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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

3,571 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 79 of 179

Japanese Speak of War If U.S Stops Oil Supplies Tokyo

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 2

The "Japan Times," organ of the Japanese Foreign Office, warns the United States Congress against adopting the proposal of Representative Weiss to block petrol supplies to Japan…

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Soldier's Death Accidental

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 2

The Deputy-Coroner (Mr. E. C. Scarlett) returned a verdict of accidental death at the inquest on Arnold Wallace Johnston. 24, of Boomi, a member of the 24th Light…

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Mayoress Presents Flag to Soldiers' Wives and Mothers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 2

The Mayoress (Mrs. Young) on Saturday afternoon presented to wives and mothers of men on service from Hamilton a flag to be flown on special occasion at…

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"Soldiers' League Being Used" Moves for National Government

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 6

An effort was being made to use the Returned Soldiers' League to bolster up moves for a national government, Mr. H. Ireland said at a meeting last night of…

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Lismore Wants Unknown Soldier Shrine

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 6

LISMORE, Sunday.— Lismore sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League has suggested that the body of an unknown soldier of the present war should…

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Flag Dedicated at Hamilton Wives and Mothers of Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 6

There was a large attendance of wives and mothers of Hamilton soldiers who are on active service at the Hamilton Council Chambers on…

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Wounded Soldiers Arrive

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 6

SYDNEY, Monday.—About 100 Australian soldiers who were injured in bombing raids in Britain and wounded at Bardia have arrived in Sydney. Some…

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Helping War Effort Merewether Red Cross

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 5

Adamstown Returned Soldiers League has provided a room at the Adamstown Mechanics' Institute for the Merewether Red Cross Society to hold…

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Victoria League Reviews War Service Record

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 2

SINCE the outbreak of war the Victoria League has raised almost £6000 for the various sections of its patriotic work. Approximately 43,000 meals have…

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Funds for China for War Goods Agreement Likely Soon

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 6

SHANGHAI, May 26. A.A.P.—The Governments of Great Britain and China will shortly conclude a £5,000,000 sterling export credit agreement, to enable China…

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Food Position in Europe Germans Better Off Than in Last War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 5

WASHINGTON, May 26. A.A.P.—An Agricultural Department report to-day says that in spite of a definite shortage in some essential commodities, food…

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3s and War Bonus for Deputies New Award for Northern Men Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 3

A Full Bench of the Industrial Commission to-day awarded a 3s increase in the weekly wages of colliery deputies in the…

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New Type of Boots for Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Monday.—A new type of boot, described as better fitting, more comfortable, and longer wearing, is being issued to members of the Australian…

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Scholarships for Sons of Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 2

The Bishop of Newcastle (Rt. Rev F. de Witt Batty) suggested, in his presidential address to the Synod to-day, that scholarships be made…

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War Workers Praise Bishop's Decision

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1941 · page 8

The decision of the Bishop of Newcastle (Right Rev. F. de Witt Batty) to set aside the annual garden party and give the money to the patriotic fund has…

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"Reprisals Will Not Shorten War"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1941 · page 5

LONDON, May 27. A.A.P.—The Archbishop of Canterbury (Most Rev. C. G. Lang), in a speech before the Upper House Convocation, said air reprisals…

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Intermediate Sewing Syllabus May Include War Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1941 · page 7

No objection to the submission of war work in the sewing section of the Intermediate Certificate examination would be raised by the Department of Education, provided the work…

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Canada's Vast War Effort New York

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 May 1941 · page 3

Canada's war-time expansion of industry was being carripri out with great speed and efficiency, aided by the…

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Laval's Plea to America "War is Revolution"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1941 · page 5

LONDON, May 27. A.A.P.—"By enjoining France to reject Hitler's outstretched hand—a gesture unprecedented in history—the United States has shown…

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Industrial News Rise and War Bonus Northern Deputies

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1941 · page 6

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Giving judgment on an application by Newcastle District Deputies and Shotfirers' Association for award variations, the Full Bench of the…

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