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

The wars & local soldiers, 1940

2,624 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 132

1914 War Songs. Echo Over Suez. Arabs’ Midnight Welcome. SUEZ. February 13

Leader · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 2

Songs of the last war echoed across the desert as transports carrying Australian soldiers crept through…

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Labor Policy War and Troops Overseas Mr. Lawson and Car Agreement MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 3

The Labor Party's campaign in the Corio by election was opened at Geelong today by the Lender of the Federal…

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The War Germany and Russia Reported Middle East Move and Suggested Attack on Finns

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 1

Rumors continue in respect to a suggested Russo-German pact for an attempt through the Balkans to attack the Middle East…

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Quick Work. Soldiers X-rayed And Blood. SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 1

As a result of machinery set in motion at Ingleburn camp yesterday morning 860 members of the A.I.F. were inoculated at intervals…

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War Sequel SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

THE Premier of N.S.W told a Lismore audience that hundreds and, thousand of migrants would seek admission…

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[?] WAR Chinese Viewpoint LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

THE Chinese Ambassador said that there was no European or Aslatic war, but there was a world war, which was being waged by…

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Seamen's Pay War Risk Increases Granted SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 3

An increase of pay to members of the seagoing sections of the Ma[?]an Union serving under Australian articles, operating from December…

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The Near East War Clouds Gather Russia and Germany London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

A TURKISH report state this Germany is sending 500,000. men to the Cancans for the purpose of defending the…

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The Real War Fund How it is Increased and Drawn Upon

National Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 3

The phrase "war finance" is hpt to conjure up an idea of money, or the spending of money. To have proper conception of…

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U.S.A. Will Fight "Moral Obligation" Enter War in 1941?

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 11

"I AM, definitely of the opinion that America will be forced to fight to this war." This was one of several…

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The War and the Kilt Scotland Ready for Tartan Drive Overseas

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 15

SCOTSMEN and Scotswomen all over the world will feel a twinge of disappointment when they hear that this worksday…

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Black -Out Bandits Police Open War Gangster Menace in London London

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

Mobolising every weapon in their power, London police have opened action on wartimes latest menace-- the black -out bandit…

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Middle East new war threat German Troop Moves Relieve Russia LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 3

The Turkish military intelligence has informed tho Government of the receipt of Information that Germany is considering rushing…

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The Silent War At Sea Britain"s Titanic Organisation Famous "Ship for Ship" and "Angary" Rules

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 11

AN Italian steamer—bound for Trieste from New York—was nearing Gibraltar. Her radio crackled a message to the shore station: "No contraband on board. May I proceed?" "No," came the curt…

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The War U-boats Do Damage and Are Themselves Destroyed Terrific Russian Attack So Far Fails

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

German mines and U-boats continue to take toll of British and neutral shipping, but two undersea boats which sank three…

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Latest War News Finns Fight on Slaughter of Russians Loss of 3000 a Day LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

FINLAND has again appealed to other countries for help, particularly with men. The Finnish Government has…

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Pay of Soldiers Interesting Comparisons

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 14

The private soldier in the Australian milltia gets £2/16/- a week while in camp. Later on his pay is going to be standardised at…

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War News in Brief

Leader · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

“Tougher the Better.” London, February 15—The A.I.F. overseas has mode a lasting impression on those who have seen them…

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Helping War Victims. Orange Concert Party

Leader · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 1

The [?] Players [?] Club which a [?] organisation of [?] who work [?] [?] the [?] producing [?]…

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