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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1940

1,985 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 41 of 100

To Buy War Plane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 4

At a public rally the people of [?] Innes approved of a scheme to establish a district fund for the purchase of a war plane for the Federal…

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Woodford Leigh War Effort Public Meeting on

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 7

The sub-committee appointed at Woodford Leigh to draw up rules for submission to a public meeting on adoption met on Monday night and…

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Everywhere Guards in Britain Italy's Intentions Daily War Commentary Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 4

Britain's intentions to anticipate all possibilities of internal treachery are clearly seen in the protective measures instituted in recent weeks…

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N.Z. War Cabinet Opposition Representation Announcement Expected. Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 5

The announcement of the [?] of a War Cabinet with representation of the Nationalist Opposition is expected to be made soon. The arrangement…

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Was Pacifist N.Z. Minister's Confession War Has Changed Views. Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 5

Addressing the Industrial Labor Conference to-day, the Minister for Finance, Mr. Nash, candidly admitted that at one time he bad been an ardent…

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R.S. AND S.I.L.A. Ulmarra Sub-branch Shelter for Enlisted Unemployed

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Ulmarra sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. Mr. R. H. Pullen, president, was in the chair…

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Soldiers' Shelter Need for Help

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 7

A group of eight enlisted men are now sheltering at the cabins in the Cathedral grounds, and as some have had no employment for months they…

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100,000 Returned Soldiers In Army Reserve Response to Govt's Decision Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 6

There would be 100 per cent response from member of the League and it could be stated that Australia [?] had an army reserve…

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First Enlistment at Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 4

Mr. R. O. Drew, secretary of the Ulmarra Recruiting Committee, reports that the first enlistment at the Ulmarra recruiting office yesterday was that of…

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Second A.i.f. Five Enlistments Yesterday

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 4

Five recruits enlisted for the second A.I.F. at the Services Clubroom, Grafton, yesterday. They, were:-- John Andrew Green, Nana Glen…

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Local War Loan

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 2

Since last issue two more £100 from two more citizens have been added to Coffs contribution towards the interest free loan for war…

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Post- War Industries

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 4

An investigation of the possibilities of developing various local industries is proposed at Casino in connection with post- war expansion. Amongst the…

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Free Gift War Fund

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 4

A message from Lismore states that a drive for funds as a straight-out gift towards the war effort has been started at McLean's Ridges. The total raised…

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Win the War Rally President's Appeal

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 2

A monster rally is to be held in the Memorial Hall, Dorrigo, on Tuesday, June 11th. A recruiting officer will be present. All facilities for…

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Ravages of Rumor Word War Tactics

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 3

Australia is being flooded with euemy-inspired rumors-halt truths, whole lies, aud vidid distortions of fact-circulated by German and other…

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At Home and Abroad Carnada a War Arsenal

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 4

The British Munitions Mission has, since its arrival in Canada, placed contracts for munitions and was materials of an aggregate value of…

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Win the War Rally Woolgoolga's Effort. Woolgoolga

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 3

The wonderful response made by the young men of Woolgoogla in answering the Empire's call is only part of the effort of the town and district to do…

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No Profit Australia's War Effort Grafton Company's Offer

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 4

Messrs. Chesterfield and Jenkins, Pty., Ltd., of Grafton, Sydney and Brisbane, who have been engaged on defence work contracts since the…

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Tennis Title Play Cancelled for Duration of War. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 2

For the duration of the war all Australian tennis championship events have been cancelled. This decision was reached to- night at a meeting of the…

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