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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

1,879 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 26 of 94

Finland May Soon Be Out of the War Russians Nearing Odessa Germans Attack At Anzio Accelerated Pacific Offensive Expected

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 April 1944 · page 1

Latest news from Moscow indicates that the Soviet drive to Odessa, important Black Sea port, is succeeding and that it is only a matter of days before the ruined town falls into Russian hands…

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Old Soldiers Never Die A Typical Example LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 April 1944 · page 1

London newspapers are featuring the story of Sapper Charles, aged 63 years, the father of 19 children…

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Another Stabbing Affray Civilian Attacked by Allied Soldiers

National Advocate · Monday 3 April 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday: Robert Templeton (24) of Boudi Junction, was [?]tabbed in the back allegedly by an Allied serviceman a Darlin[?] last night…

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Anzac Day Services

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1944 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday: Representatives of the N.S.W. branch of the Returned soldiers' League awaited on the premier (Mr. McKell) today seeking…

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Anzac Pact Defended Second Edition Yesterday Dr. Evatt's Reply to Mr. Menzies

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1944 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Sunday: Past lack of international leadership in Pacific affairs had brought Australia to the verge of disaster; said the Federal…

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Air War Over Italy Germans Lose 100 Planes

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1944 · page 2

LONDON, Monday: Mediterranean Allied aircraft had a great day yesterday when they flew well over 2000 sorties and destroyed more than 100…

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A.L.P. Regional Conference. Post-War Reconstruction

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1944 · page 4

Foremost in the recommendations concerning post-war reconstruction made by the A.L.P. regional conference held in the Town hall on Sunday afternoon, was one urging wholehearted support for the Government's Powers Bill in the forthcoming referendum…

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Post-war Aviation London Talks on Informal Lines Only

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1944 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday: There has been some misapprehension about the reported international Aviation Conference in London…

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Soldier Remanded Malicious Wounding Charge

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: A soldier, who is alleged to have struck his wife with a dagger was remanded on £80 bail at the Newtown court today until April…

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Bathurst Woman's Death Soldier's Wife's Fatal Action Evidence at Inquest

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1944 · page 1

At an inquest yesterday at Bathurst on Lorna Juliet Ewen (34), a married woman, the Coroner, Mr. M. S. Meagher, found that her death was…

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Welcome Home

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1944 · page 6

A pleasing function eventuated on Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Cook, of Lime-street, when over 80 relatives and friends…

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War Loan Rally

Leader · Wednesday 5 April 1944 · page 2

The Orange War Loan Committee will present the first Victory Loan Wally at Wade Park on Easter Monday, commencing with a [?]…

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St. Vincent's War Effort Cheque

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1944 · page 6

Friday night witnessed a bright and attractive entertainment in the Crystal Theatre. The patrons of the Mad-hatters' Dance were given a…

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War Plants Four Days Easier Holiday Break

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 April 1944 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: All employees in Government munitions works with certain exceptions will be given a four days break at Easter and…

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War Damaged Works of Art Second Edition Yesterday. Salvage Commission Formed

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 April 1944 · page 3

NEW YORK, Monday: The efforts of the American Commission for Protection and Salvage of Artistic and Historic Monuments in Europe is…

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Dramatic Developments on Russian Front Oilfields Drive Is One of Four Most Co-ordinated Effort Of War Drastic Action to End British Strikes Great Bombing Attack In Pacific

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1944 · page 1

The best organised and probably the most powerful effort of the war is now being put into operation by the Soviet forces. It is four pronged and includes (1) the drive to the Rumanian (Ploesti) oilfields; (2)…

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Farm Blocks For Returned Men SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 1

Eighteen more farm blocks have been made available for soldiers in the eastern and central districts of N.S.W…

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Anzac Day

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 6

At the public meeting on Monday flight, tailed by the Mayor (Ald. J. H. Caldwell), for the purpose of making arrangements for Anzac Day, it…

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War Council Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: A meeting of the Australian Advisory War Council was held to-day. The chiefs of the three Services attended and made…

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Prisoners of War Shop

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 9

Mrs. S. Hindhaugh, ably assisted by Misses Watt and B. Bowman, was in charge of the Red Cross shop on Saturday last and £19…

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