Roosevelt Only One War Call For Unity New York Meeting
NEW YORK, Mon.—British, Russian, Chinese and Netherlands envoys to-night joined President Roosevelt in calling…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1942
1,587 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 21 of 80
BIG U.S. Air-land Forces in Australia Announcement By U.S. War Minister New Guinea Vital to Our Defence Heavy Blows By Allied Air Force Plans to Meet Japanese Strategy
WASHINGTON, Mon.—United States army units, including air and ground troops, in considerable numbers, are now in Australia. This was announced to-night by the Secretary for War, Mr. Stis[?] No information as to the strength and designation of…
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CANBERRA, Wed.—The Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, announced to-day that in order that essential war work should be carried…
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LONDON, Tues.—According to "The Times" correspondent on the French frontier, Repault's are not rebuilding their giant works…
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The following is a letter received by Mr. Wm. Ulrick, of Ulmarra, from his son. Pte. A. J Ulrick, a prisoner of war, in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Clarence River A.c.f. District Patriotic and War Fund. Donations Received
The Grafton Patriotic Women's Auxiliary a[?]knowiedges receipt of the following donations: Miss M. E. Attwater, 10 p[?] cards and bridge scorers…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →U.S. Army-air Fleet in Aus. Luzon's Hero, Gen. MacARTHUR, Here. Takes Over Supreme Command of Anzac Area Gen. G. H. Brett To Be Deputy And Supreme Air Chief Britain and America Approve Surprise Dramatic Moves Official Announcements Electrified Australians
CANBERRA, Wed.—The hero of the American defence of the Philippines, General Douglas MacArthur, has arrived at American Army Headquarters in Australia, and is to become Supreme Commander in the Anzac area in the Pacific…
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The Shire Clerk (Mr. Ray E. Smith) placed correspondence before Council at Wednesday's meeting concerning war damage insurance, but…
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CANBERRA, Thurs.—The Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, made history to-day when he countersigned the original Royal…
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Several thousand tons extra or vegetables are so urgently required to supply the vastly increased demands of the Allied…
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SYDNEY, Thurs.—The Wai Damage Commission at its meeting this week made some important decisions. Private chattels…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bennett War Diary Lost "Ball-to-Ball" Story of Malayan Campaign
SYDNEY, Thurs.—The diary belonging to Major-General Gordon Bennett, which is described as a complete…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Supplies U.S. REQUISITION Food And Munitions Work for Factories
MELBOURNE, Thurs.—The first requisition to be made for supplies of Australian goods and war materials for the United…
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CANBERRA, Thurs.—All males between the ages of 18 and 60 years will be required to perform national duties for a…
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SYDNEY, Thurs.âThe City Coroner to-day committed William Ernest McDonald, 40, member of the A.I.F., for trial on a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Staggering Facts Great Britain's Mighty War Effort Halifax Answers Axis and Other Critics R.A.F. Saved World From Disaster Navy, Army and Production Figures
NEW YORK, Wed.—The British Ambassador, Lord Halifax, in a nation-wide broadcast silenced critics of Britain by giving staggering figu[?]s and facts sf her mighty war effort. He declared that Mr. Churchill had authorised him to give new…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →MR. R. G. CASEY Accepts British Govt.'s Invitation Minister of State in Middle East With Seat On British War Cabinet News Caused Sensation at Canberra
CANBERRA, Thurs.—The Australian Minister to Wa[?]hington Mr. R. G. Casey, has accepted an invitation by the British Government as Minister of State in the Middle East, with a seat on the British War Cabinet…
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MELBOURNE, Fri.—General MacArthur's dramatic arrival in Australia as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Raids on Essen Worst Of War Some Two-ton Bombs
ANKARA, Thurs.—Local German circles, say the last R.A.F. raids on Essen were the worst of the war. It is estimated that 500…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Uniform Pay for All Branches War Cabinet Decision Deferred Pay Granted
CANBERRA, Fri.—The principle of uniform pay for members of the A.I.F., militia and permanent military forces will…
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