Unions Ask for Full War Effort
The unions appealed for a total war effort in their May Day messages yesterday. Their appeals went out to the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1942
2,993 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 58 of 150
Learn to Live After the War
In a talk on post-war reconstruction, Mr. W. E. Clegg, who is manager of the Commonwealth Steel Company, told Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Problems Ministers to Meet Union Leaders Canberra
A big trade union conference, to enable union leaders to be told the facto of the war position and Imminent threats of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →May Day Gatherings on Coalfields Greater Output, Support for War Effort Pledged
May Day demonstrations were held yesterday at Cessnock and Kurri Kurri. Speakers stressed the need for continued production, and resolution pledged support for the war efforts and for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Letters to Editor Entertain Soldiers
Sir,—I must congratulate Mr. Butler for his comment on entertaining American soldiers. It is time we thought of the result of entertaining…
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Three hundred soldiers in an audience of more than 1000 enjoyed a bright programme at a concert in the City Hall yesterday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Was Brighter Than Sydney for Soldiers Yesterday
In contrast to Sydney, where there were no functions for the entertainment of soldiers, Newcastle yesterday provided a bright afternoon concert in the City Hall, which was attended by between 300 and 400 Australian and Allied…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldier Killed, Three Hurt in Camp Accident
SYDNEY.—Military authorities announced to-day the death of Ptc. Gordon Spence Evans (22) as a result of injuries received…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Diggers Regret Loss of Anzac Ceremonial
Newcastle sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League last night decided to advise the Prime a Minister (Mr. Curtin) that it regretted…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Prisoners' Bureau
About 20 people called at the Prisoners of War Bureau, which opened at the C.U.S.A. rooms yesterday. The service is open to people whose next…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →America's War Dead
WASHINGTON, May 4.—The first list of American casualties in the Philippines, containing the names of 3O officers and 91 men, has been…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wrestling for War Funds
Proceeds of a wrestling contest between Laurie Thearle and Con Grivas at Newcastle Stadium to-night will be donated to the Medical Aid to Russia…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Anti-war Move in Spain
NEW YORK, May 4.—A move to reorganise the Government of Spain to include conservative elements who are opposed to greater collaboration…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →£37,000,000 for War Effort
CANBERRA, Monday.—Approximately £37,000,000 has been made available to the war effort instead of earning, interest from private…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Has Raised £2400 in War Effort
As the result of a "housie" carnival, Mrs. M. Barrow raised £82/5/ for the Newcastle sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dr. Evatt at British War Cabinet Meeting
LONDON, May 4.—The Australian Minister for External Affairs (Dr. Evatt) attended his first War Cabinet meeting to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Banks Made Available £37,000,000 for War
CANBERRA, Monday.—About £37,000,000 has been made available to the war effort since regulations were introduced compelling private…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldier Fatally Injured in Exercise
SYDNEY, Monday.—Pte. Gordon Spence Evans, 22, has died as the result of injuries received during a night training exercise at a camp on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →50,000 Women in War Industries
SYDNEY: More than 50,000 women will be required for war industries in NSW by the end of the year, the Deputy-Director of Manpower (Mr. Bellemore) said today…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Letters to Editor Conscience and War
Sir,—Does "Liberty Lover" seriously think the conscientious objections please to be spared the dangers of war is always prompted by…
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