The Latest. Japan Declares War
JAPAN HAS OFFICIALLY DECLARED WAR ON BRITAIN AND THE UNITED STATES “IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC.”…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1941
291 stories in South Coast's papers · page 15 of 15
The War. Friday’s News
Not only are the Russians still pursuing the fleeing enemy who has been flung [?]ack from Rostov, but they are also launching fierce and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Clothing the Soldier
From his great coat to his Rising [?]un badge, the Australian soldier is equipped in Australia. His cap or hat, his battle dress and his socks…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bomaderry Public School War Effort
A tuck-shop, organised by Miss Rolfe and Mrs. Blades, was held at Bomaderry Public School on Friday, and proved the usual success, the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Presentation to Soldiers Function at Comports Fund Rooms
The first presentation to soldiers for some time took place in the Comforts Fund rooms, Junction-street, on Friday night, when Driver William…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. the Latest This Morning
The battleship Prince of Wales, 35,000 tons, and the battle cruiser Repulse, 32,000 tons, have been sunk by the enemy off the coast of Malaya…
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The Japanese attempted to land 5000 troops at Kota Bahra, but only 2000 reached the shore, of whom only 200 survived. These infiltrated to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →More Thanks. Parcels for Soldiers at Front
Bega branch of the Country Women’s Association continues to receive letters of thanks for parcels from men at the front…
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With the Libyan battle going on over an exceedingly wide area, and British pressure being everywhere maintained, the Germans are making…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bega Fifth. in War Loan Flag Competition
Mr J. P. Beavan, secretary of the Bega War Loan Committee, has received the following from the central committee in Sydney:…
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Singapore.—From official war correspondent Fitchett: The A.I.F. in Malaya have not yet been in action, nor will they be until the Japs make…
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It is announced by the Admiralty that oil Saturday a small scale raid, mainly against enemy shipping, was earned out on the Norwegian coast…
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