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

The wars & local soldiers, 1942

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Prisoners of War Are To Be Put To Work MELBOURNE

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 4

The principle of employing prisoners of war on works on which man power shortages are acute was affirmed by the War Cabinet this Morning…

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Munitions Supply Long-Range Plan Formulated War Cabinet Meets MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 3

Following a meeting of the Wat Cabinet the Army Minister Mr. Fords announced that a [?] duction plan to maint[?] of munitions both to…

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You Can Help Win the War in Your Homes. Must Strengthen Home Front

Leader · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 6

From field, factory and office have come the men of Australia’s fighting services who are now fighting In advanced positions the…

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The Soldiers Suspended Leave Granted SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 2

A.I.F. and militia leave which was cancelled during the early stages of the Pacific crisis is to be again permitted in the Eastern Command and…

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What Not to Write To Soldiers and Prisoners

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 2

Caricatures of Hitler and company and derogatory remarks about the enemy are strictly taboo in letters to prisoners of war, because they may…

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Moratorium for Soldiers' Dependents Canberra, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 2

It was indicated to-day that only direct Government assistance for the extension of the service moratorium can wipe out the possibility of wives…

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Sick Soldiers Embroider Their Way Back To Health LONDON

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 3

London doctors are to-day prescribing embroidery for soldiers with nervous trouble. Knitting, explains Lady…

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Soldiers' Rations How They Are Watched Dehydration Is Latest Invention

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 3

The food value in a soldier's diet is watched all day and every day by co-operation, it has improved in the past two years…

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Soldiers Will Stage Spectacular March in Orange on Australia Day. Monday’s Gala to be “Great Show.” Wade Park Attractions For Big Patriotic Drive

Leader · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 6

Soldiers encamped at the Orange Showground with modern guns and carriers, will stage the most spectacular procession…

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War Certificates Conversion

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 18

Concern is felt by the Federal Government at the sharp rise in the rate with which war savings certificates are being converted…

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Letters to Prisoners of War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 11

The Minister for the Army (Mr. Forde) points out that all letters sent through the Red Cross to prisoners of war in enemy…

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Help War Leading Scientists Released CANBERRA

National Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 4

The services of two leading scientists have been made available to the Government to organise science to help the war effort…

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Anniversary Day War Factories To Keep Working MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 3

The Government does not want any factory making war supplies to stop work on Anniversary Day. The Supply Minister Mr. B[?]asley…

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War's Affect Boosts Prosperity in N.S.W. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 4

A record number of factories, with a record number of employees, record wages paid, record gross output and record net…

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War Fund Committee Position of Various Funds Response Is Generous

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Portland Patriotic and War Fund committee at the Majestic Hall, the president (Mr. A. F. McAskill) was in the…

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Y.S. Girls' Fine Effort £500 for War and Patriotic Funds

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 10

THE 60 odd girls of the Dunedoo C.W.A. Younger Set last year raised nearly £500 which they gave to patriotic and war funds—…

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N.Z. SCHEME Workers in War Industries Auckland (N.z.)

National Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 1

Early additions to the [?] of essential industries were [?] today by the Minister for National Service (Mr. R. [?] The workers he…

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Labor Co-operation in War Effort Important Meeting to Be Called

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 4

It was decided by the management board of the Western Miners' Federation at a meeting on Monday that executive officers attend a conference…

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Gulgong Red Cross Society Sends £50 to Prisoners of War Fund

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 12

THE sum of £50 has been raised by the Gulgong branch of the Red Cross Society for the Prisoners of War…

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Malayan War A.B.C. to Get Special Commentators SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

The Australian Broadcasting Commission has sent to Malaya Henry Stokes former Reuter's correspondent and well known radio…

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