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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

1,587 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 35 of 80

Children Play While Their Mothers Work Nurseries in War Factories

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 May 1942 · page 4

Women on war work in Britain can now take their children with them, leave them in a factory nursery, and pick them up when…

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"Chaotic" Clothing Trade Attack On Dedman War Effort Loses Huge Sum

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 May 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tues.—The leader of the Opposition, Mr. Fadden, to-day charged the Minister for War Organisation…

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Welcome Home at Swan Creek

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 4

Despite petrol rationing, every resident' of Swan Creek attended the hall to show their appreciation of the young men who had given up so much for…

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War Casualties Murwillumbah. Soldier's Death

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wed.—Casualty lists issued to-day included the following:— Abroad.—Died of injuries,…

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Empire War Casualties

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 3

LONDON, Tues.—The Dominions Secretary. Mr. Attlee, in a written reply to a question in the House of…

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APPRENTICESHIPS In Time of War

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 2

The disruption of industry incidental to war effort led to the early framing and passing of regulations necessary to maintain…

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Tug of War Manpower Muddle Rural Industries Hit Raleigh Member's Speech

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wed.—There has been a tug of war between the army, munitions and national service authorities for…

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Traffic Control Power to Soldiers

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wed.—Applying throughout the State an order was issued by the Premier, Mr. McKell, to-day under the…

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Soldier's Body Found on Railway Line

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wed.—Apparently struck by a train during the night the body of Oliver Victor Tuckwell, 36, soldier, attached to…

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Soldier Killed Blown Up In Boat During Army Manoeuvres

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wed.—The allegation that army authorities had blocked police from interviewing witnesses to an explosion which blew a…

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Coral Sea Wounded Men Here Taken To Hospital Faces Tell of Ordeal

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 2

The first casualties from Coral Sea battle have reached an Australian port. Their arrival was unheralded. Army ambulances…

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SOARING U.S.A. War Production Planes, Tanks, Ship Labor Leader Gives Facts

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Ham Green, president, addressing the executive council of the American Federation of Labor,…

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Pope's Appeal Message of Peace The Crime Of War Need to Speak Frankly

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 3

LONDON, Wed.—Broadcasting on the eve of his Episcopal jubilee, the Pope appealed for peace, "with greater insistence…

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Soldier's Gratitude

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 1

Sergeant H. E. Lee, while still a patient in the 113th A.G.H. at Concord, decided to show his appreciation of the work of the Red Cross. He…

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Soldier's Death After Collision

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thurs.—Arising from the collision between the Melbourne express and an Army vehicle on a level crossing at…

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Reopened to Militia Forces Enlistment In A.I.F. Color Patch Decision

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thurs.—The Minister for the Army, Mr. Forde, announced in the House of Representatives to-day that…

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Returned Men Special Petrol Allowance While on Leave

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 May 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Fri.—A special petrol allowance may Le obtained by members of the A.I.F. who have returned to Australia and are on…

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Big Increase Canada's War Industry 400 Planes a Month

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 May 1942 · page 3

OTTAWA, Thurs.—The Minister for Supply, Mr. Howe, told the Commons that Canadian war industry had reached the four…

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Big Changes Speed Up Output U.S. War Programme Bring Swift Victory

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 May 1942 · page 3

NEW YORK, Thurs.—The "Herald-Tribune's" Washington correspondent says that American war leaders have decided to…

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War Comment Drive Along Kerch First Impressive Nazi Spring Move May Be Start of Offensive

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 May 1942 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Fri.—The drive along the Kerch Peninsula is the first impressive move the Germans have made on the…

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