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

The wars & local soldiers, 1945

1,519 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 25 of 76

War in Italy

National Advocate · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday: After nearly two years of hard fighting the Allied campaign in Italy ended in a triumphant climax with the unconditional…

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Correspondence. Anzac Day Will Not Be Killed. (To the Editor)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 4

Sir.—Press reports from all over the State emphasised the fact that the celebration of Anzac Day was held with greater significance in every way this…

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Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 3

The monthy effort was held on Saturday night but was not very well attended, as another social, function was held in the district. The euchre…

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The Anzac Sacrifice Not Yet Made Perfect. Hall Packed for United Molong Commemoration Service

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 8

The sacrifices of Anzac would not be made perfect until the people of this generation took up the challenge and rounded off the work so nobly begun in 1915. That thought was given by the Rev. C. W. Ritchie to…

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No Word From Clergy Recording Of War Deaths

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 10

Amaroo Shire Patriotic Fund recently asked the assistance of the various Clergy in keeping a record of boys who have lost…

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There Must Not Be [?] Third World War Madame Fabian Chow's Plea For United Women

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 9

"You don't want to see-nor I—our sons and grandsons marching off to a third world war in another 20 or 25 years!" Madame Fabian Chow declared that in the course of her address a delivered at Molong School of Arts, when she called for a "united world…

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European War May End in Few Hours As Victory Curtain Descends Sensational Progress In Burma Aussies Overcome Strong Tarakan Defences

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 1

Although there may still be some isolated pockets of resistance from fanatical young Nazis and those whose crimes have earned them the death penalty, organised resistance on any large scale has already…

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Liquor Licenses for Ex-soldiers' Clubs. Molong Supports Campaign

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 8

Molong Sub-Branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A., at its monthly meeting, held recently, decided to support a campaign, sponsored by the…

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Molong to Protest. Soldiers' Preference Bill

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 6

Molong Sub-branch. R.S.L. at its last meeting decided to protest against the form of Parliament's proposed Re-Establishment…

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Land for Soldiers Mr. Tully at Bathurst Conference

National Advocate · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 2

Mr. Tully, State Minister for Lands in opening the Western Diggers' conference at Bathurst yesterday said that he favored State and Federal…

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War Ends for Germans Peace Announcement Expected Soon

National Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Friday: Correspondents at Field Marshal Montgomery's headquarters report this morning that fighting has come to a standstill in…

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British Victory Salute First of the War. LONDON

Leader · Monday 7 May 1945 · page 2

The first British victory salute of the war was fired [?] Field Marshal Montgomery’s headquarters on Saturday afternoon. The…

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It's All Over the War in Europe Peace Declaration Today or Tomorrow LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 May 1945 · page 1

Peace in Europe is expected to be declared either to-day or to-morrow in a world broadcast by the British Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill. Simultaneous pronouncements will be made in Washington and Moscow…

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Scientists Keep Navy a Jump Ahead. “Plastic Armor” Which Can be Used After the War

Leader · Monday 7 May 1945 · page 3

The use of science as an Integral part or the fighting services came about during World War I., the British Admiralty being first to take the…

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Soldiers' Memorial To the Editor

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 May 1945 · page 7

Sir,—The Cullenbone War Comforts Fund are in receipt of a letter inviting them to send a delegate to sit on the Soldiers'…

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Soldier's Thanks for Parcels

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 May 1945 · page 2

A letter recently received by the Lithgow branch of the A.C.F. from Cpl. G.S. Fowler, A.I.F., showing appreciation of comforts received,…

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Soldiers Not Wanted

Leader · Monday 7 May 1945 · page 1

The [?] Youth committee has selected two delegates to attend the world Youth Conference in [?] One. Mr. William Joseph…

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European War May End at Any Moment Electric Expectancy Everywhere Some Pockets May Still Persist Burmese And Borneo Battles Going Well

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 May 1945 · page 1

Germany's unconditional surrender is expected at any moment and the war in Europe may officially end to-day. When it does, it means that any remaining pockets of resistance can be dealt with as outlaws…

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Department of Post-War Reconstruction Directorate of War Organisation of Industry

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 May 1945 · page 3

APPLICATIONS are invited for the temporary position of Chief Price Stabilisation Officer, Price Stabilisation Section, Melbourne. The person…

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War Position and Wool Sheep Losses—Drought and Flies

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 May 1945 · page 3

Winchcombe Carson Ltd., report[?]— The importance of production at woollen mills in Great Britain is shown by an announcement that workers…

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