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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

2,728 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 137

Everything Is Set for To-day’s Anniversary Carnival. War Effort Is to Benefit. Great Procession in Streets This Afternoon

Leader · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 2

Though, as the deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Forde) says, Anniversary Day, 1942, is a solemn anniversary for the…

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Full Mob[?]sation of Our Forces. War Cabinet, Announcement. Awaiting News From Rabaul. R.A.A.F. Bombs on Harbor. CANBERRA

Leader · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 2

A full mobilisation of Australia’s armed forces to bring this country to a war footing was announced by the War Cabinet following further Japanese claims that troops had…

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German Government's Action Kept These Wounded Prisoners In England

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 2

Some of the wounded German prisoners who wailed four days at a British port to be repatriated under an exchange scheme, taking exercise under the surveillance of their British guards. After all arrangements had been made, including the embarkation…

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War Factories Employees Forced To Be Late SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 2

In response to the holiday bon on essential industries, war production factories opened today as usual, but many employees complained that…

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State Labor Party Full War Co-operation Demanded SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 2

The State Labor Party's summer school, which concluded its sitting today carried a resolution demanding an intensification of the war effort,…

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Thailand Strikes Declares War on Great Britain and America Tokio

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 2

The Tokio radio tonight announced that because of the continuous raids on Thailand towns the That Government on Sunday declared war on…

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American Troops in Britain "Carry War to Enemy" Tumultuous Welcome London

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 1

It was officially staled that United States, troops under the command of Major-General Russell P. Hartle, landed in Northern Ireland to-day…

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Good Snipers Jap Soldiers in Philippines Further Onslaught Expected WASHINGTON

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 1

Following the beating off of the latest Japanese assaults, a renewal of the attacks on the American and Filipino forces in the Bataan…

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Jap Convoy Losses Are Growing Enemy's Heaviest Reverse Since War Began Dutch and American Activity Off Coast of Borneo Washington

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 1

With further heavy losses caused to the convoy which has been attacked by Dutch and American forces in the Macassar Strait,…

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Biggest Raid Since War

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 3

A young Australian pilot who took part in the biggest Royal Air Force offensive since the war began, describes how he shot down a German Messerschmitt fighter aircraft. "It just blew to bits, he tells his friend, who…

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Room Must Be Found in Orange for 500 MEN. Householders Can Give Great Help to War Effort

Leader · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 1

“Householders in Orange who will take factory workers as boarders will be contributing much to the war effort…

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Enquiries for Enlistment

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 2

There were three enquiries for enlistment to the fighting forces at the Bathurst Town Hall yesterday. Two men enquired regarding,…

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U.S. Troops Land Americans in Northern Ireland British Soldiers Released for Empire Defence London

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 3

Yesterday's arrival of American troops in Northern Ireland is hailed in London newspapers this morning as first results of Mr. Churchill's consultations with President Roosevelt…

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English Soldiers Wanted to [?] PERTH

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 4

When three members of an English [?] before the court at Perth [?] on charges of paying [?] a [?]…

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Returned Soldier Alleges He Was Robbed. Two Young Men Committed for Trial

Leader · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 1

Aubrey Buks and Raymond Jones were, at the Orange Court yesterday, committed by Mr. R Donaldson. P. M. to stand their…

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Australian Soldiers in the Making. Wade Park Displays Amaze Thousands

Leader · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 3

If the achievements of Lieut. Colonel D’Arcy Francis, officer commanding the Orange Showground camp,…

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Mr. Churchill Seeks Confidence Vote Survey of General War Position "We Will Win, But Worse May Yet Happen" Voice Of Australia Will Be Heard Will Not Throw Colleagues to Wolves London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 2

"Everything that is humanly possible that we can do or can persuade the United States to do to help Australia will be done," declared Mr. Churchill in the House of Commons to-day. Mr. Churchill said he doubted…

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Dubbo Soldier Wounded Dubbo

National Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 6

Lt. W. K. Boughton of Dubbo who was accidently wounded by a machine gun bullet somewhere in N.S.W. while instructing at a…

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Bathurst Soldiers Wounded in Action

National Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 2

"I regret to inform you that NX37501 Private John Arthur San dry has been wounded in action. The Minister for the Army and…

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War Risks Insurance CANBERRA

National Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 5

Regulation would be gazetted seen to give affect to the Government givens for arranging for voluntry insurance of household [?] well…

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