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

The wars & local soldiers, 1943

2,200 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 110

Soldier Convicted of Theft

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 15

At the Rylstone Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. H. G. Dee, Pte Laurance James Begley was charged with that he did, while…

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Serious Charge Soldier Sent for Trial

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 3

DUBBO, Wednesday: At the Dubbo children's Court, before Mr. D. F. Parker, P.M., Leslie Walsh (40), a soldier, was committed for trial at…

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ALLEGED A.W.L. And Sentenced For Stealing Soldiers Sad Lapse

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 6

Leslie James Begley, 19 a native of Newbridge, appeared at Portland police court on Monday, charged wtin stealing a suitcase containing…

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U.S. Honour To Portland Soldier

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 6

Among the four members of the A.I.F, who were awarded the American Silver Star by General MacArthur for bravely in the Papuan…

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Welcome Home

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 3

On Saturday night a large gathering attended a welcome home in the Australian Hall for Private Lance Bowhay, just returned from New Guinea,…

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War Saving Campaign

Leader · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 2

The Mayor. Dr. Matthews invite all persons especially ladies to attend a meeting in connection with the above at the Town Hall to-day…

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Anniversary Day No Holiday for War Workers

National Advocate · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: Next Tuesday will be observed as Anniversary Day holiday throughout N.S.W. for all those who are not engaged on work…

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The War From Day to Day. January 16.—

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 8

It is officially announced in Moscow that the Russians have broken through the main German defence line on the Lower Don River front. Tanks and…

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Dedman's Optimism Of No Post War Depression MELBOURNE

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 2

The Minister for War Organisation of Industry, Mr. Dedman, said tonight that it would be wrong to assume that the depressions which…

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War Pictures Exhibit In Aid of L.M.'s Fund

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 4

Something new for Lithgow residents is a war picture exhibition of over 150 pictures. This exhibition was specially collected for display at…

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"There's a War On!" "Got To Take It"-Lyndhurst Shire President

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 1

"We know what the position is at the present time. I agree with Cr. F. C. Rowlands, of Waugoola Shire: "There is a war on…

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Greedy Customs Demand Excise On Soldiers' Amenities

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 1

Mr. C. M. McKerihan, hop. secretary of the Australian Comforts Fund, was to-day informed by the Minister for Customs, Senator Keane,…

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Bob and Peter Beasley Have Soldier’s Thanks

Leader · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 2

L.A.C. Dennis waiting from a forward battle station to two boys from Lucknow, Bob and Peter Beasley, who saved up their…

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War Homes Building Scheme

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 3

CANBERRA. Friday: It is intended that temporary wartime cottages built by the War Workers Housing Trust should be replaced by…

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Air War in North Heavy Attacks on Jap Basaes Rain Hampers Land Operations

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 2

In a heavy air offensive ever a wide area Allied planes have again struck hard at Japanese bases stretching across northern…

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Sheet Corn for Is Soldiers

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 2

BRISBANE, Friday: Army cooks will soon be able to serve American soldiers with one of their favorite dishes, sweet corn, on the cob. The…

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Soldier-violinist

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 1

SIGNALMAN GEORGE WHITE, concert violinist and formerly in the Sydney Symphony Orchestre, spends his "rest days" rehearsing with the Sydney String…

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Clothing for War Prisoners

National Advocate · Monday 25 January 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Red Cross [?] today [?]…

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No Holiday for War Workers

National Advocate · Monday 25 January 1943 · page 2

Manpower officials advise that all persons engaged wholly or partly in war production jobs or on defence undertakings must work tomorrow…

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War Pictures Should Create Considerable Interest

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 25 January 1943 · page 4

As previously announced the exhibition of war pictures, lent by the Department of Information, through the courtesy of Senator Ashley, will…

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