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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

2,029 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 33 of 102

War Effort Evatt and Beasley Again. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 5

In a joint reply to the defence of the munitions administration by the Minister for Munitions, Senator McBride, Dr. Evatt and Mr. Beasley, Labor…

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War Loan Rally Visit Of Mr. Anthony Public Meeting on

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 4

Mr. H. L. Anthony, M.H.R., Assistant Treasurer and Assistant Minister for Commerce, will arrive in Grafton by the Brisbane express on Monday…

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Palmer's Island Farewells Two Soldiers Honored

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 3

A large gathering of relatives and friends assembled in the Palmer's Island hall on Monday night last to bid farewell to Privates Jim Phillips and…

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Rumor Mongers Messages To Soldiers' Wives Husbands "Dead" or "Missing.'" Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 5

The Minister for the Army, Mr. Spender, to-day denounced "diabolical" rumor-mongers who had been conveying to relatives of doctors and nurses,…

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War Savings Groups

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

It is reported by many trustees of War Savings Groups in this district that as a result of increases during the past two to three months, in…

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War Loan--£35,000,000 Public Meeting at Grafton

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

In the last year or so we have learned some pretty grim lessons and one of them is that rifles and bayonets even if handled by heroes, are not…

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Prisoners of War Anzacs At Nisch Sergeant From Sydney. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 5

The British United Press has received a message from a neutral correspondent in Yugo-Slavia who visited over 250 Anzac arid British prisoners at…

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Primary Industries Shipping Difficulties "Become Food Conscious" As Part of War Effort

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

Primary industries already hard hit by shipping difficulties must prepare themselves to meet a sudden variation in the shipping position, said Sir…

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Famous Flag Captured at Bardia Sent To Maclean Resident Historic Souvenir of War

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

A priceless and historic souvenir of the victorious campaign of the British forces against the Italians in North Africa early this year…

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War in Africa Heat and Sandstorms Test Nan Endurance Solum and Tobruk Areas London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 5

Heavy sandstorms and furnace like heat are testing the endurance of the Germans in the Sollum and Tobruk areas, according to military…

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No Kid-glove War Debate in Commons Many Questions Asked Motion of Confidence Before House London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 5

Many speakers in the House of Commons, during Mr. Churchill's motion of confidence debate relating to the war situation, while supporting…

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Soldiers Farewelled. Maclean Function

The Clarence River Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 3

A farewell to ten members of the R.A.A.F. and. A.I.R. was held in Maclean Institute on Monday night. There was a very largo attendance of the…

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Atlantic and Air Main Factors "Britain Cannot Lose War" Speed Of Victory Depends On U.S.A. Should Convoy Materials to U.K Mr. Menzies On Dissension In Australia New York

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 5

"I am convinced that Britain cannot lose the war, though the speed of victory will depend on the United States," declared Mr. Menzies on arrival at La Guardia airfield this evening, after a flight on the Dixie Clipper from Lisbon…

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War Supplies in South Africa

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 4

The latest example of the diversity of war supplies activity in the Union of South Africa will be the manufacture of bayonets and scabbards. A…

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Timber Uses In Peace And War

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 1

In an article on "Wood and Modern Warfare" appearing in "American Forests," D. G. Coleman reveals many interesting facts: — Nitro-cellulose…

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The Air Force War Takes a New Turn

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 4

In the last few weeks the war has taken a very interesting turn—a turn very much for the better. At first glance the news from Greece wouid…

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War Prospects Interview with Captain H. M. FREWEN

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 2

A representative of our newspaper recently called on Captain H. M. Frewen, and invited an opinion from him as to the war situation, with special…

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United States Moving Towards War? Recent Forthright Speeches Stalin's First Public Office Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 4

The speech by Mr. H. L. Stimson, United States Secretary of War, advocating the use of the American Navy to safeguard the shipping of…

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Megan Soldiers Farewelled

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 2

On Saturday, May 3, the residents of Megan combined with the local Tennis Club to bid farewell to Pte. Arthur Kalie, a former member of…

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Upper Orara Send-off to Soldier

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 3

A very representative gathering was present at a social evening in the public hall last Tuesday night to bid farewell and make a presentation to…

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