War Insurance Duties of Councils
The Minister for Local Government, Mr. McGirr, has advised local governing councils of the part they are asked to play in the operation of…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1942
1,587 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 19 of 80
Tht Vdc Vital Role in War
Major-General J. D. Richardson, who succeeds Brigadier-General Heane as Corps Commander ol the VDC in NSW, says lie is convinced, that the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Damage Duties Of Councils Insurance of Fixed Property
The part local governing bodies will play in the operation of the war damage insurance scheme as it affects fixed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A Soldier's Diary Adventures in Greece
A human story of hardship and anxiety, coupled with courage, initiative aud stamina, is revealed in the diary of Pte. Colin Campbell,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Rages All Over Java Heroic Resistance But Japs Battering Way Forward Dutch Ordered to Fight to Last Clash Of Big Forces Expected In Burma
BANDOENG, Wed.—Japanese bombes and fighte[?] attacked Allied positions and air bases almost without opposition to-day, as the result of the virtual collapse of the united nations' air support, says the United Press correspondent…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Comment Pacffic Conflict Japs' Fourth Campaign. (Weekly War Commentary.)
MELBOURNE, Fri.—The Japanese have now plunged into their fourth major campaign of the Pacific war. In Malaya…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →ELEPHANTS Assisting China Carrying War Supplies
CHUNGKING, Sat.—China's new supply route from India is now operating, and war materials are reaching Lashio (starting…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Clarence River A.c.f. District Patriotic and War Fund. Lawrence Auxiliary C.r.d.p. and War Found
Mr. S. J. Eades, in the absence of the president, Cr. D. E. Archer presided over the monthly meeting of Lawrence Aua[?]liary of the [?]rence River District…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War Views In Britain Aggressive Spirit Points From Week-end Speeches
LONDON, Sat.—The keynote of Saturday's public speeches was the need for a more aggressive spirit in Britain…
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A big crowd of the people of Rappville. Wyan and surrounding district Resembled at the Rappville Hall on Wednesday night last to show its esteem…
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The outright rejection by President Roosevelt of the "Turtle Policy" for America in waging war against the Axis; his determination that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Anzac Day Views of N.s.w. R.s. League
SYDNEY, Mon.—The State president of the Returned Soldiers' League, Colonel A. W. Hyman, disagrees with the proposal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Waste Not! Economy Counts in War
Waste, often the cause of disaster, has been known to augmem at times the receipts of shipping companies, ot manufacturers, and of retailers…
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SYDNEY, Mon.—An organisation to assess damage to property caused by bombing, or other enemy action, is being rapidly…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Nazi Losses Million and Half In Russian War Reds Attacking in Crimea
LONDON, Sun.—According to a report from Switzerland, German military circles in Berlin now admit the German…
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"We bad expected to see the Japanese come along in transports, or perhaps on foot, but imagine our surprise when down the road came…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Declared on Thailand
CANBERRA, Tues.—Australia has formally declared war on Thailand. The proclamation, issued to-day, declares that a state…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →American Aid Pouring Into Pacific War Zone Ready to Take the Offensive Soon Aggregation of Aerial and Naval Power
WASHINGTON, Tues.—United States forces, sufficiently strong to combat the Japanese in the South-western Pacific are now pouring into that region. This is reported by the "New York Times" correspondent in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Letters to Soldiers No Place Names in Addresses
In future, place names must be omitted from the postal addresses in correspondence to members of the field forces in Australia. This…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Clarence River A.c.f. District Patriotic and War Fund. Copmanhurst W. Auxiliary of the C.r.d.p.w.f
The hon. secretary reports that the following comforts have been forwarded to Grafton for the month of February: Copmanhurst.—Mrs. Layton. 2 prs…
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