Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1942

1,587 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 10 of 80

Enemy Secrets Revealed To U.S. Agents' Carelessness Propaganda in Last War

Daily Examiner · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 6

The recovery of secret documents and plans has been the theme of many sensational novels, but in regard to some of the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

CONSPIRACY To Embroil Eire In War Designs of I.R.A. DUBLIN

Daily Examiner · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 5

The Minister for Local Government, Mr. Sean Macentee, speaking in the Dail, said: "It cannot be denied that a conspiracy exists…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Growing Daily Strength Of R.A.A.F. Big Increase Since War. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 5

The R.A.A.F. is now 13 times larger than it was before the war began. New South Wales leads with 90,000 air volunteers. The…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

In the Pacific Allied Strength Signs Of Growth Events of the Week Weekly War Commentary Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 5

During the past week the situation in Malaya has become critical, while both the N:E.I. and Australian territories have…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Casualty List Prisoners of War. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 2

One of the longest prisoners of war list radioed to Australia was received over Vatican radio to-day. Included were:—…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

PACIFIC War Council Talks Conference with Roosevelt. Washington

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 3

Mr. Casey conferred with both Dr Soong (China) and Dr. Van Kleffens (Dutch Indies) after their separate consultations with…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

33 ENLISTMENTS Week Ending January 31 23 FOR A.I.F Grafton Recruiting Depot

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 2

There were 33 enlistments from this district, for the week ending January 31, 23 being in the A.I.F., five for home defence…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wounded in Action Woolgoolga Soldier

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. D. Younger, of Woolgoolga, have been advised by the Army Department that their son, Pte. Charlie Younger, has…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

In New Guinea a Soldier's Impressions

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 4

Pte. E. M. Holmes makes the following interesting observations in a letter to Richmond River "Herald": — "New Guinea, or what I have seen…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Soldier's Christmas "A Marvellous Time" Comforts Fund Parcel Welcome

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 2

Traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, including Christmas pudding "and plenty of beer," was celebrated in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Returned Men Many Already Employed Work of Department. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 3

Of the 2000 men of the A.I.F invalided back to Australia from the present war and discharged, 1800 had been found…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

A.I.F. and Militia Equal Pay And Rights War Council to Consider. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 2

The War Council at its meeting to-morrow may deal with the question of granting equal rates of pay and pension rights to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A.c.f. the Clarence River District Patriotic and War Fund. Copmanhurst Women's Auxiliary of C[?]f

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 4

The hon. secretary of the Copmanhurst Women's Auxiliary of the C.R.D.P. and W. Fund reports that the following comforts for December and January…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Local & General Enlistment at Maclean

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 2

The secretary of the Maclean Recruiting Committee, Mr. J. Skinner, reports the enlistment of D. M. Archer, of Lawrence…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Male Aliens Fortnight To Enlist or Undertake Other Duties. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 1

Male aliens between 18 and 60 are given 14 days from to-day to either enlist or volunteer for the militia under regulations gazetted…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Toowoomba War Efforts

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 4

The general fund of the Toowoomba branch of the Red Cross Society now stands at over £7921 Donations amounting to £488/7/11…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

War Economy Lend to Defend

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 6

Economy, ending with itself, is not always a virtue. One should, during these dangerous days, save and lend. Money is necessary to…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Evacuation Civil Population Only As Military Necessity War Council Decision Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 4

Only as a military necessity will evacuation of the civilian population be undertaken in Australia. This was decided…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Vicious Assault Man Seriously Injured Police Search for Soldiers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 5

Since the admission to St. Vincent's Hospital last night of William Coleman, 44, hotel cook, of King's Cross, police have been…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Enemy Ships Bombed By R.A.A.F. At Rabaul Raid Warning at Port Moresby Japanese Planes Attack Koepang Again Long Meeting of War Council Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 5

The R.A.A.F. attacked Japanese ships in Rabaul harbor today, one being hit and badly damaged. Port Moresby had another air raid warning, and Japanese aircraft raided Koepang, in Dutch Timor, north of Darwin…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →