War Workers Can Not Obtain Homes
COMPLAINING that war workers are unable to obtain homes because of a hold-up in the supply of necessary materials, the secretary of…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1942
19,549 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 250
War Workers Can Not Obtain Homes
COMPLAINING that war workers are unable to obtain homes because of a hold-up in the supply of necessary materials, the secretary of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Chinese Troops at War Stations in Burma
Latest news from Pacific theatres is:— MALAYA: Yesterday's Singapore communique said: "There…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Labour for War Work "Voluntary Basis Useless"
ADELAIDE, Sunday.—The Opposition leader in the Senate, Senator McLeay, said to-night that it was useless to talk of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Maritime War Casualties Tonnage Lost to Date
The following table records, at accurately as it practicable under the circumstances, the number and tonnage of merchant vessels lost under war conditions since September 3, 1939. Names and other details of lott vessels are not now issued by the Admiralty, but a monthly review gives the number…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Help Weak Secretary's Attack On Soccer
Mr. T. Hastie, secretary, heatedly accused the State Soccer Association, at yesterday's…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Last War Norwegian Steamer Nearly Sunk
The "Liverpool Journal of Commerce," in its usual review "To-day in the Past, 1914-1918," gives details of an attack by a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pacific War Plans Mr. Duff Cooper's Mission Ends
CANBERRA, Sunday.—The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Mr. A. Duff Cooper, is to return to Britain, his mission at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →U.s. Engineers' Nightmare Nation Is World's War Plant
WASHINGTON, Monday.-- The greatest news story of all time is unfolding itself in the United States…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →U.s. Engineers' Nightmare Nation Is World's War Plant
WASHINGTON, Monday.-- The greatest news story of all time is unfolding itself in the United States…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Italian Army Loses Interest In War Weary of Defeat, Misery at Home
LONDON, Sunday.--The failure of the Italian Army has been due not to lack of courage, but to lack of stomach for the fight," says The Times…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Sydney Morning Herald. Monday, Jan. 12, 1942 War Organisation in the Pacific
The Japanese advance down the Malayan peninsula continues with unabated vigour and uninterrupted success…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Rommel in Retreat in Libya Stand Expected at Sirte Spirited Rearguard Action From Our War Correspondent
WITH THE EIGHTH ARMY, January 11.— There was spirited fighting yesterday and on Friday south-west of Agedabia between our troops in Libya, who are pressing hard on the heels of General…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The War, Day by Day Rommel's Position in Libya Growing Threat to Malta by Our Military Correspondent
The need for finally clearing up the position in Libya becomes more pressing in view of the growing evidence that Hitler is preparing some counter-blow in the Mediterranean, partly to offset the gains which the Allies have already made…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Important War Role for Australia Soviet Writer's View Japan's Defeat Forecast Our Own Correspondents and A.A.P.
Australia's importance in Pacific strategy is emphasised by M. Isaac Zvavich, a Russian expert on Far Eastern affairs. In a special article he predicts that the Japanese…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Soldier's Wife Found Dead
The body of Mrs. Ruby Bellinger, 3[?], of Hirst Street, Arncliffe, who had been missing from her home for three days. was found lying in the bush off…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →New Films "Soldiers Without Uniform"
A fine and richly deserved tribute is paid to Australia's vast army of munitions workers in Chailes Chauvel's splendid short,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Education Scheme Needed Study for Soldiers Suggested
LONDON, Monday.-- Immediate attention should be given to the problem of providing a continuation of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Nazis Shoot 62 Soldiers
LONDON, Monday.-- Sixty-two German soldiers have been executed at Besancon (France), following a riot among troops,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Education Scheme Needed Study for Soldiers Suggested
LONDON, Monday.-- Immediate attention should be given to the problem of providing a continuation of…
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