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

The wars & local soldiers, 1942

2,728 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 137

Western Man Reported Killed in Action SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 3

A casualty list issued today included: Abroad Killed in action Cpl. E. Brown, Inf., of Molong…

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Wounded Nazis Held Up

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 2

Some of the wounded German prisoners who waited four days at a British port to be repatriated power an exchange scheme taking exercise under the surveillance of their British swords Action of the German Government forced the British Government…

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Cullenbone War Comforts Fund

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 12

A TENNIS afternoon organised by the Junior members of the C.W.C.F. was held on Wednesday. 7th January at Galambine the…

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Ex-Gulgongite is Prisoner of War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 13

SGT. S. G. Callan, son of Mr. S. Callan, of Birriwa, has written to his sister. Mrs. Roy Huxley, of Bexloy to say that he is a…

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U.S.A. War Insurance WASHINGTON

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 3

The Senate has passed a bill of establish a fund of 1,000,000,000 dollars to insure private property against damage caused by enemy action…

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Much Good Work Mudgee War Fund Auxiliary

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 15

THE ladies of this Auxiliary 12 months are commenced a tearoom at the Town Hall, conducted on Friday afternoons only, to help…

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Own Convention Ended Because of War Situation SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 2

Because of the war situation and the possible need of branch officials in their own States, delegates attending the annual convention of the…

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War Declared By South Africa on Japan "Isolationism Dead" CAPETOWN

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 3

(The South African Senate has carried a motion, moved by the Prime Minister Field Marshal Smuts) declaring war on Japan. Hungaria,…

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S.A.F. INCREASES On War Loading Clauses Anomalies Have Been Adjusted

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 3

Mr. R. S. Yates, secretary of the Arms. Explosives and Munition Workers' Federation, stated this morning that some anomalies in…

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Defence Of Burma Vital to Allied War Strategy Chinese Troops Moving to the Border Rangoon

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 2

British troops are still operating east of the Salween River, and have been in contact with a small enemy force 20 miles upstream from Moulmein. The Royal Air Force is co-operating with the army…

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People Must Stay Put in the Event of Jap Attacks Decision of War Council CANBERRA

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 3

The Advisory War Council today reached important decisions on the Withdrawal of the civilian population and industries…

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Less Population Enlistments and Departures is Cause

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 10

DUE to enlistments and the departure of dozens of families, the population of Dunedoo decreased last year by approximately…

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Dance Aids Soldiers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 11

Ten pounds was paid by dancers for admission to the Anniversary dance at Tuckian on Foundation night, held to assist local soldiers…

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Enquiries for Enlistment

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 2

There were five enquiries for enlistment at the Bathurst Town Hall yesterday regarding enlistment to the fighting forces. Three men…

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Dying Man Alleged Assault by Soldiers SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 6

Since admission to St. Vincent's Hospital last night of William Coleman, 44, hotel cook of King's Cross police have been making a wide…

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Battered to Death Three Soldiers Sought. SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 2

Det.-Supt. Matthews, chief of the C.I.B., to-day appealed to the public for further assistance in tracing the three soldiers who allegedly brutally…

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Cry Is Still for More Planes N.E.I. Base Badly Damaged in Big Japanese Assault Submarine Off N.Z. Coast Details of General War Position

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 1

The general war situation has not improved over the past 24 hours, and Japan is still making headway, due solely, it is said, to air superiority. Considerable damage has been done to the Indies naval base at…

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Killed in Action Lieut. Ben. Hackney, of Buckburraga

National Advocate · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 1

Official news has been received to the effect that Lieutinant Ben. Hackney, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Hackney. of Buckburraga. near…

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War Damage Insurance. Canberra

Leader · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 3

Details of a war damage payment scheme were announced to-day. On behalf of the Federal…

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War Damage Commonwealth Scheme Accepted CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 1

All the States have agred to the Commonwealths scheme for the insurance of State property against war damage…

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