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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

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Anniversary Day Workers in War Industries SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 3

It was disclosed in [?] today that while compa[?] Anniversary Day has not [?] necessary action will be [?]…

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War and the Holiday Essential Industries Must Work

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 6

If it appears that too many workers in essential industries will take a holiday on Monday, Australia Day, the Federal Government may gazette…

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May Work in Cowra Soon Prisoners of War

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 3

Residents need not be surprised if they see prisoners from the local p.o.w camp working in the Cowra district in the near future…

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Late War News Hurricanes in Action LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

H[?] fighters are in action [?] Singapore. It was reported today They have [?] most of the Japanese [?] which have fallen to…

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Newsprint Supplies Will Be Scarce Pacific War Sequel

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 4

Newsprint is one of those commodities whose supply is likely to be seriously affected by the outbreak of war in the Pacific…

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£7500 Every Minute British Contributes to the War LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 3

The British public [?] to the Government [?]…

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America and Japan Roosevelt's Pre-war Challenge Ignorance of Real Position

National Advocate · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 1

The following from Walter Farr[?] correspondent in New York, and which appears in the London "Daily "Mail" of November 20. and which…

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Rabau Attack Expected Japs Probably Want Invasion Base War Minister Warns of Menace to Australia Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 5

Tonight the Army Minister, Mr. Forde, again warned that what had happened in New Guinea during the past 48 hours was probably the prelude to an attack on Rabaul in force…

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"Cold Ruthless Fury" of the German Soldier

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 3

"Hating the British Empire with a cold, ruthless fury, the German soldier is a terrible, formidable foe, a murderous, well-equipped…

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Soldier Killed Car Capsizes

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 4

A Cowra soldier-Tpr. Walter Ernest ("Digger") Madden-was killed instantly early in the week in a car accident an the Cowra-…

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War Diseases Precautionary Measures in Force CANBERRA

National Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 1

The Commonwealth authorities are taking steps to prevent any outbreak of typhus or any other disease which may be brought from overseas by…

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The War From Day to Day. January 17.—

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 10

Advance units of the Australian Imperial Forces in Malaya went into action for the first time at 4.15 p.m. on Wednesday, according to an…

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Soldiers' Parcels

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 12

Writing to his sister, Mrs. J. Kelly, Private J. Johnson, who is stationed at Darwin, made special reference to the pleasure of the boys when they received…

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Enquiries for Enlistment

National Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 2

Five men enquired at the Bathurst Town Hall yesterday regarding enlistment to the fighting forces. Four man enquired about the…

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Another Bathurstian a Prisoner of War

National Advocate · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 2

Official word has been received announcing that Private Tom Ross who enlisted at Bathurst just after the outbreak of war. Private Ross…

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Work Day For War Factories MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 2

Anniversary day tomorrow will not be a holiday for factories engaged in war work. Commonwealth officers will also work as usual…

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Correspondence Diggers and War Ribbons (To the Editor.)

National Advocate · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 3

Sir,—I would suggest that all Railway returned soldiers wear their war ribbons on duty. Now that the military come in close contact with…

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Late War News Chinese Planes Attack London

National Advocate · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 3

Chinese planes have again attacked the Japanese base at Hanoi, in Indo-China. Large fires were started and all Chinese planes returned…

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Woman From New Guinea Now in Orange. Had to Leave Home in Hurry. Wants to Help War Effort

Leader · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 1

A report from Melbourne, that women from New Guinea had to leave their homes so hurriedly that they arrived in…

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