This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1942
Page
6
A survey of British air raid defenses covering active and passive measures. It outlines shelters from Anderson to internal designs, underground stations, and fire brigades, plus air defense with anti aircraft guns, radar, balloons, smoke, and fighter planes.
Report discusses a Libyan sand tested portable anesthesia device claimed to vaporize anesthetics for battlefield use. It describes mass production plans in Britain and claims of weatherproof, tamper resistant design, with initial shipments to Bejtainsk AF and various defense groups.
The Agricultural Supplies Board urges farmers to return jute and cotton bags promptly to feed dealers or second hand bag dealers to prevent shortages. Do not hoard or mutilate bags or convert them into aprons or garments. Keep bags moving to minimize shortages and meet wartime price controls.
Manitoba forestry officials report spring fires in Northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba destroyed hundreds of thousands of feet of pulpwood and timber. Human carelessness probable cause in most cases. Firefighters scarce as many are in service or war industries. emphasis shifts to forest protection and natural regrowth.
The Sunderland flying boat, a four engine RAF sea patrol icon, justified Britain’s 1927 claim as the world’s top flying boat. It carried out long transatlantic routes, rescued 34 aboard the Kensington Court, and earned the nickname Flying Porcupine for its multiple gun turrets. The craft performed vital patrols over the North Sea, Atlantic, and Mediterranean, evacuated refugees, fought Ju 88s, and even picked up submarine survivors. Believed to still be unmatched after decades, its storied service underscores its enduring wartime legacy.
Canadian Pacific Air Lines workers in Canada contribute to the war effort by training and engine overhaul. Young women formerly stenographers and clerks labor in bomber trainer production at strategic Dominion shops. Ina Lane and Muriel Carr help assemble wing structures while Muriel Stevenson and Florence Nordal test engine parts, supporting overseas troops.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.