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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

2,029 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 32 of 102

British Cabinet Several Changes Power To War Effort Churchill's Determination London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 5

Lord Beaverboork, Minister for Aircraft Production, had been appointed Minister of State, it was officially stated in London to-day…

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May Go to Britain Mr. Menzies' Future Needed in Empire War Effort. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 4

The belief is held by some Federal Ministers that the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, may return to Australia, make his report to the Government,…

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Seven Farewelled Soldiers and Airmen Honored SERGT. V. Maurer Welcomed at Town Hall

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 2

A large gathering of relatives and friends assembled at the Grafton Town Hall last night to bid farewell to seven young men from Grafton and district…

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African Success of Great Importance Italian Air Losses Heavy German Forces Chief Danger (Daily War Commentary, issued by the Commonwealth Dept. of Information.) MELBOURNE

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 5

Recent British successes in Italian East Africa have been largely over shadowed by the evacuation of Greece. Military experts emphasise…

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The Australian Red Cross Society Assists Ale Sick and Wounded

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 3

Do you know that:-- (1) £137,357 worth of goods, comforts and equipment have been sent overseas for the service of the men of…

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Outright Convoys for War Supplies to Britain Favored by Wendell Willkie American War Production Soon Outstrip Any Other Nation Washington

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 5

Mr. Wendell Willkie informed President Roosevelt to-day that he favors outright United State's naval convoys to Britain, instead, of the patrol plan. "If I were President of the United States I would ask the army, navy…

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War Victors All Labor's Strength Mr. Forgan Smith's Advice. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

If Labor is to preserve its gams, il it is to have any future, it must concentrate all its strength for the time being on victory in the war,'' said the…

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U.S.A. TANKS Arrive In Mid-East Big Convoy of War Supplies. Washington

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 5

It is reported in neutral French diplomatic circles in Vichy that 26 American merchantmen, heavily loaded with arms and munitions for the British…

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Momentous Conference in Tokio Cabinet-Military Leaders Cutch Expect War in Pacific New York

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

Great attention is being given to the conference in Tokio of high Government members and military leaders, says the Japanese Domei news agency,…

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A.I.F. Enlistments At Grafton Pleasing Increase for Fortnight, Ending May 3

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

The type of recruit offering for the A.I.F. during the past fortnight at Grafton has been, well up to the previous standard. It is very pleasing to…

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Management of Soldiers Farms Threatened Labor Shortage Statement by Chairman of Protection Committee

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 7

Mr. A. W. Yeo, M.L.A,, Minister for Lands, who is chairman of the Soldiers' Farms Protection Committee, said last week that his committee, recently…

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The War Position British Triumphs Predominate

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 3

In wartime our sensations are blunted by overdoses of news. Memory grows short and faulty and the latest item tends to blot out all…

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War Effort "No Time To Waste" Sir Earle Page's Broadcast

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 4

Speaking over station 2KM last night in support of the Country party candidate for Raleigh, Mr. Roy Vincent, the Minister for Commerce (Sir…

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Win the War! How You Can Help Some Local Suggestions

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 4

A correspondent writes:— In these critical times it is only natural that much criticism is levelled by' us at the powers that be—some…

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State Govt. Always Full War Effort Bruxner at Griffith. Griffith

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 2

"There has never been any doubt regarding the attitude of the Government to the British Empire and the war effort," said the leader of the…

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Soldiers Farewelled More Coffs Men Go

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 2

Last Saturday night four more soldiers from Coffs Harbour were farewelled by the local Farewell Committee and made presentations…

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Reported Missing Coff's Harbor Soldier. Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 4

Word has been received at Coff's Harbor that Pte. A. G. Turner is reported missing and is believed to be a prisoner of war…

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War and May 10

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 3

Sir,--It is to be hoped that on Saturday next the elector will think clearly before recording his or her vote, and ascertain:--…

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INDECENT McKELL'S ATTITUDE Seeking Political Capital Out of Libya Wounded Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 4

It was indecent of Mr. McKell now to be seeking to make political capital out of the men who had returned wounded from Libya, seeing that at…

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Britain's Bombers Cripple Germany's War Machine

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 2

British bombers fly over Germany night after night, dealing devastating blows- to munition works and other pre-selected military object ives. In this picture, bombs are being loaded on one of the giant British long range bombers. (Commonwealth Department of Information picture)…

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