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

The wars & local soldiers, 1942

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These Soldier Boys Appeal to You

Leader · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 3

Though local appeals are being made, there is an urgency about this one, on behalf of the lads in Narellan camp, which, it is felt,…

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War Secrets and New Inventions

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2

Much has lately been heard of secret weapons and new inventions., "Salt," the new educational journal of the forces, points out that ever…

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Gulgong-Wyaldra Patriotic War Fund

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 19

CR. D. E. McGrath (shire president) occupied the chair at last meeting of the Gulgong-Wyaldra Patriotic War Fund…

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Dunedoo Locals Prisoners of War Funds

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 17

The recent effort [?] for the [?] a total of £21 [?] effort for so [?]…

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Huge War Plan America's Production New York, [?]

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 12

IN a speech to the [?] President Roos[?] plans are complete to following:—…

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Will Take War to Enemies President Roosevelt's Message Spontaneous Enthusiasm of Congress WASHINGTON

National Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 1

President Roosevelt's message to Congress last night was greeted with spontaneous enthusiasm Prolonged cheers greeted every…

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Enlistment Honor Roll

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 17

Several more names are to be [?] to the enlistment honor roll erected at the local post office the secretary of the Dunedoo Soldiers…

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Gulgong Soldier Farewellled at Dunedoo

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 10

[?] by the [?]…

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General News Enquiries for Enlistment

National Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2

These [?] enquiries for enlistment [?] Town HAll yesterday. T[?] men enquired regarding [?] to the A.I.F…

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PRESENTATION Portland Soldier Farewelled

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 6

At the Coronation Hotel on Saturday afternoon last a number of friends and workmates of Private W. Dowler took the opportunity to say…

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Housing Plan Suspended for War's Duration CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 1

The Minister for Health and Social Services (Mr. Holloway) said today that the Commonwealth Government had decided to suspend its…

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Blueprints Go White and Help Women War Workers

National Advocate · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 4

The engineer's prints without which Britain could not produce a single battleship, tank or aeroplane, or even the smallest nut or bolt, are…

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Civilian Pensions To Help War Casualties CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

National security regulations were gazetted tonight to give effect to the Commonwealth Government's scheme for compensation for…

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Glass Saves Steel Novel Use in War Factory Canteen's

National Advocate · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 6

British is using glass to save steel. It is tra[?]lucent., tough[?]ned glass which can now take the place of steel as the top plate of hot cabinets in…

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Prisoners of War Out Without Guards Allegation at Diggers' Meeting

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 1

Prisoners of war from the Cowra p.o.w. camp have been allowed in Cowra without guards. This allegation was made at…

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Blueprints Go White and Help Women War Workers London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

The engineer's prints without which Britain could not produce a single battleship, tank, or aeroplane or even the smallest nut or bolt, are…

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Glass Saves Steel Novel Use in War Factory Canteens London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

Britain is using glass to save steel. It is translucent, toughened glass which can now take the place of steel as the top-plate of hot cabinets in…

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Stop Press Drastic Regulations All Collieries Must Work War Effort Must Not Be Prejudiced Canberra, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

Drastic regulations were gazetted to-day to deal with strikes in mines. Mine owners are forbidden to close their mines and…

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Enquiries for Enlistment

National Advocate · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

Two enquiries for enlistment were received at the Bathurst Town Hall yesterday. One man applied for enlistment to the A.I.F. and…

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