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

The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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

War on Stray Dogs at Bathurst Commences

National Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 2

The war on, stray curs which range Bathurst street periodically has commenced. Yetserday one was seen being haled off to the police…

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The War From Day to Day December 30

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 7

Reports from Vichy state that Marshal Petain sent a firm reply to Germany, refusing to hand over the French Fleet and other demands, and that the…

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China War Japanese Railway Lines Are Cut London

National Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 1

Major Chinese onslaughts on Japnaese communication lines in the Changtse and Ho[?] provinces are reported by the [?] radio…

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Soldiers Farewelled

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 4

With so many local residents absent from the town on holidays, it was only to be expected that the attendance at a farewell social arranged by the…

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Mails to Prisoners of War

Leader · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 2

News has been received by the Australian Red Cross in the Christmas mall bag that letters from a belligerent country to a neutral country can now…

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CORRESPONDENCE After The War (To the Editor)

National Advocate · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 6

Sir.—in the construction of the £3,000,000 naval graving dock in Sydney Harbor, Australian materials will be used by Australian workmen…

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Balkan Tension War Near at Hand LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 1

THE Soviet Ministers in Hungary, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Rumania have been flown to Moscow for an important…

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Tiny Ships Join in U-boat War London

National Advocate · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 3

Production is now in ful swing in Britain and the Dominions of a new type of small warship for anti-submarine patrol and escort datles…

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War Casualties. None Received. Rumors About Delay. Melbourne

Leader · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 2

No battle casualty lists have yet been received at Army Headquarters, but “missing, believed prisoner of war,”…

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Supply and Salvage - Sunk Without Warning- - Busy Mrs. Churchill - War on Wheels - Dive-bombing Foil

National Advocate · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 6

The uniformed gentleman (lett) is not a "sparrow-starver." A London refuse collector, he is discussing salvage collection with the British Minister for Supply (Mr. Herbert Morrison). Despite the fact that she was disarmed and showing French colors the French steamer Meknes (above) was sunk…

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Soldiers Farewelled

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 4

One of the largest crowds seen in the local hall was present when three local lads were given a send-off. Dancing was indulged in to…

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War Cabinet to Discuss Shipbuilding Canberra

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 3

Important discussions surround[?] development of shipbuilding in Australia will take place at a meeting of the War Cabinet…

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Capture of Bardia Australian Casualties Killed and Wounded Were Fewer Than 500 Captured Italians Exceeded Total of A.I.F. Engaged Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 2

AUSTRALIAN casualties in Bardia do not exceed 500. This figure, which is official, it is believed, includes both dead and wounded. The Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies), paying…

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War Savings Certificates SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 2

Sales of certificates have reached £16,931,848, made up as follows:—New South Wales, £6,573,675; Victoria, £4,572,293; Queensland,…

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Industrial Peace. Deplored War-Time Strikes. NEWCASTLE

Leader · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 3

Mr. Justice Cantor, of the Industrial Commission, deplored war time strikes, when making an appeal for…

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Industrial Disputes Threaten War Effort Judge Cantor's Dramatic Appeal

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 3

The "Herald" this morning pointed out that six industrial disputes threaten to seriously hinder the heavy industreis of N.S. Wales, and to hold…

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Memories of 1914-18 National War Memorial CANBERRA, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 2

It was stated to-day that every effort would be made to have the War Memorial opened as early as possible. The ceremony would…

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120 A.I.F. Dead. Drive on Bardia. About 330 Wounded. R.A.N. Ship Hakes Capture. LONDON, January 7

Leader · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 2

One hundred and twenty Australian soldiers are dead and 330 wounded, it is reported, following what has…

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Britain Prepares for the Peace to Come After War London

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 3

Three important Government changes to expedite the war effort and prepare for the transition to peace, have been…

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Embezzlement Charge. Hospital Ex-Secretary. Soldier Pals Help to Re-pay. BATHURST

Leader · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 2

Henry Arthur [?] of the [?] Hospital, pleaded [?] at the Bathurst Court to-day, to a charge of having [?]…

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