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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

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A Russian Soldier's "Terror."

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 4

"I asked him the obvious question: 'What was the most terrible moment of your experience in Stalingrad?" He thought for a…

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Mr. Casey On Post-War Issue

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 3

LONDON, Thurs.--The new Governor of Bengal, Mr. R. G. Casey, told a press conference that the appointment of Ministers…

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American Soldier Dies In Iron Lung

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thurs.--A member of the United States forces was rescued from the surf at Bondi to-day in an unconscious…

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Soldier Shot By Provost Corps

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1944 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday.--How he saw an escaped American soldier standing in the doorway at the back of premises…

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Baryulgil Welcome Home

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 4

A large gathering assembled at the Baryulgil Hall on Wednesday, December 22, to pay tribute to L.Cpl. C. S. (Dick) Johnstone, who was spending…

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New Guinea As Seen By War Correspondent

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 4

The soldier who isn't living on the idea of getting home again is rare enough to be a freak. It has happened, I…

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Fighting Decisive Round Berlin Has No Doubt European War Will Be Decided on Eastern Front

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 3

LONDON, Sat.--The German news agency said to-day that the Soviet attacks had now assumed the character of a general offensive, which German military circles…

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Some Souvenirs From War Zones Dangerous

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Mon.-- Grass skirts were amongst the most dangerous of souvenirs our fighting men could send to relatives…

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Defeat of Germany Will Not End War

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1944 · page 3

LONDON, Sun.--"We know the defeat of Germany alone will not be the end of the business. We shall still be at war…

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War Loan Campaign Organiser Appointed For Grafton and North Coast

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 2

Mr. H. R. McWilliam, Country War Loan Superintendent, is paying a brief visit to Grafton district, and is…

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Tick Board. R.s.l. Asks Policy on Dismissal of Returned Soldiers

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 2

LISMORE, Tues.--A number of questions were raised at today's meeting of the Board of Tick Control regarding the…

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Who Will Control Pacific Islands After the War?

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wed.--Post-war control of the Marshall and Caroline Islands carried with it full responsibility for their…

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British Honors For U.S. Soldiers In Pacific Area

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wed.--The Commander of the Allied Air Forces in the South-west Pacific area' Lieut.-General Kenny, and the…

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Australia's Effort In The War Shown In Figures

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 January 1944 · page 3

CANBERRA, Fri.--Australia's female labor force has increased by 205,000 since the outbreak of the war, and there are now…

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War Correspondent Gets C.R. Xmas Hamper [?]n New Guinea

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 January 1944 · page 2

One of the most interesting letters of thanks received in this district for a Christmas hamper sent through the…

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Master Plan For Shifting U.S. From War To Peace

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 January 1944 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Thurs.--President Roosevelt's annual budget message to Congress for the period to June 30, 1945, is…

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Returned Soldier Is Aged 16 Years

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 January 1944 · page 2

One of the youngest soldiers to enlist at Grafton returned to his parents last week when Sapper Ron Munro (Water…

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Grafton Soldier in New Guinea Likes the Life

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 2

"With modern appliances, high class surgery can be carried out in the battle, areas of New Guinea," said Sergt. Don…

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No Tax Deductions For Some Soldiers In Seasonal Work

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sun.--Soldiers holding rank not higher than sergeant who are granted leave without pay to engage in seasonal…

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EDITORIAL. Australian Women In War Work

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 January 1944 · page 2

Many of Australia's women, when peace comes, will be able to look back with pride on the part they played, both in the…

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