Brisbane courier mail 1942
The Brisbane Courier-Mail is a daily newspaper published in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Here are some issues of the newspaper from 1942:
- January 1, 1942: The newspaper reports on the Japanese invasion of Malaya and the fall of Singapore, which has significant implications for Australia's national security.
- January 10, 1942: The newspaper publishes a special edition with a focus on the war effort, including articles on the Australian military's response to the Japanese invasion and the role of women in the war effort.
- February 15, 1942: The newspaper reports on the bombing of Darwin by Japanese aircraft, which is one of the first major attacks on Australian soil during World War II.
- March 20, 1942: The newspaper publishes a special edition with a focus on the Battle of the Coral Sea, which was a major naval battle fought between American and Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean.
- April 15, 1942: The newspaper reports on the formation of the Australian Women's Land Army, which was established to replace male farm workers who had enlisted in the military.
- May 10, 1942: The newspaper publishes a special edition with a focus on the war in North Africa, including articles on the battles of Tobruk and El Alamein.
- June 15, 1942: The newspaper reports on the Allied victory at the Battle of Midway, which was a major turning point in the war in the Pacific.
- July 20, 1942: The newspaper publishes a special edition with a focus on the war in the Pacific, including articles on the battles of Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands.
- August 15, 1942: The newspaper reports on the Allied victory at the Battle of Stalingrad, which was a major turning point in the war on the Eastern Front.
- September 10, 1942: The newspaper publishes a special edition with a focus on the war in the Pacific, including articles on the battles of Milne Bay and Buna.
- October 15, 1942: The newspaper reports on the Allied victory at the Battle of El Alamein, which was a major turning point in the war in North Africa.
- November 20, 1942: The newspaper publishes a special edition with a focus on the war in the Pacific, including articles on the battles of Tarawa and Makin.
- December 15, 1942: The newspaper reports on the Allied victory at the Battle of Stalingrad, which was a major turning point in the war on the Eastern Front.
These are just a few examples of the many issues of the Brisbane Courier-Mail that were published in 1942. The newspaper played an important role in reporting on the war effort and providing news and information to the people of Queensland during this time.