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

The wars & local soldiers, 1940

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Other War News in Brief Trebling Warplane Order. LONDON, January 18

Leader · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 2

It is reported from Washington that president Roosevelt and other authorities are discussing proposals from the Allies that warplane [?]…

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Europe Shivers Most Cruel Winter of Century War at a Standstill LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 3

The cruellest winter for three-quarters of a century continues mercilessly, harrowing all the countries of Europe from the…

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Soldier Comforts Move By R.S. & S.I.L.A.

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 2

Lithgow sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L. last night decided to inaugurate a "bob-in" fund with a view to providing comforts for local men who…

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Making Up Soldiers' Pay. Attitude of P.P. Boards. Echo of Carcoar Views

Leader · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 4

[?] [?] [?] T. R[?] the [?]…

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What Is the War Position ?

National Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 2

The war position is threatening vast and quick alteration—not in the direction of speedy peace but a clash of arms, particularly in the air, such as humanity has not experienced before. It is almost useless to speculate about the early results of the…

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The War From Day to Day January 13

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 7

The pledge given by King Gustav of Sweden to give the Finns all possible Swedish help is causing observers to emphasise that Finland and…

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Winning the War at Sea a Book Review From the Department of Information

National Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 4

"Two bonds unite England and her Empire together—affection and battleships," wrote Sir Geoffrey Calender. The course of the…

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War Brevities London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1

Leave far Gentian troops has been restricted on account of difficulties regarding transport. The Netherlands are restoring leave to…

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Queen Elizabeth’s Smile. Unchanged by War

Leader · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 3

The [?] changed [?] Quessn[?] [?] hour of [?] war, as [?]…

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War Warning Australia First Prize SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1

ANOTHER public warning against given by the Prime Minister yesterday. He said that hundreds of people were…

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War Contracts Three Thousands Firms LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 3

Two thousand firms are now engaged in munition work throughout England and 3000 firms have Government contracts for general stores and…

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Natives' Gift £10,000 For War Funds LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 5

The Banabans—a native community on Ocean Island, in the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony—have placed £10,000 at the disposal of the King as…

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War Will Kill the Corset Curls Also Doomed Wartime Fashions

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 4

LECTURING on "Fashions and War," Mr. James Laver, assistant keeper of the Victoria and Albert Museum,…

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War Rumors Are Numerous And Varied Attacks Everywhere Are Fore-shadowed As Well As Early Onslaught on Britain War at Sea Is Intensified

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1

The news in connection with the war is remarkable for its lack of detail and the wide character of the reports which come from various correspondents. These latter forecast attacks at…

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Stop the War Move in South Africa Debate in Parliament CAPETOWN

National Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1

With crowded galleries, the House of Assembly met to-day to debate an Opposition end the war motion…

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England Caused War Goebbels' Attack the Art of Lying Germany Will Not Open Attack LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1

"There never was a time when Germany had such splendid prospects of achieving a dominating position."…

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Dived From Ferry. Soldier Rescues Women, One Sucked Under Ship. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 2

A signaller in the Second A.I.F., Sergeant J. Morrison dived from a ferry, near Cremorne wharf yesterday, and…

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War Day by Day a Sergeants Diary

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 3

First Day: I didn't usually see or hear this happen troop another company swears that it is true: It concern "Tiger."…

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Natives' Gift £10,000 For War Funds LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 5

The Banabans—a native community on Ocean Island ,in Hie Glibert and Ellice islands Colony—have placed £10,000 at the disposal of the King as…

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The War News a Sydney Protest the Official View London

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 2

A highly placed official replied today to a statement in a Sydney newspaper that young men could not be criticised for not enlisting while…

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