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The wars & local soldiers, 1943

2,200 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 110

Soldiers' Leave Protests in Parliament

National Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wednesday:. Mr. Jolly ,UAP, Q.) alleged today, that soldiers who went to New Guinea as boys of is in 1941 were still three…

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General Smuts (Lawyer, Soldier and Statesman)

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 1

Field-Marshal the Rt. Hon. J. C. Smuts P.C., C.H., F.R.S., K.C., M.P., Prime Minister and Minister of External Affairs and Defence of the Union of South Africa, speaking from London on the British Broadcasting Corporation overseas short wave service. He is recognised as one of the first…

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Soldiers' Smokes Government's Adamant Attitude

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 5

"It is scandalous that soldiers are denied smokes by a Shylock Government which wants its pound of flesh," the Lord Mayor (Aid. Bartley) said…

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Russian Civilians Tortured, Starved And Murdered Relief Armies Roll And Make Dreadful Discoveries Germans Gain Much Ground in Tunisia General War Summary

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 1

When the victorious Russian troops entered Kharkov they found dreadful evidence of German atrocities and of the kidnapping of civilians made to work for the Axis forces. This has further incensed the…

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Post-war Education. Committee Appointed

Leader · Friday 19 February 1943 · page 2

A meeting convened by the Orange Council to discuss the advisability of forming a committee to work for the establishment In Orange after the…

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The War From Day to Day

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1943 · page 5

A broad Russian wedge, which has thrust out from the Donets to Losovaya. and Belyayevka, south of Kharkov, is only 60 miles from the…

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Tax Plan Attacked Post War Credits Advocated

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 February 1943 · page 2

Mr. E. S. Spooner yesterday described the Income Tax Assessment Bill as a "bad piece of legislation" and said he hoped the Government…

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Convoy Reaches Malta. Largest Since War Outbreak. VALETTA

Leader · Friday 19 February 1943 · page 2

The largest convoy since the outbreak of war has reached Malts, with a general cargo, also royal engineers, R.A.F…

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Oakey Park Soldiers Welcomed Home

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 February 1943 · page 2

At the meeting of the Oakey Park NES held on Tuesday night, Ald. C. Roy, who presided, extended a welcome home to Pte. Albert Bell…

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Concessions for Soldiers. Free Travelling Facilities

Leader · Friday 19 February 1943 · page 3

The Premier stated recently that. In addition to the many avenues [?] which the State Government was [?] in the war effort, his…

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Air War in North Widespread Allied Attacks

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1943 · page 2

Allied air activity flared up again yesterday all along the an of Japanese bases from Timor to the Solomons…

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For War Service 3000 Men From Protected Industries

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday: First step in the manpower drive will be taken with the withdrawal from protacted undertakings of up to 3000 men in…

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Sergeant's Plea for Soldier at Bathurst Court

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1943 · page 2

"He is not a bad type of lad, and I hope you will deal leniently with him as it is the first time he had been in court so far as the police…

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Welcome Home

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 6

A large crowd assembled at the Shire Hall on Tuesday night, 16th, to give a rousing welcome home to Cpl. C. A. Oliver, M.M., who…

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Post-war Plans Catholic Universities' Proposal

National Advocate · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday: At the National Catholic Universities conference last night proposals for postwar reconstruction in Australia included the…

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War Finance Leading to Inflation CANBERRA

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 1

Mr. Fadden, leader of the Opposition, said that the Government was relying too much on credit to finance the war…

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Post-war Problems. Catholic Conference SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 3

At the National Catholic [?] conference last night, proposals for the post-war reconstruction of Australia included the [?] of u…

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Local and General News War on Dogs Continues

Leader · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 2

Owners of doge who place any value upon them are advised to keep them under strict con tol, otherwise they will be destroyed if they are…

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A Soldier’s Appreciation

Leader · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 2

Mrs. Lewis Thompson, of Orange, has received the following letter from Privat Tony natters. somewhere In Australia:—“I am willing to thank…

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Post-war Plans Migration From Overseas to Increase Population

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: The Lender of the Federal UAP Mr. Hughes told the National Club luncheon in Sydney today that at must not be…

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