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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1940

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No More Whisky Another War Horror Forecast LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 1 January 1940 · page 1

An early end may be put to the production of whisky according to the Star, which says that the Ministry of Food Experts are considering…

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The War the Labor Policy Outlined by Mr. Curtin Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 1 January 1940 · page 1

Australian Labor and indeed the whole Australian nation was not only against Germany but was [?]ilex[?]bly and unequivocally on [?] of Great…

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Eight Arrested Communists and Soldiers Clash Scene in Domain Mr. Thorby in Attendance SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 1 January 1940 · page 1

There was a minor clash between members of the Second A.I.F. and the Communists in the Sydney Domain this afternoon. About…

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On Way to Meet Soldier Son Aged Woman Hurt SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 1 January 1940 · page 1

W[?] a soldier on leave from camp and eager to greet has mother was knocking on the door of her flat in Botany Street, Kingsford last night…

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Old Soldiers' Praise London

National Advocate · Monday 1 January 1940 · page 2

Air Chief Marshal Bohill, a former salt, with fierce ginger eye-brows which stand up like bullrushes, subjected the squadron of the R.A.A.F…

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Hitler's War Aims French Reply to Message PARIS

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 1

A semi-official reply to Hitler's "war aims" message to the party declared: "It is evident that Hitler li anxious…

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China War Jap. Bombing Raids Developments Likely New York

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 2

The New York Time Chungking correspondent statis that the Japanese planes bombed the French owned,…

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More Taxation Financing War Costs "Enormous Increase" Expected CANBERRA

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 2

Endeavors will be made this year to secure a major proportion of the cost of Australia's wartime preparation from current income,…

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Destitute Soldiers Found Sleeping in Parks Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 2

Driving around the city in motor trucks last night, military police searched the parks and benches for destitute soldiers, and took them to…

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Finland Continues to Amaze Thrust Russians Back in Great Move But Thrust to India Is Suggested Public Criticism of "Slow" War in West

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 1

The world continues to be amazed at the manner in which the Finnish troops are pushing back the invading Reds who outnumber them by at least five or six to one. The latest victory…

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The War

Leader · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 2

[?] 15 week [?] the war commenced, and [?] that [?] everything in the way of [?] and furnishing [?]…

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Australian Revenue Increase Since War CANBERRA

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 4

Despite dislocation in free trade since the outbreak of the war, Australia's revenue returns have increased. The figures issued by the…

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Despite War. Big Revenue Returns. Treasury's Statistics. CANBERRA

Leader · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 2

Despite dislocation of [?] trade caused by the war Australia's revenue returns have increased. Figures issued by…

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Workers' Conditions Will Not Wait Unitl After War MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 1

The secretary to the A.C.T.U (Mr. Crofts) said the statement by the Acting Federa Treasurer (Mr Spender) that the conditions of the…

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Domain Riot Soldiers Fined Threw Tomatoes at Speaker Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 1

Two soldiers, George Stevenson (22), and Robert King (23) were fined £1 each at the Central police court today for…

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MANILDRA. Soldiers Farewelled

Leader · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 4

Messrs. Ken Rubie, Allan wilmot and Aub. Guest, well-known local residents who have joined the Second A.I.F., were farewelled at a Public…

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A Soldier Now Well Known Cricketer Enlists SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 1

Ray Robinson Interstate cricketer has joined the Second A.I.F. H[?] will [?] into camp tomorrow. [?] will not be available…

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China War Huge Losses Rival Claims CHUNGKING

National Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 1

The Chinese spokesman said today that the Japanese losses in the China War, since its inception totalled 1,466,00. Of that number. 585,860…

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War Profiteers Guilty of Treachery Minister's Warning SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 2

"Objectionable at any time, excessive profitmaking at a time of national emergency is nothing more not less than treachery" said the…

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