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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 7 of 128

Lithgow's Male Knitting Expert Helps Win The War

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 6

Although unable to physically participate in the war, Mr. A. G. Hollands, of Cobar Paddock, has been doing some splendid work for the…

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Millions of Britons for War Work London

National Advocate · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 4

Preparations are already well advanced for Britain's call-up of millions of men and women for war work…

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C.P. Leader’s Criticism. Men Holding Up War Effort. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 2

The [?] Country Party [?] declared to-day that [?] who were holding [?]…

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War Workers. May Get Drinks. Acting P.M. to Intercede Lithgow Men Go Thirsty. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 2

The Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Fadden) will ask the State Government to extend the liquor trading…

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Soldiers in the Desert. Severe Conditions. Sturdee Tells of Diggers. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 2

The chief of the Australian General Staff, Lt. General Sturdee, who passed through Sydney to-day after a visit…

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When Soldiers Left Band Couldn’t Play. Orange Incident. Railway Chief Explains

Leader · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 6

Claiming that band music would disturb sleeping passengers, railway officials on Tuesday night refused to…

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Friends Read Wire. Telling of Soldier Son

Leader · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 2

When Mr. Edward Simpson, [?] telegram to-day [?] that his son Pte. Edward [?] was reported missing…

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Soldiers Are Grateful. Their Letters Tell

Leader · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 1

Letters coming to Orange from soldiers overseas, and in the battle zone. express gratitude for parcels of comforts sent by the…

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War Savings Certificates

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1941 · page 4

Allotments of War Savings Certificates to group members for week ending January 17th were made as follows: Mesdames O. Frawley, Jas…

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The War From Day to Day January 18.—

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1941 · page 10

Latest reports indicate that the preparations to assault Tobruk, the beseiged Italian base in Libya, are gaining in intensity…

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Minister Says Even Bath Tubs May Affect the War Effort Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1941 · page 1

Even to make sinks and bathurst for homes would be detrimentally affecting the Australian war effort, according to the…

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U.S.A. Isolationist Sees America in the War Within Three Months Washington

National Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1941 · page 3

The United States would be involved in the present war within three months unless the Administration was very careful, said General Johnsoo, noted Isolationist, to-day…

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Enlisted in A.i.f

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Saturday 25 January 1941 · page 4

The latest local men to go into camp with the A.I.F. are A. Clugston. son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Clugston. Hotel Coolah and Reg…

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Soldiers Farewelled Men of the A.I.F.

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Saturday 25 January 1941 · page 4

THERE more local soldiers, members of the A.I.F., who were home on pre-embarkation leave, were given a rousing send-off at…

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New York 'Blackouts Recall Last War Threat

National Advocate · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 6

While New York "blacked out" last week in defence exercises and repulsed mock invaders, how many New Yorkers cast their minds back to June, 1918?. In June, twenty-two and a half years ago, for days…

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Beasley Complains War Information Has Been Withheld

National Advocate · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Leader of the non-Communist Labor Party in the Federal Parliament (Mr. J. A. Beasley) on Saturday night…

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Hindering War Effort. Two Ministers Speak Out. Mr. Beasley’s Charge. MELBOURNE, [?]

Leader · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 3

The Minister for Air (Senator McEwen) launched a strong attack against any industrial union deliberately holding up…

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This Week Of War Italians Taste Blitzkrieg: More Talk of Invasion Move

National Advocate · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 6

During the week just passed, honors of war have been with Britain, on land and sea, and in the air. Italy's di[?]gration proceeded with startling suddenne[?]s, and Mussolini's colonial empire is being shattered by the s[?]ewd…

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The Rain War Great Battle by Bathurst Dog Officials Half Programme Abandoned

National Advocate · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 1

After a great battle with the elements officials at the Bathurst dog meeting on Saturday were compelled to abandon six out of the 12 races…

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For War Workers. Canteens in Factories? “No Trouble at S.a.f.” Sydney

Leader · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 2

At the next meeting of the War Council, Mr. Beasley, M.H.R., who admits he is a teetotaller, may suggest the…

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