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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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War Commentary Mussolini's Prestige Barka Plateau Colony Germany and the Balkans Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1941 · page 5

Italian propaganda sources may have been able to minimise the importance of the British occupation of the Western Desert and the area west…

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War in the Air Raids Over Britain R.A.F. Bombs Germany Berlin Officials' Admission London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1941 · page 5

The Air Ministry communique says: "Considerable enemy air activity occurred over the country last night, bombs were dropped in widely…

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New British War Planes. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 3

A new bomber amongst the latest additions to British air strength, designed to meet the K.A.F.'s need for more long-range heavy aircraft, is…

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Thai War French Warn Attackers. Hong Kong

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 3

It is officially announced in Hanoi that French pilots do not intend to bomb Bangkok. If Thailand planes attack Saigon and…

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Russia Seeks Trade Treaties Will Not Enter War No Break with Germany London

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 3

The Soviet newspaper, "Izvestia." announced to-day that Russia intends this year to conclude economic treaties and agreements with…

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No Overtime Ironworkers' Decision Will Reduce War Effort Objection to Federal Tax Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 2

As a result of a meeting in Sydney yesterday et which the ironworkers and boilermakers decided not to work further overtime unless such…

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Hitler's Dilemma Prestige Is Waning Russia And The Balkans Official War Commentary Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 4

British military and diplomatic successes must be showing Hitler that in order to avoid a German defeat the war must be fought into…

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Mackay of Bardia Always Played Game School Days At Grafton Dressed Up As "Soldier" Terrified Sisters and Friends

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 2

Bardia was a Clarence River "show,'' for Major-General Iven Mackay, who commanded the Australian troops, is a native of Grafton…

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N.S.W. Soldiers in Bardia Battle Beat Tanks Through Wire High Praise From Officer Cairo

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 3

The first Australian battalion to go into action last Friday morning was one recruited in the main from the city of Sydney…

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Big Guns Roar in Duel at Tobruk Army of Nile Grip Tightens on Doomed Town Italy's Losses at Bardia 44,000 Prisoners---huge War Booty Haul London

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 3

The artillery duel continues with increasing intensity at Tobruk, where the British are still bringing up troops, new guns and other equipment. R.A.F. fighters patrol constantly over the supply lines and also west from Tobruk, but there is little Italian air activity…

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Killed in Action Native of Glen Innes

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. G. Sargeant, of the Bowling Club, Lismore, on Sunday, were advised by the Defence Department, that their son, Lieutenant E…

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War Summary North Afircan Campaign

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 2

With the fall of Bardia and the penetration of the Italian defences a[?] Tobruk, the battlle of the Western Desert is entering its final phase[?]…

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War Factories Production In Australia for Far East and India. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 4

The prospects of using Australian, plant for production in other countries east of the Suez are being investigated by four members of the British Supply…

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Bulgaria Neutral--independent Stay Out Of War Broadcast by Premier London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 5

Declaring the determination of the Government to safeguard Bulgaria's freedom and independence, the Bulgarian Premier, Professor Filoff, in a…

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Abyssinia Will Britain Attack? United States Aid Bill Official War Commentary Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 5

Reports of British patrol work on the Abyssinian frontier of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan have caused speculation on the possibility of a…

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Mr. Menzies Leaving for London Fadden Acting P.M. Page and Mcbride in War Cabinet Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 4

The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, announced to-day that he proposed s to visit Britain in the near future for discussions with the Prime…

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£8,000,000 Still to Go War Savings Total Now £17,000,000 Silver Lining in the Taxation Cloud

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 3

Taxation is heavier than v before in history, for with war and defence commitments reaching more than £3,000,000 a week every Australian is…

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State Cricketer Enlists in A.I.F. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 4

The New South Wales cricketer, Cecil Pepper, enlisted to-day in the A.I.F. and expects to be called up in March…

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'Organised Plan to Aid Britain's Enemies' Govt. Action Against Some Leaders of Unionism Hold Up of Vital War Industries Will Not Be Toltrated Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 5

The Minister for the Interior and Information, Senator Foll, stated today that the Commonwealth Government was very concerned at the activities of certain leaders of trade unionism in Australia, who were using every possible pretext for holding up vital work associated with the Government's…

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Founded on Five Shillings London Perfumers Double War Exports

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 3

Since the war began, one famous London him of perfumers has not only increased its exports, but in the flow of regular monthly shipments, not…

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