Three Brothers From Copmanhurst Enlist in the A.I.F.
Three brothers, Keith, Arthur and Roy Barker, from Copmanhurst, were amongst the enlistments in the A.I.F. at Grafton during the fortnight…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1941
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Greek War Fund Much Activity Planned Grecian Ball Arranged
Tepelena may hold out a fraction longer and Valona may postpone the evil day, but Grafton's Grecian ball will fall on Monday, May 19, at the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Pledges Russia and Turkey Important Development Official War Commentary Melbourne
The announcement from Moscow that Russia has pledged herself to take no action to embarrass Turkey if the Turks go to war to defend their…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Grafton Sub-Branch Dawn Service, Anzac Day
The monthly meeting of the Grafton sub-branch of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. was held in the Services Clubroom, Pound street, on Monday night, 30 members…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Air War Bomber Shot Down. London
The British Air Ministry announces that an enemy bomber was shot down in the Thames Estuary by our fighters. There was no enemy activity over…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Army of War Workers Many Recruits Coming Forward
Upwards of sixty enlistments were registered in the army of war workers required for the Grafton Patriotic 1941 Show. Though the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →After War a Better Britain Sweep Away Slums. London
Mr. Ernest Bevin, Minister for Labor, in a speech, visualised the building of a better Britain. He said the new industrial revolution…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"We'll Win War" Cunningham Confident Navy in Mediterranean. London
Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham, Commander in Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet, broadcast a message this morning in which he said: "All are in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →£300 Million Vote Canada's War Effort Exceeds America's, Says Prime Minister. Ottawa
The House of Commons to-day passed a 1,300,000,000 dollars war appropriation Bill by 167 to 8, and sent it to the Senate…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Invasion Cannot Succeed Lord Halifax Confident Armed Peace After War New York
"If you ask me can Hitler's invasion succeed, my answer is a confident and unhesitating no," said the British Ambassador, Lord Halifax…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Graziani Doesn't Like Germans Outline Of Career Official War Commentary Melbourne
The official announcement of Marshal Graziani's resignation now confirms rumors current since the initial defeat of his large well-…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Grafton Blitz £6111 In Hand Yesterday Aid for Women War Workers Business Men's Aim Is £100
One official day gone since the Grafton business men's bombing squadron opened their throttles for the pamphlet raid on themselves and their associates…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Casualty Maclean Soldier Better. Melbourne
A casualty list of New South Wales men abroad was issued to-day. It included, removed from the seriously ill list, NX1992, Pte. E. J. Plummer, supply…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lismore Soldier Killed in Action. Melbourne
An A.I.F. casualty list, issued today, included:- Abroad, killed in action.--NX29,872 Pte. L. C. Caldwell, infantry, Lismore…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Savings Certificates
Only £2521 worth of war savings certificates have been cashed at the Commonwealth Bank in Lismore. This amount includes conversions made at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Contracts Army's Business Methods Criticised by Auditor- General. Canberra
Business methods adopted by some army officers are criticised severely in the annual report of the Auditor- General. Mr. Abercrombie, which was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Britain After the War Scientists' Novel Tests for Vast Re-building
British scientist are working hard for the day when the sound of the builder's hammer will succeed the thud of the bomb…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Halifax "Weil Win This War" If It Takes 20 Years Conference with Journalists New York
"You needn't think that in any circumstances we are going to lose, because we are net. If we have to fight for 20 years, we will win this…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Copmanhurst Greek War Fund Social and Dance
A very successful social and dance, in aid of the Greek War Fund, took place in the Memorial Hall last Wednesday. There was a record attendance…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Greek War Fund Grecian Ball Details District Functions Successful
Strengthening the "Grecian Ball" line is the immediate job of the Grafton Greek Fund Commitee. Details involving the provision of new…
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