“Not a Rich Man's War” Mr. Bevin's Warning
LONDON. March 6.—“This war sot a rich man's war. It is a people's war,” said the Minister Labour and National Service,…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1942
3,819 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 35 of 191
Soldiers Injured
NEWCASTLE Saturday.— Three soldiers were injured near Wyong last night They were Lance Corporal Robert Tuckey 28 Private…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Work on War Memorials
Work commenced to-day on renovations, also brightening up of lettering on the two war memorials in Burdekin Park. The Great War memorial…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motoring In War Time
In the House of Commons recently the question was asked whether the Government thought the time, had come when private motoring…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Admiral’s View of War Situation
NEW YORK March 8.—Admiral Hart, who recently resigned from the command of the South West Pacific Fleet, arrived in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Preparing for Civil War in France
LONDON March 8.—Communists in France are undergoing military training in preparation for a civil war being planned by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Pay of Women in War Industries
SYDNEY Monday.—A motion, urging the Federal Government [?] to give effect to the policy of equal [?] for equal…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Varied Donations to War Effort Large Number From Pensioners
The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) has received such a wide variety of donations to the war effort that an officer of his…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →How to Address Letters to Soldiers
MELBOURNE Monday.— In future, place names must be omitted from the postal addresses in correspondence to members…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers’ Spiritual Comforts Dr. Gleeson’s Plea
Speaking at the early masses yesterday morning the Bishop of Maitland, Most Rev. Dr. E. Gleeson, C.SS.R., dwelt on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sewing Machine Needed for Soldiers' Mending
The W.V.S. makes an urgent appeal for a sewing machine to be taken to Whittingham Camp once a week to carry out sewing for soldiers. It is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Muswellbrook Chronicle TUESDAY, 10th MARCH, 1942 Anzac Will Fight; Anzac Will Win
The outright rejection by President Roosevelt of the "Turtle Policy" for America in waging war against the Axis; his determination that American…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Kurri Soldiers' Auxiliary. Assist War Loan
At a meeting of Kurri Kurri Returned Soldiers' Women's Auxiliary it was decided to invest £80 in the Liberty War Loan…
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There should be an overhaul of the Australian War Council. The people of Australia are getting tired of such statements as were made by Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Air War in Libya
CAIRO March, 9.—The air war in Libya has flared up again it is announced, Allied patrols and mobile units are active every…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Insurance for War Damage
SYDNEY Tuesday.—An organisation will be set up in each State by the War Damage Commission to assess losses under…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Daily Communique Of War News
The Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, has announced that he had arranged-for the issue of a daily Australian war communique covering the activities of all three Services. Representatives of the Services would meet daily to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →U.S. War Output Speed-Up Move Launched
NEW YORK March 9.—The Washington correspondent of the “Daily News” says that the Chief of the War Productions Board,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Shearing in War-time Co-operation to Save Chaos
Shearing in N.S. Wales in the coming season may have to be put through with half the normal number of men. Only loyal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Liberty War Loan Last Day for Subscriptions Scone and District Quota £10,000; Amount in Hand, £19,570
To-day is the last day for the receipt of subscriptions for the £35,000,000 Liberty War Loan. Scone and district quota is…
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