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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

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U.s. Post-war Plan

Tweed Daily · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Wednesday:--The National Resources Planning Board today projected a post-war programme to feed starving European peoples and…

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War Risk Insurance From Jan. 1

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 1

MELBOURNE. -- All private real estate and other fixed property, and plant and equipment of factories and workshops, will be…

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Wider Scope for War Risk Scheme

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday.—The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Chifley) announced to-day that there would be a widening of the…

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No Change in War Sayings System

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 6

MELBOURNE. -- The War Cabinet decided this week that there would be no change in the present system of issuing of war savings certificates…

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Naturalised Japs. To Aid War Effort

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 1

OTTAWA, Wednesday (AAP).— Mr. MacKenzie King, in a statement, said civilian corps would be created enabling a large number of…

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News From All Sources Enlisted at Lismore Siole Soldier's Belongings

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 6

At Kempsey, Albert Wishart was sentenced to two months gaol—he had been in the lock up since before Christmas for stealing a travelling case,…

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A Tough Job This Winning the War

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 6

We face the New Year with our confidence chastened. We realise how tough is the job on hand. We know…

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War Saving Certificates Govt. Concern at Conversion Rise

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday. —Concern is being expressed by the Federal Government at the sharp rise in…

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Meeting War Threat State Govt. Plan Outlined Premier Tells Parliament

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY. -- Formation, and aims of the War Effort Co-Ordination Committee, as well as other big steps taken by the N.S.W. Government to meet the war situation were outlined by the Premier, Mr. McKell, at a special session of…

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Strikes Delay Four War Industries "Defiance Will Not Be Tolerated

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Minister for Labour (Mr. Ward) to-day issued a blunt warning to strikers. He said that the Government would take action against them similar to action taken…

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Not to Be Brought Home War Cabinet Decision On Australian Dead

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 2

MELBOURNE. -- Remains of members of the Australian defence services, who are killed or who die on service abroad, will in future have to…

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The Risk Soldiers Appreciate Xmas Gifts

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 6

The secretary of The Risk Soldiers' Farewell Committee, Mr. L. Voltz, has received a number of letters from soldiers from the district serving…

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TOTAL 412 A.I.F. Enlistment At Kyogle

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 1

A total of 412 men have enlisted at Kyogle Recruiting Office since it was opened in June, 1940, the Recruiting Officer. Mr. A. B…

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Enlistments Monthly Average 112

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 4

To allay misunderstanding which has apparently arisen among some eligible young ihen in Lismore, the Recruiting…

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Returned Soldiers' Preference Act

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 5

Wherever a position is vacant and not filled by any person already within the services of the employer definite preference must be given…

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Wounded Americans Reach Australia

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday:--The Minister for the Army (Mr. Fordo) announced to-night that a hospital ship carrying more than 200…

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Late War News

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 1

LONDON, Friday:--To-day's communique from Batavia reports that the Japanese planes raided air and naval bases in the…

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British Glassmakers War Achievements

Northern Star · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 7

England has opened the first, training centre of its kind in the British Empire for teaching young workers glassblowing and glass…

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Men Trained for Jungle War

Northern Star · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 1

SINGAPORE, Friday (AAP).—The Australian troops trained for a month in jungle guerilla warfare, planning to employ this form of attack on the Japanese and meet the enemy with…

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Prisoner of War Thinks Parcels "Grand"

Northern Star · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 4

BALLINA. Friday.—Mr. G. T. Clark (formerly of Bonalbo). Ross-street. Ballina. has received post card from his son, Pte. I…

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