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Churches, 1942

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[?]On Look Out for Churchill

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 3

NEW YORK Jan. 20.— The New York “Times” hints that the Nazis tried to sink Mr. Churchill, who was expected to…

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Press Attack on Churchill

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 5

Writing in Reynolds' "Sunday News," "Cameronian" says: "The Empire expects Mr. Churchill to stop acting as an Imperial Squire and assume…

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Stiff Resistance by Australians in Rabaul Japs Cannot Dislodge Them from Vantage Points R.A.A.F.'s Mission May Be to Cripple Naval Force

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 2

Although outnumbered, the Australian Militia and A.I.F. forces in the New Guinea area continue to offer stiff resistance to the Japanese invaders. For over two days all enemy efforts to overwhelm the defenders of New Britain have proved abortive, and the Australians are showing their…

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Catholic Schools Re-opening

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 3

The Catholic schools of the diocese of West Maitland will reopen after the mid-summer vacation on Tuesday next, February…

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An Open Letter to Mr. Churchill

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 2

DURING 1914-18 Australia provided over 100,000 men for the defence of Britain. Of that number over 60,000 gave their lives for the safety of the British Empire. These men fought in Egypt, Palestine, Gallipoli, France, and were even sent to assist…

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Churchill Replies to Curtin

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 3

It was stated in Melbourne on Sunday night that the British Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) has replied to Australia's demand for greater…

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All Possible Aid for Australia Churchill's Promise 'Invasion Not Likely' .Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 4

LONDON Jan. 27.—Speaking in the House of Commons to-day the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) declared that he doubted if Japan would attempt an invasion of Australia…

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How Mr Churchill Travelled to America

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 1

It is revealed that Mr. Churchill went to America on the battleship H.M.S. Duke of York. This is the first time it has been…

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Mission a Success

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 5

LONDON Jan 28 —“Churchill's mission to America-was a great success, but we most not expect too much in incres[?] supplies…

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Churchill's Speech

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 3

Mr. Churchill, in his speech in the House of Commons, said: 'Our losses in killed, wounded and captured were about 18,000 officers and men of whom…

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Churchill's Speech Some Conflicting Viewpoints

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 2

MELBOURNE Wednesday.—Although the Government's reaction to Mr. Churchill's speech [?] not yet known, it has met with a…

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Dr. Churchward at Methodist Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

Dr. C. M. Churchward, the [?]eil known Sydney preacher and lecturer, will be in Cessnock during the next week. He is spending his holiday…

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St. John's Church. Induction of Rev. W. L. Arnold

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 1

The Rev. W. J. Kapkins (Moderator) officiated at ceremony at St. John's Presbyterian Church on Wednesday…

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Australia Will Have Voice in Plans Churchill's Statement Pacific War Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

The British Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) on Tuesday made his eagerly awaited speech in the House of Commons…

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Late News Nazis Claim Occupation of Benghazi. Churchill Says Desert Campaign May Become a "Dangerous Festering Sore Upon German-italian Resources." Knox Says That U.S. Will Have Supremacy of Seas. Tokio Claims Air and Sea Supremacy at Borneo, Cerebes, New Guinea. Also Domination of Shipping Passages to Australia and Indies. Soviet Recaptures Pour More Cities : 25,000 Nazis Killed. London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 1

It is officially announced that Barkvankova, Losovaga, Sukhinchi and Myatlevsk have been recaptured by the Russians, and that 25,000…

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AUSTRALIA Will Have Voice in Plans Statement by Mr. Churchill Pacific War Council to be Set Up

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

The British Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, on Tuesday made his eagerly-awaited speech in the House of Commons. In it he…

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Churchill's Survey of War Fronts Tribute to the Russians More United States Troops Coming

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 3

In his general war review in the House of Commons this week the British Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, paid high tribute to the valor of the Russian armies. He said that three or four months ago no one could tell where…

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sweeping Vote of Confidence Vast Majority For Mr. Churchill

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 1

LONDON Jan. 29. — With only one dissentient the House of Commons carried a vote of confidence in the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill. The voting was 464 to 1, while…

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Vote of Confidence in Churchill Reinforcements Gone Into Singapore

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

The House of Commons yesterday carried a vote of confidence in Mr. Churchill by 464 votes to 1…

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Confidence In Mr. Churchill

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 6

RANGOON Jan. 30.—The new Burmese Prime Minister (Sir Paw Tun), in an interview, said: “Our confidence in Mr. Churchill…

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