Lord Mayor’s Patriotic and War Fund Summary of the Annual Report Salient Points
1. The report opens with the formation of the fund after conferences between State and civic authorities, and covers the operations…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1941
291 stories in South Coast's papers · page 1 of 15
The War Latest This Morning (By Telegraph from the Australian United Press Association Sydney.)
There is a [?] that Ministers win be exchanged between China and Australia. The United States Commerce Dept…
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In the construction of the £3,000,000 naval graving dock in Sydney harbor, Australian materials will be used by Australian workmen. Australian…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War Yesterday’s News
The British are said to be knocking at the door of Tobr[?]k, which is being heavily bombed by air. The Italians have abandoned the EI Adem…
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German and Russian interests are essentially in conflict, but reports of tension between the two, countries are regarded with reserve…
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British General Headquarters in Cairo announce that Gazette aerodrome, 30 miles west of the Important naval base of Tobruk, has been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bulletin of War News at Home and Abroad. (Issued by the Dept - of Information) Russia and Germany
German and Russian interests are essentially in conflict, but reports of tension between the two countries are regarded with reserve in…
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While the Imperial army of the Nile is hammering at the defences of Tobruk, the Italian naval base in Libya, and troops are gathering for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Greek War Relief Fund List Open at Berry
The Berry Council has decided to open subscription lists to raise funds for the Greek war victims, the lists being displayed at the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →In Wounded List. Two District Men
The names of Private Austin, of Pambula; and Private Furnise, of Tethra, appear in the 11st of Australian soldiers wounded in the attack on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Latest This Morning (By Telegraph from the Australian United Press Association, Sydney)
The Australian Minister, Sir John Latham, in his first public appearance in Japan, emphasised Australia’s whole-hearted support of Britain’s…
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A meeting of the executive committee of the Shoalhaven District Patriotic and War Fund was held at the School of Arts on Wednesday night,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldier’s Farewell
The Comforts Fund Depot was the scene of yet another farewell party on Friday evening last, when Pte.Stan Gould was tendered a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wounded in Action Private “Toby” Merlett
Word has been received by his relatives that Private J. A (âTobyâ) Merlett, of Berry, has been wounded in action in the fighting at…
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General Wavell’s Imperial Army has begun its assault on the Italian Libyan stronghold of Tobrak. A communique from General Headquarters,…
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Previously acknowledged. £1867 5s. Tanja-Wapengo sub-branch: Social £9 10s 9d, Mrs A. Hunter 10s, C. Whittle 10s, G. Whittle 10s; total, £11…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Returned Soldiers’ Defence Corps Visit of Distinguished Soldier
Berry is to be the centre of a review of troops on Gither February 16 or 23, on the Berry Showground. Brigadier-General Heane, C.B.,…
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With the capture of Tobruk, Italy’s naval base in Libya, Marshal Graziant has now lost two thirds of his entire army In Libya. The…
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Laurence Walter (better known as âMickâ) Stokes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stokes, was in town on Tuesday last, and following the usual…
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Italian forces outside Derna are putting up a fight It appears that a fairly strong Italian rear guard has bean left to delay the British entry,…
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