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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

2,542 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 128

Soldier Worries About Garden at Home

Leader · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 1

Writing to his [?] Major Luke [?] of the Rev. Father [?]…

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“Position Facing Australia Is Grave.” Statement From War Council. Fighting Forces Chiefs Summoned. Certain Cable Messages Considered. Need For Great Effort of Preparedness. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

“The position faring Australia is of the utmost gravity. This was stated to-night in a triple announcement by the Acting-Prime Minister (Mr…

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War Savings Certificates

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1941 · page 12

War Savings Certificates were allotted this week to the following group members: Messrs. W. Treloar, N. Mayris (2), O. Frawley, Jas. Fullerton,…

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Japan Denies War Threatening LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1941 · page 3

"Although the atmosphere in the Far East is strained, in my opinion nothing will happen." This reassuring line was taken in Tokio to-day by the Japanese Government spokesman…

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The War From Day to Day February 8.—

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1941 · page 7

Benghazi has fallen to the Imperial Army of the Nile, and the whole of Cyrenaica is now virtually in British hands…

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German Experts in Italy to Check Up on War Production London, Friday.—Arrival of

National Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1941 · page 2

German experts, and military and air leaders In Italy, to check np on Italian. production Is admitted by the 'Italian official radio…

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Fruit for Sick Soldiers

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1941 · page 10

Following the receipt of a consignment of vegetables at "Bodington" Red Cross Home, Matron Blackmore has sent to Mrs. H. R. J. Holt the…

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War Graves on Gallipoli

National Advocate · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 2

Chief Petty Officer C. J. Messenger, who is vising Bathurst, said yesterday that a few years ago he visited Gallipoli Peninsula, where he made…

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War Waves. Two Vignettes

Leader · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 3

[?] how apparently [?] happenings to a world at war grow and become almost overwhelming to the [?] Perhaps “little…

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This Week Of War First Threat of War to Australia

National Advocate · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 6

Terror brushed his wing across Australia's face this week. For the first time, this war took…

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China War Chungking Claims Japs Meet Check Chungking

National Advocate · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 1

It was announced from Chiang Kai Sheks headquarters today that the Japanese have hern driven from southern Honan province…

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Mudgee Municipolitics Short But Crowded Council Meeting Swimming Pool Policy Altered Mudgee and the War Effort

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 4

THE Mudgee Council has authorised tho Mayor to call a monster public meeting to discuss the allocation of war expenditure and the decentralisation of industry. The Mayor said he did not think the Council could be blamed for Mudgee…

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Casualty Enlisted At Bathurst

National Advocate · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 2

OBERON, Sunday.—It is now known that Bombardier W. K. Smith, reported killed in action last week, enlisted at Bathurst and left with the…

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Death of Returned Soldier Mr. J. J. Jeffries

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 4

IT is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Mr. James Jeffrey Jeffries, late of "Tadcaster" farm, Hannah's Bridge,…

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Japan Mate Significant Movies In Pacific Germany To Swallow Bulgaria Prelude to Advance on Greece Brutish Are Tough, Says American Envoy The War in The Africas R.A.F. Is in the Air Night and Day

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 1

According to Chinese advices the Japanese are making what is considered to be ominous and significant moves in Indo-China and the massing of troops in the vicinity of the Dutch East Indies…

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Australia and the War Scare

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 2

What prompted the grave warning to Australians regarding the war position in the Pacific and issued by the political leaders last week? Is the Government keeping back important facts…

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U. S. A. Would Enter War Sen. Peper’s Idea. WASHINGTON February 18

Leader · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 2

“I believe that U.S.A. would enter this war If it was felt by so doing German conquest of Britain would be prevented,” said Senator Pepper,…

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Soldiers Become Traffic Controllers

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 4

To ensure the quick movement of her arms and men, Britain has trained soldiers to take over duties of traffic policemen. With white sleeves and T.C. on their helmets these men can ensure the rapid passage of troops at any time…

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Hartley Soldier Is Farewelled

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 4

A function was held in the court house last Saturday night in the form of a dance and presentation to Cpl. Bede Merrick. At 10:30 Mr. J.J…

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