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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 22 of 137

Win the War with Waste

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 10

COBBORA Shire Council has made arrangements for every school pupil in the shire to deliver a circular, headed as above, to their…

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The War in Russia: German Prisoners

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 17

German prisoners of war, captured by the Soviet Army, lighting [?] which have been given them…

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Dogs of War Britain's Better Than Germany's

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 7

THE first and only establishment of its kind in Great Britain, at an Army School near London, is now training dogs lent by their…

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War Organisation Deputy Director Appointed SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 1

It was officially announced today that Mr. W R Hould. formerly principal librarian a the N.S.W. Public Library, his been appointed…

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War Just Begun General Toje's Warning LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 3

[?] in Tokio celebrated [?] the Premier [?] warned that the [?] Pacific had only just…

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War Brought To Australia's Shores Darwin Has Been Bombed Says Brief Official Message Big Scale Attack on N.E.I. & Burma General War Position and Possibilities

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 1

A brief official announcement was made early this afternoon that Darwin had been bombed. No details were available, but further news was expected at any moment…

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Australians Way Of Life an Immediate Change Decision of War Cabinet Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 5

Austria's ways of life are already greatly affected by the fluctuations of the war, and will undergo further immediate changes as a result of decisions reached by the War Cabinet in Sydney this morning…

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Late War News--Bombing Of Darwin--Full Australian Mobilisation SYDNEY, 3.30 p.m

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 2

It was officially announced at Japanese planes bombed Darwin this morning. A number of bombs were dropped, but the results of the attack…

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"Washing Up" in War Time Mr. and Mrs. Britain Have to Be Careful London

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 2

British housewives are economising by buying as good pottery as their wartime incomes will allow. The war is teaching them to be…

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V.d.c. Must Enlist

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 11

Under regulations issued last week, all members of the Volunteer Defence Corps are required to enlist. This is to ensure that they…

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Knitters Wanted Comforts for Soldiers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 13

THINK of the Gulgong soldiers serving with the A.I.F., Navy and R.A.A.F. overseas. Resolve then [?] if you are not doing any…

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Too Many Aliens Dunedoo Ex-Soldiers Alarmed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 10

DUNEDOO sub-branch views with alarm the influx of enemy aliens to this country, especially to the northern districts and other parts…

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Returns to Unit Bathurst Soldier Reported Safe

National Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 2

The many friends of Staff-Sergeant Clarence Harvey, of 194 Seymour Street, will be pleased to learn that he has returned to his unit…

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Soldiers Entertained At Dinner And Dance

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 3

A fine individual effort on behalf[?] of the local garrison soldiers, and one worthy of the highest commendation was dinner and dance held…

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Correspondence War — and After To the Editor

National Advocate · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 3

Sir.—Greater demands, consequent upon the situation in the East, will now be made upon our secondary industries. Increased output of…

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French War Guilt Trial Opens Prominent Defendants LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 2

The French war guilt trial Is to begin today. Among the defendants are former preach Premiers in Eduard Daladkr and Leon Bium, as well…

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After the War Federation of Nations Suggested Justice for Russia LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 2

A post war federation of European countries, lead by the English speaking nations, and based on understanding with…

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Tin Hare Gear May Be Offered for War Effort. Moss Vale Dogs Stop

Leader · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 4

As the Moss Vale Greyhound Racing Club has staged its last meeting for the duration, it has been suggested that the…

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