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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

2,993 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 75 of 150

Roosevelt to Visit Aust. After War

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 June 1942 · page 1

NEW YORK, Friday (AAP): President Roosevelt has promised to visit Australia after the war. The subject was mentioned when Dr. and Mrs. Evatt were inspecting the White House at the President's invitation and Mrs. Evatt…

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Bowls Gala Helps War Funds

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 June 1942 · page 6

The semi-finals and final of the fours competition arranged by Mayfield. B.H.P. and Islington Clubs, were played at B.H.P. on Saturday. The carnival…

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War Heroes Welcomed at White House

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 June 1942 · page 1

WASHINGTON, June 14.—President Roosevelt, Mr. Roosevelt, and the British Ambassador (Lord Halifax), at the White House, shook…

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Food for Prisoners of War in China

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 June 1942 · page 1

WASHINGTON. Sunday.—The American Red Cross announces that arrangements have been completed for the distribution of…

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More U.S. Soldiers in Northern Ireland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 June 1942 · page 1

LONDON, June 14.—Following the Anglo-Russian announcement of the creation of a second front in 1942. comes the news that a large…

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Took Children's Lives Soldier Dead, Wife Critical

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 June 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Early this morning a member of the military forces on leave at Como cut the throats of his two children and his…

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Soldier Remanded on Theft Charge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 June 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday.—On a charge of having stolen £695, the property of the Commonwealth between April 23 and May 21. John Michael Reid, 29,…

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U.s. Soldier Found Dead in Rail Truck

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 June 1942 · page 2

MELBOURNE: Apparently murdered, on unidentified American soldier was found dead to-day in a railway truck at North Carlton…

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Helping the War Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 4

LYSAGHTS COMMITTEE.—In order to avoid a possible blackout, the Lysaught's Send-off and welcome Home Committee decided last night that its…

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Make Rationing a War Weapon

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 2

Mr. Curtin has demanded fuller, prompter support for the second Liberty Loan of £35 millions. What does that mean to the average…

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Expect Transfer to War Jobs Manpower Warning

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—Men employed in callings not essential to the war effort should anticipate a Government order transferring them to…

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Rush to Pay Premiums Insurance Against War Damage

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 2

A rush to pay premiums insuring property against, war damage is reported in Newcastle. Greater Newcastle Council is…

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"Freedom" Bell Will Sound Call to Buy War Bonds

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 1

NEW YORK, Sunday: Peals from the Freedom Boll, an exact counterpart of the famous Liberty Bell which was runs at…

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100 Per Cent. War Super Tax Plan in United States

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Monday (AAP)—Endorsing President Roosevelt's proposal, the U. S. Treasury has formally requested the House…

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American Soldier Found Dead in Truck

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.—An American soldier was found dead to-day in a railway truck at a goods siding. He was lying on his back, with his…

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Army Trial for Soldier

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Thomas William McLaughlin, 22, a soldier, will be tried by the Army on a charge of having maliciously inflicted…

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Soldiers Dig in

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 3

After digging in riflemen and a soldier with a tommy-gun draw beads through the bushes on the unsuspecting "enemy" during manoeuvres in a Northern sector…

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Civilian Doctors For Soldiers If Urgent

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Army considers that members of the military forces should be treated by military doctors, particularly when…

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News Sought of Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 3

Anyone who has heard directly or indirectly of Pie. Alec Finlayson or Pte. Arthur Finlayson is asked to communicate with their…

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Soldiers' Hut to Be Opened at Stockton in 3 Weeks

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 3

Soldiers stationed in the Newcastle district on the Stockton side of the city will be provided with a large recreation hut in three weeks' time. The hut, which with appointments would cost £800, is now in the process of…

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