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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

1,080 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 17 of 54

Diggers' Meeting Anzac Luncheon Cancelled

Western Grazier · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 1

At a meeting of the Wilcannia subbranch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. held last Saturday, and presided over by Mr. H. T. Sara, final arrangements were made…

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Prosecutions for War Insurance

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 3

The City Council will sue for recovery of war damage insurance payment which have been long overdue[?] In the next few days over 100…

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Rehabilitation Motor After the War

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 4

Now that plans are being discussed and formulated for the rehibilitation of Australia's major Industries, a brief survey or the effect of the war on the…

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The War Second Front Near

Western Grazier · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 2

It is evident that preparations are almost complete for the opening of what is termed the second front—an invasion of Western Europe—or…

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Destroying Germany's Power to Make War

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 1

LONDON, April 20.—Scientists are being invited to work with the Government in devising a scheme which will destroy for ever…

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Criticism Of B H War Effort

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 1

ADELAIDE.—Able Seaman Eric Millhouse, who is campaigning for the Victory Loan and was recently in Broken Hill, said…

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Greatest Air Force Of War Blasts Western France

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 1

LONDON, April 20.—The greatest Air Force ever sent to an occupied country blasted military targets in north-western France late this afternoon. It is estimated that between 750 and 1,000 American heavy bombers, escorted by between 500 and 750 fighters, probably 1,500 planes…

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After-war Japan Anglican Synod Motion Sydney, April 20

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 1

The Bishop of Goulburn, Dr. Burgmann told the Anglican Synod today that "We must beat hell out of Japan and drive the devil from ourselves."…

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Sgt. Norman Phillips Killed in Action

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 4

Word has been received by Mr. A. Phillips, accountant of the Silverton Tramway Co., that his only son, Sgt. Norman Phillips (RAAF) lost…

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Local Anzac Celebrations

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 4

CELEBRATIONS in connection with the 29th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli will commence tonight when the annual…

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Killed in Action

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 1

Mr. A. Phillips, accountant of the Silverton Tramway Co., has been informed that his only son, Sgt. Norman Phillips (RAAF) lost his life in action in the…

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Anzac Day Holiday

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 2

Tuesday Anzac Day, will be observed as a close holiday, holds being closed all day. Shops connected with the Chamber of…

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Anzac Day Celebrations... the Social

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 2

Because 50 or 60 members of the Returned Soldiers' League left on Friday night to lake part to the Adelaide celebrations of Anzac Day, there was an…

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Barrier Miner Monday, April 24. 1944. There Is Still a Spirit of Anzac

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 2

THE 29th anniversary of the landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli during the last war will be celebrated tomorrow. Services of remembrance…

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Non-Stop Air War Against Continent

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 1

LONDON, April 23.—While hundreds of night bombers and fighter bombers carried on a non-stop air offensive against northern France today, between 500 and 750 American heavy bombers from Italy hit an aircraft factory near…

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Anzac Day High School Ceremony

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 25 April 1944 · page 3

An Anmc Day ceremony in held at the High School from 12 to 12.45 yesterday. The president of the Barrier Sub-Branch of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A., Mr. R…

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Sydney Anzac Services Most Striking for Years

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 April 1944 · page 3

SYDNEY.—Beginning with the dawn service at the Cenotaph. Martin Place, Anzac Day celebrations in Sydney today were on a scale more impressive yet more solemn and reverent than anything produced in the years which have…

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War Films for B.h

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 April 1944 · page 3

Mr. E. Waterman, of Ozone Theatres Ltd., yesterday advised the local manager for the company (Mr. S. H. Peake) that the special war…

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Free War Pictures For Broken [?]ll

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 25 April 1944 · page 1

Yesterday the manager of Ozone Theatre. Mr. S. Peake received a telegram from Mr. Waterman stating that he had secured for free screening…

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Soldier Settlement

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 April 1944 · page 1

ADELAIDE.—Extension of existing River Murray settlements to absorb discharged servicemen after the war is favored by the Minister…

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