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

The wars & local soldiers, 1944

1,879 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 31 of 94

Medals for Australian Soldiers CANBERRA

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 1

If the British Government is in agreement a special issue of medals will be made to all Australian Army personnel indicating the theatre of…

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For Rural Work Over 14,000 Released Soldiers

National Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday: The Minister for the Army tonight gave figures showing the progress made to date in the release of men from army for…

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Crossing Smash Two U.S. Soldiers Badly Injured

National Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 1

BRISBANE, Wednesday: When a motor truck was involved in a collision with an express train at a level crossing at Cooper's Plains today, two…

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Veteran Soldier's Death

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 4

Father of Mr. "Wally" Hallett, of Academy-street, Lithgow, Warrant Officer J. W. Hallett, who died last week in his 79th year, was a veteran…

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Welcome Home Gifts to Soldiers

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 4

Addressing the meeting of the Welcome Home committee held on Tuesday night, the president, Mr. J. B. Ireland, opposed the committee's…

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Anzac Day Service

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 4

The R.S.S. League will again hold their united service this year in the Cumnock Theatre. Mr. Sep Wright hopes for a record attendance, and has…

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Anzac Day Postal Arrangements

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 6

On Anzac Day the Post Office will be open from 9 to 10 a.m. for ordanary bushiness only. Mails close 10 a.m…

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Churchman's View on War

National Advocate · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY. Thursday.— The Bishop of Goulburn (Dr. Burgmann) told the cAnglican S[?]d today that "we most [?]eat hell out of Japan and drive…

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War Brides Leave for U.s

National Advocate · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.— Recently 7 young Australian women left Sydney to join their American husbands of sweethearts…

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War Council Meets Mr. Hpghes Sworn in

National Advocate · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 1

CANBERRA. Thursday: The Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Forde[?] presided at the meeting of the Advisory War Council held here today…

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Council and War Loan Request for Substantial Investment Ald. Braham Suggests £5000

National Advocate · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 3

Bathurst Council last night was asked by a Victory Loan deputation to make a substantial investment of its surplus funds in the Loan…

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Farmers Must Not Strike in War-time F.s.a. President's Letter

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 11

Fellow Members,—I greatly admire the fighting spirit of the correspondent in the recent issue of "The Land" who advocated direct action to obtain…

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End of War Mr. Forde's Forecast

National Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 1

BRISBANE, Friday: Mr. P. Forde Acting Prime Minister, arrived today, at Maryborough in the Lancaster bomber on his tour in support of the…

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War Service Homes Applications by Servicemen

National Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday: Applications for war service homes by A.W.A.S. and A.A.M.W.S. who, on being discharged, have stated on a demobilisation…

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Retain Empiric Co-ordinating Machinery After War

National Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday.— Everything should be done after the war to preserve the unity of purpose and sentiment which had held the nations of…

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Late War Attach on Sabang Second Edition Yesterday

National Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 2

A late communique stated that the attack on Sabang was made by fighters, and bombers operating from aircraft carriers, which were escorted by…

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Rail System Hit Again Allied Air War on Europe Another Attack on Sologne

National Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 2

LONDON, Friday: This week's tremendous air assault on the railways of northwest Europe went on at fall blast again last night when RAF…

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Strike at Mine Sequel to Soldiers' Criticism

National Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 1

NEWCASTLE, Friday: A letter attacking the miners employed at the bil[?]nd written by three oldiers in New Guinea caused a strike at Elington…

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Anzac Day Services

National Advocate · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 2

Anzac Day celebrations in Bathurst tomorrow will commence with the Dawn Service at 4.30 a.m. when wreaths will be laid on the Carillon…

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The Anzac Spirit Dr. Evatt's Tribute

National Advocate · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday: In a speech today at the United Anzac Service, the Minister for External Affairs (Dr. Evatt) appealed for support for the…

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