Troops Will Operate U.S. RAILWAYS Strikers Warned Of “Terrific Dangers” (Australian Associated Press)
Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 December 1943 · page 1
WASHINGTON Dec. 28—The Secretary for War, Mr. Stimson, pointed out to-day that terrific dangers confronted the nation if the railway strike was carried out. He announced that seven railroad presidents had been…
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Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 December 1943 · page 2
The railways dispute in the United States has resulted in President Roosevelt ordering Government possession and control of all railroad…
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Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 December 1943 · page 1
SOMEWHERE IN NEW GUINEA Thursday—Enemy opposition to the Americans in Cape Gloucester area of New Britain has strengthened, and to-day’s communique reveals that Japanese troops are operating strongly with artillery and…
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Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 December 1943 · page 2
SYDNEY Thurs.—When he fell under a tram last evening at Camperdown. John Nicholls, 39, of Leichhardt, was fatally…
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Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 December 1943 · page 2
WYONG Friday.—Arthur Holland 77, retire farmer of Tuggerah, was severly injured last night when strack by a motor…
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Singleton Argus · Friday 31 December 1943 · page 3
The U.S. secretary for War (Mi Stimson) announced on Wednesday that the three remaining railway unions had agreed to cancel the strike…
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Singleton Argus · Friday 31 December 1943 · page 2
The body of a Warwick Douglas Thomas (31), returned soldier, was found on the railway line near Goulburn early on Wednesday…
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