had been carried out against Germany s fuel supplies in Norway indicate that, in…

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Stormy Trench Epic Bomb Fight of Last War Heroism of Well Known Graftonian Recommended for V.c

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 6

The fight for Stormy Trench, captured by the Australians from the Germans, was one of the epics of the last war in France. In the terrific battle for this 150 yards of vitally important ground, the Germans poured 21,000 shells on and around it in twenty-four hours…

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Of Interest to Women Wilhelmina Leader of Holland Mother of Her People in Peace and in War

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 7

The librarian said, "A book on her Dutch Majesty? What luck tor you. Here is the latest on 'The Royal Dutch Ladies,' by L. J. Power" "Luck indeed," I thought. A minute later in the street I stood still to balance my self mentally. A few feet away a newsboy was shouting: "Paper, paper,…

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"War Until Victory" Whatever the Cost and Agony Churchill's Clarion Call to People "Speech Had Hie Clang of Steel" London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 5

"We shall never surrender ourselves to servitude and shame, whatever the cost and agony may be," said the Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, in a speech which was broadcast to the world. Saying that they mart have quickly more planes, tanks, guns and…

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New War Map

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 7

We have received from the Gregory Publishing Company, 59 Regent street, Sydney, from whom copies are available for 6d. (post free), a copy of one…

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War Savings Certificate Another Group Formed

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 4

At a meeting of the employers of F. R. Blood's stores, held last night, it was decided to form a War Savings Certificate Group, which will…

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Norway's Long Peace Broken First War for 500 Years

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 1

For the first time for nearly 500 years there are foreign troops in Norway. Norway is fighting, against…

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Speeding Up Recruits, Supplies Accelerated Programme War Cabinet's Decision Canberra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 5

An accelerated programme of defence production and recruiting was adopted by the War Cabinet to-day. The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies,…

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War Summary Position in Europe Where Belgians Erred Italy's Threat to Allies (Daily War Commentary issued by the Commonwealth Department of Information.) MELBOURNE

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 5

Considerable anxiety has been felt by many people concerning the withdrawal of the Allies in Western Belgium. Although the situation is…

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Three Divisions Canada's Contribution Huge War Expenditure Air Training Criticised Ottawa

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 5

The Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie King, told Parliament that the Government planned to accelerate the despatch of naval, air and land forces…

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"At War Speed" Call To British Workers Lives Defend on Munitions. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 5

The Minister for Supply and National Service, Mr. Herbert Morrison, to-day issued a call to munition workers to work to their utmost…

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