Civilians would have a vitally important part to play in the event of an enemy air attack or invasion, Mr. Forde, Army Minister, said ...
Article : 389 wordsSeven camp sites in forest areas in different parts of Victoria have been selected by the Forest Commission in readiness for internees and prisoners ...
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Article : 219 wordsWith the rush of volunteers, aliens as well as Australian youth, continuing to grow, 7 doctors were kept busy at the Town Hall recruiting depot ...
Article : 171 wordsArmed forces in NEI include between 500 and 1,000 U-S planes, an army of 125,000 fully trained troops, and 5 ...
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Article : 99 wordsMr. William Cleary, a noted footbailer of the '90's, died yesterday in a private hospital in Melbourne at the age of 73. He came to Fitzroy ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Wed 28 Jan 1942, Page 3
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