"At War Speed" Call To British Workers Lives Defend on Munitions. London
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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The wars & local soldiers, 1940
1,985 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 34 of 100
Diary of a Soldier (Who having enlisted as a Private is now a Lieutenant.)
Monday: It seems certain that it will not be long before we leave now. The troops are excited at the prospect and any small clue is seized upon as…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Versailles Unjustly Blamed German Ambitions Cause of War
Australia's only Digger Premier though he would be the first to oppose any discrimination on that score Mr. T. Playford (S.A.) sees…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →War Commentary Position Examined Due To French Mistakes Possible Counter-measures Melbourne
Unless the situation can be changed by some last minute reversal of the fortunes of the German army it will be necessary for the people to adjust…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Back to Wall the British Army Channel Ports Defence War Correspondent's Impressions London
"The British Expeditionary Force has now got its back to the wall in a great battle for the Channel ports," declared the British United Press…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Four Brothers Enlist
Noel Keith Gentle, 13½, who left by the express last Monday with the R.A.A.F. boys, is one of four brothers to offer his services in the present…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Liberalised Allowances To Soldiers' Dependents War Cabinet's Decision. Canberra
The system of allotments of allowances to soldiers' dependents will be liberalised, following a decision by the War Cabinet. The new schedule is…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Savings Certificate Suggested Housewives' Group
Mrs. G. W. Caldwell, of 217 Prince street, Grafton, in a letter to the editor, writes:- "Last Monday I had an interview…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →B.G.F. FUNDS Investment in War Funds?
At last meeting of the Carool (Tweed) Branch of the Banana Growers' Federation it was unanimously decided to request the directors to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →ITALY Entry Into War. "Inevitable" Says "Times." London
"Judging from diplomatic and military signs alone, Italy's entry into the war seems inevitable. Certain naval signs add to that belief," says the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gift of £1000 to Nation's War Fund. Canberra
Sir Henry Braddon has sent a cheque for £1000 to the Prime Minister as a personal contribution to the war funds of the nation. This money is to be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Elections Postponement Urged "Would Dislocate War Effort." Canberra
The Federal elections should be postponed for 12 months to allow the Government to concentrate on the war effort, declared Mr. Thompson (C.P…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Women's Bootees Are Helping Britain to Pay for the War
Despite the war, British craftsmen are upholding a tradition which runs back to the days of King Alfred, who not only launched the British Navy…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Party Govt. Abandonment Advocated for Duration of War. Melbourne
The abandonment of the system of party government throughout Australia for the duration of the war is favored by the Victorian Premier, Mr. Dunstan,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →To Enter War Indies Japans "Share" Tokio Press Stories. Tokio
European developments have resulted in a great increase in activities of the elements favoring Japan's participation on Germany's side, with the East…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →£20,000,000 Second War Loan Within Two Weeks. Canberra
An announcement that the second war loan for £20,000,000 would be loaded within two weeks was made by the Treasurer, Mr. Spencer, to-night…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →National Council? States And Federal Govt. Unified War Effort. Sydney
Although he regards the new war policy as enunciated by the Prime Minster as satisfactory up to a point, the Deputy-Premier, Colonel Bruxner,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War, Day by Day Nazi Attacks on Low-countries Gives Allies Chance to Strike
Germany, by her cold-blooded invasion of Holland and Belgium has brought herself for the first time, into a position enabling the Allied…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Commentary Feeling in U.S.A. Strong For The Allies West Front Line Stabilising Melbourne
German successes in the Low Countries and Northern France have had a deep effect in the United States where public opinion has suddenly…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldiers' "High and Noble Duty"
The Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane (Dr. Duhig), who declares he does not agree with peace movements in these times, contends they…
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