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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

2,542 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 18 of 128

Late War News London

National Advocate · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 1

Australian airmen were among a big convoy which reached Britain from Canada n few days ago. The B B C stated today that not a…

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This Week Of War Crises Without the Expected Climax

National Advocate · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 6

The past week was one of crises which failed to develop. The Eastern situation and the…

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Its Part in War Effort. State Government U.A.P. Branch Meeting

Leader · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Be[?] Forest Reefs branch of the U.A.P. was held at Mr. C. J. Pascoe’s residence on Friday night, there being…

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R.A.A.F. OFFICER. Killed in Air War. Commanded R.A.F. Unit. MELBOURNE

Leader · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 2

The first R.A.A.F. officer to command a British squadron since the outbreak of War Wing Commander R. A. Holmwood. of…

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Our Hills Are Too High! Air Minister Tells Mudgee Council Why We Have No Air School Still Looking For War Work

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 4

A LETTER was read at the last meeting of the Mudgee Municipal Council in which the Minister for Air let the public into the secret of why the Mudgee Aerodrome was not selected as a site for an Air Training School. It was because the "high…

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Finance for War Production Determined Effort Needed

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 6

Great as has already been Australa's war effort, recent developments abroad have been so grave as to demand im[?]ratively further expansion…

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China War Japan Claims Blockage of Supply Route Canton

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 2

The recent Japanese operations in the Bias Bay area, which resulted in the re[?]ture of Tamshui, Saiyucheung, Waichow, and…

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Cricket. Sport and War. Food for Thought. Carry On, My Lads

Leader · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 4

With the cricket season moving gradually towards the shadows of winter, and certain remnant, or hockey teams commence to reveal…

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Win the War and Dam What We've Got; Advice to Farmers Grenfell

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 1

The Agricultural Bureau Conference will open here tomorrow. Amongst the addresses to be delivered. is one by Mr. C. Walkden Brown…

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Lavish Circus in U.S.A. Helps British War Effort. Television Talks to Santa

Leader · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 3

Probably the greatest in the world, a circus — Southern California’s circus men have staged it—it raising…

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Soldiers Will Help at Bathurst Greek Ball To-night a bugler from the Bathurst military camp will sound "Come to the Cookhouse Door" for each sitting of the Greek Day

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 6

The ball will be held in the Trocaleno Hall. George Street, and will be officially opened by the Greek Consul General (Dr. Vrisakis)…

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Everyone Can Help Gulgong's War Effort

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 12

THERE'S no excuse for anyone—man, woman or child. Every Gulgong citizen can assist the local was effort…

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Close Factories to Divert Men Into War Industries

National Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday.—Certain industries are to be closed down in Britain so that 100,000 men may be diverted to new munitions factories…

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A. I. F. Leader Is Knighted: War Honors Unique London

National Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 1

Major General Iven Mackay, leader of Australian troops in the Libyan campaign, has been made a Knight Commander of the…

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China War Japs Move to Cut Chungking Trade Route London

National Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 2

Picked Japanese troops are reported to have landed at Pakhoi, on the Chinese coast, 350 miles south of Hong Kong and 70…

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In War and Peace Health and Well Being Of The People Vital From the Health Department

National Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 3

A most striking feature in modern warfare has been the development of science of military medicine. Army medical arrangements have attained…

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Soldier Injured

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 9

Arthur Tindall, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Tindall, while travelling by train from Merriwa to Greta to go into camp with the Light Horse,…

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Big Parade Likely On Anzac Day SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 2

The Returned Soldiers' League has suggested that parties of the new A.I.F., sailors and airmen should march in this year's Anzac parade in…

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In War and Peace. Health and Well-being of the People Vital

Leader · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 4

A most striking feature in [?] has been the development of the science of military medicine Army medical arrangement have at…

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Appde A Day For Soldiers MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 2

It was announced to-day by Army headquarters that in future, instead of one fresh apple a week members of A.I.F. camps in…

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