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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

1,587 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 33 of 80

Night Exercise Soldier [?]Ed Three Injured

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Mon.—As the result of injuries received during a night, training exercise at a camp on Friday, the death has occurred of…

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"Unwarranted Slur" Minister's Statements Concerning Bank Staffs Resented by Returned Soldiers

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 2

In a statement and resolution of the Bank of New South Wales sub-branch of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A., strong exception…

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Welcome Home South Grafton Men

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 2

Two members of the A.I.F. who have returned from overseas were given a welcome at the Council Chambers, South…

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War Situation Unions to Discuss

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tues.—The Win Cabinet to-day decided to convene a conference of all trades unions this month to discuss the war…

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Supply Council a Clearing House For All War Needs War Cabinet Decision

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tues.—The Allied Supply Council, by War Cabinet decision to-day, becomes the clearing house in…

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In Industry Use Of Women Assist War Effort

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thurs.—The extended use of women on industry to assist the war effort is planned by the Man Power and War…

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In North Air War Continues Japs Over Moresby We Bombed [?]Ae and Rabaul

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 3

General Headquarters in the South-west Pacific said to-day that nine heavy Japanese bombers, supported by 10 Zero…

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R.A.F. Raids Nazi War Plants Stuttgart And Pilsen Big Skoda Works Bombed

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 3

LONDON, Tues.—Stuttgart and Pilsen were both centres for the R.A.F. attack last night. A force of bombers described…

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Part of R.A.A.F Held Thin Line Halted Jap Avalanche Early Days of War

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tues.—A stirring story of the operations of the R.A.A.F. in the early days of the Pacific war before the arrival of…

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Soldier Missing Pte. Norman Lee, of Woolgoolga

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 2

WOOLGOOLGA, Mon.—Mrs. W. Lee, of Woolgoolga, has been advised by the Army Department that no trace can be found…

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Welcome Home At Woolgoolga Three Returned Men Entertained

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 3

The capacity of the recently extended Returned Soldiers' Memorial Hall was taxed to its utmost by a representative gathering of town people to welcome…

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LAWRENCE Welcome Home to Pte. D. COTTEN

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 3

Lawrence Hall was filled to capacity on Thursday. April 30. when, residents turned out to give a most enthusiastic welcome homo to Pte. Don Cotten…

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U.s. Army Nurses Must Not Marry During War

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wed.—Thirty of the first group of U.S. Army nurses to reach Australia have arrived m New South Wales from another…

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WOMANPOWER For War Industries 50,000 by End of Year

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wed.—The Deputy Director of Man Power, Mr. Beliemore, said to-day that by the end of the year mere than 50,000…

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2Nd A.i.f. Members Welcomed by Returned Soldiers Ulmarra Sub-branch

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 3

The Ulmarra Sub-branch of the R.S.S and A.I.L.A., at their meeting on Tuesday night, had as visitors Sergt. T. H Mawhinney. Dvr. R. Goodger. Sign. J…

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Megan Welcome Home

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 2

On Saturday, 2nd of May, the good folks of Megan tendered a Welcome Home to Gnr. R. L. (Bob) Stinson, on his safe return from, the Middle East…

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Integral Part of the War Effort

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 2

When he launched the National Savings Campaign the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) left no doubt of its importance as part of Australia's…

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Press Problems War's Pressure On Newspapers

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 3

"Modern Problems of the Press," those arising out of the present challenge to democracy and the institutions of democracy by the Axis Powers, were discussed by Mr. W. R. McDonald, General Manager of "The Telegraph," Brisbane, in an address to…

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Young Soldiers Not Encouraged To Drink at Wet Canteens

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thurs.—The Minister for the Army, Mr. Forde, to-night strongly denied suggestions that young soldiers…

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Returned Men "Great To See Old Clarence" Pleased to Be Home

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 4

"It's great to see the old Clarence River again," said Pte. G. M. Kenny, who recently returned from overseas, when replying to a welcome home…

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