Win War and Peace. Melbourne
"On this night, I want every Australian to make a resolution which shall be not only his, but for everybody--a national resolution which…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1941
2,029 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 1 of 102
War Forces Amazing Unity in Britain Democracy Outdoes Dictatorships' War Efforts Freedom Assembles Its Mighty Forces
The beginning of the second year of war found the British people more firmly united than at any time since 1918. A recent statistical survey…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Spirit of Sacrifice Inspires Britain's War Effort Every Burden Gladly Borne to Overthrow Nazism
Lewis Carroll, the author of "Alice ni Wonderland,"' and other classical books of nonsense, later wrote a book called "Sylvie and Bruno," which has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Roosevelt Speech Widely Approved Thousands Of Telegrams His Personal Declaration "Of Undeclared War on Axis" Washington
The White House stated that thousands of telegrams were sent to President Roosevelt after his speech. Ninety-nine per cent of them were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldier Killed Fell Down Staircase Well. Sydney
Corporal Eric Watts, 44, militiaman, died early to-day after he is believed to have fallen down a staircase well at flats under construction…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Courageous Women Helping To Win War Lady Gowrie's Message. Canberra
The women of Britain had given us a magnificent lead, and it was no exaggeration to say that their courage would be a supreme factor in winning…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →One Hundred Paint Makers Bring £5,000,000 to Britain's War Chest
More than one hundred British paint manufacturers continue to ship to countries overseas paints, varnishes and enamels to the value of £5,000,000 a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Complaints by R.A.A.F. MEN Domestic Duties Abnoxious War Council to Investigate Sydney
The War Council is to investigate next week complaints that Air Force men have been given duties other than those for which they have…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Parkes Pilot Killed in Action. London
The Air Ministry casualty list, resusd to-day. contains the following:- Pilot Officer A. Tindall, of Parkes, New South Wales, killed in action…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Britain Will Win This War Belgian Statesman Gives Reasons
M. Wauters has had a remarkable career. He volunteered in the last war and won great military distinction in the Belgian Army. Since that time he has gained many academic honors and become a prominent figure in Belgian politics. He is a Professor of Brussels University and a member…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →India's War Effort Employment Of Vast Resources Near and Middle East and France
A survey of India's war effort falls conveniently under two headings, the growth of the armed forces and the mobilisation of economic and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Extend Strike Big Steel Works 1100 War Workers Involved Fight Against Roster System . NEWCASTLE
The dispute at the Commonwealth Steel Company's works took a serious turn to-day when it was decided at a mass meeting to extend the strike to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Upper Orara Soldiers Farewelled
There was a very large and representative gathering at a complimentary social held in the public hall on Thursday night, 26th December, when…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coffs Soldiers Send-offs to be Arranged
At a meeting last week it was decided to organise send-offs and presentations to soldiers from Coffs Harbour before they leave for overseas…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Commentary Eire Bombed Again Was It Due To Error? Italians' New Defence Line Melbourne
German planes have again bombed Eire, but it is not clear whether this marks the beginning of an attack on Eire, or is merely an error, due to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →R.A.A.F. Enlistments. Melbourne
During 1940 35,163 recruits were accepted by the R.A.A.F., or an average of nearly 100 men daily, said the Minister for Air, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wounded in Action First Clarence River Casualty ULMARRA A.I.F. MEMBER
What is believed to be the first Clarence River casualty in action with the A.I.F. abroad was notified on Saturday, when Mr. William Ulrick. of Ulmarra,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hitler's Plans Britain or Balkans New Phase Of Campaign? Official War Commentary Melbourne
Is the war entering a new phase? Developments justifying this speculation are German attacks on Eire, reports of German troop movements…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Effort Yields £196
A message from Glen Innes says the Deepwater sports gathering on Boxing Day yielded £96, and the New Year's Day sports made a profit of £100, all…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Broome's Head Bread War
There is a bread war at Broome's Head and the local storekeeper is selling bread for 5d per loaf, although the price at Maclean is 6 12d per loaf…
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