Barrier Miner Thursday, August 3. 1944. the War in Northern Italy
WHILE the news gives most of its attention to the invasion front and the war in Russia, the Allied offensive in Italy has continued to…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1944
1,080 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 33 of 54
Soldier Problems Discussed
SYDNEY.—The State Council of the R.S.L. today decided to approach the N.R W. Government to urge a search for suitable land for pest war settlement of returned men. It is proposed to establish community farm settlements where shell-shocked and other partly-disabled men could take…
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SYDNEY.— "Scandalous" treatment of returned soldiers was alleged last night by Mr. J. P. Abbott, M.H.R., who said that in his efforts…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War Great Allied Progress
Developments in the war situation since last week have been brilliantly with the Allies on all fronts. It is obvious that a decisive since has been…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Prisoners of War Camp for Mildura
MELBOURNE.—Proposals for the establishment of a prisoner of war centre at Mildura had been agreed to by a representative meeting of district…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Round the Shows War Film at Ozone
A Yank flier who pilots an American bomber over Germany and a young woman doctor serving in the Red Army Medical Corps. These are…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Unlocks Secrets (By E. A. EVANS, Scripps-Howard Staff Writer.)
About half of the Du Pont Co.'s present gross sales are of products—things like nylon, moisture-proof cellophane, synthetic camphor and a long list of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Prisoners Make Escape
SYDNEY.—A break out occurred at the Cowra prison camp shortly before 2 a.m. today and a number of prisoners have escaped…
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As a result of the recent gymkhana organised by the Broken Hill Gymkhana Committee the Broken Hill Returned Servicemen's Welfare and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gunner L. Barron Killed in Action
Advice has [?]ow been received in Broken Hill that Rear-Gunner Lawrence Barron (RAAF), who was recently reported missing after…
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Sydney, August 6. — An undis[?] number of prisoners of war escaped from a prisoner of war camp near Cowra at [?] a.m. yesterday morning. Armed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Chicago Gang War
CHICAGO, August 7.—Lawrence (Dago) Mangano, 54-years-old membe[?] of the old Al Capone gang, and Mike Pantillo have been killed in a…
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SYDNEY.—Addressing the Textile Workers' Union at the Trades Hall last night the Postmaster-General (Senator Ashley) stated that the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Prisoner Of War Miners
Brisbane, August 6.—Probably 20,000 war prisoners, including many Australians are engaged on forced labor in coat [?] in Upper Silesia, said Pte. L.J…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Helping Our Soldiers
The public sunscripcion [?]st in connection with the Broken Hill Returned Servicemen's Welfure and Distress Fund is still open and offers an…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Anzac House Appeal
Constable Jacobs, of Central police who quickly acquired the reputation of champon ticket seller in the local force, has now sold over 140 books of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Alleged Deserter Wounded by Shot
SYDNEY. — A member of the RAAF, said to be a deserter, was admitted to hospital recently suffering a bullet wound in his elbow, It is…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Aussie War Captives in Mines
MELBOURNE.—About 20,000 prisoners of war, including many Australians, are doing forced labor in coal pits in upper Silesia. Private Leonard Purcell, of Queensland, said this. He is one of a small band of repatriated prisoners who have returned to Australia in a New Zealand…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War News Brings Tragedy To Home
SAN FRANCISCO, August 9.— Several weeks ago Mrs. Mildred McReynolds received notice that her husband, John, had been killed in a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Government's £400 Million Post-war Reconstruction Plans Announced
Sydney, August 9.—Plans of the Commonwealth Government for post-war reconstruction of Australia will involve an expenditure of more than £400,000,000…
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