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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 2 of 132

Labor Man Resigns Students Anti-War Resolution LONDON

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 2

As a protest against a resolution adopted by the University Labor Federation, "it was not the Labor…

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Mr. George Wheeler Dubbo War-Time Mayor's Death DUBBO

National Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 4

The death occurred at midnight yesterday of Mr. George Albert Wheeler, who was born in Dubbo 66 years ago. For two years during the…

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Latest War News Democracy on Trial U.S.A Must Face Problems Cannot Stand Aloof New Yor

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 1

THE President of the United State in a message to Congress said that they were faced with a new order which…

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British Soldiers to Be Trained in France London

National Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 2

The "News Chronicle" says that ninny of the 2,000.000 to be caled up shortly will be trained in France. Palestine or elsewhere, so as to…

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Recruits Farewelled Presentations by the Mayor Service Overseas-For Safely of Our Homes More Than Soldiers - "Heroes"

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 12

FIVE of the men in Gulgong who enlisted for service overseas with the A.I.F. were given an enthusiastic civic…

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Soldiers Farewelled Local Boys Leave

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 8

THE three local members of the Second. A.I.P. Messrs. Bill Copelin, Tom Milling and Frank Jenner, who spent their final leave…

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HER 40 SOLDIERS "Most Patriotic Woman" PARIS

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 2

"Most patriotic woman in France" is the designation given by the French Ministry of Defence to Mme. Francois Tourny, of Poincon, who has…

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The War

Leader · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 2

It is [?] [?] and during that period everything in the way of [?] [?]…

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Caused War Bruce Attacks Hitler London

National Advocate · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 1

The Australian High Commissioner, Mr. S. M. Bruce. in an Empire broadcast, emphasised the vastness of the Dominions' war effort. "Where…

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27 Years Ago "Mercury'' of 1912 Review of Pre-war Local Happenings

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 4

A "Mercury" subscriber of 50 years' standing has handed the office a copy of the paper, published on Wednesday, October 2, 1912--27 years…

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New Manufactures Australia To Be Self-Supporting Effect of War Restriction Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 1

Owing to the import restrictions importers are already arranging with local manufacturer, to make lines which have been imported and in…

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All for Peace No Participation in War President Roosevelt's Policy Address to Congress Washington

National Advocate · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 3

"The U.S.A. must be a potent and active factor in seeking the re-establishment of peace, but we must likewise be prepared to taka care of ourselves in a world that cannot attain peace. Accordingly, I am at [?] to the army and navy, which are based on…

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Half Million [?] A.I.F. March. the War Song Australia on the Salute at Cenotaph. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 2

As proud as their fathers of 1914, and with as distinct a bearing, the N.S.W. section of Australia's Second A.I.F…

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The War From Day to Day January 2.—

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 9

The Rome Radio declares that Russia has massed 800,000 men on the frontier of Afghanistan, and that Britain and France are organising an…

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War Dictator Goering's Big Job "To Meet British Blockade" London

National Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 2

Marshal Goering has become virtual war dictator: It was officially stated he was appointed supreme director of war industry…

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Cost of War Australia to Pay Full Share Mr. Menzies Warning MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) declared today that the cost to Australia as the war progressed would be greater, but for the present…

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Soldier's Divorce Smypathetic Judge SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 1

Mr. Chief Justice B[?] showed sympathy to a member of the second A.I.F. in the Divorce Court today, and promised to exped[?] the divorce…

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The War

Leader · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 4

It is now about 15 weeks since the war commenced, and during that period everything in the way of furniture and furnishings. [?]…

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General War News LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 1

During Finland's leaflet raid over Leningrad and surrounding districts thousands of [?] in Russian were dropped…

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After the War, and Wages

National Advocate · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 2

There are great times ahead—after the war. At least, that is what workers are promised now,—improved living standards—after the war. Wages are going up; hours are to be reduced—after the war. We…

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