Australian Prisoners of War
One of the first acts of the new Minister for the Army (Mr. Forde) was to inquire into the position of Australian prisoners of war. He had conferred by cable with the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1941
74 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 4 of 4
"Lest We Forget" Soldiers' Poppy Day Appeal Remembrance Day Observance
IN connection with the "Remembrance Day" observance on Tuesday next, and the "Poppy Day" appeal this Friday, we have been asked to publish the following: -…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Returned Soldiers Young "Diggers" Joining League Interesting Article
The following article, handed in to us by the Windsor and District sub-branch R.S.S. and A.I.L.A., will be of general interest to returned soldiers of both wars, and those…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Council Reports to Richmond Meeting Returned Soldiers' Employment
A DECISION to inform the Minister for Local Government that council concurred with his suggestions regarding the re-employment of incapacitated…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Official Letters Colo Shire Council Meeting War Casualty Messages
A LETTER from the Department of Local Government advising that it had been, decided to revert to the system of direct communication to the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Egg Marketing and War-time Troubles Board Coairman's Statement
EVERY effort was being made by the board to protect the interests of the poultry industry, said the Chairman of the N.S.W. Egg Marketing Board (Mr. R. C. Blake)…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Interesting Comment by Local Soldier Overseas Letter to Patriotic Fund
THOUGH only brief, a letter of appreciation from Signalman Ian Campbell (formerly of the Windsor branch of the Commonwealth Bank) received by the Windsor…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Soldier's Thanks for Comforts Parcels Tribute to Fund
FURTHER, evidence of the pleasure the Windsor Patriotic and War Fund, with the support of the public of the municipality, is giving local lads overseas by the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Syrian Notes From Local Soldier Gunner Max Allen
FRIENDS of Gnr. M. H. ("Smiler") Allen, formerly of Windsor and now serving with the A.I.F. in Syria, will be interested in the following extracts from a letter…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Neurosis Cases
Army medical officers have worked out special methods for the treatment of war neurosis cases (behind the front lines and in hospitals, said the Minister for the Army…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Notification of Prisoners of War
Many relatives of soldiers officially notified as "Missing" and "Missing, Believed Prisoner of War" are receiving letters and cards from the men concerned, intimating…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farewell Parties Should Not Be Announced Jeopardises Soldiers' Safety
IT is becoming a regular practice at farewell parties for announcements to be made that the soldier for whom the party is given is on final or pre-embarkation…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Post-War Air Force
Extension of aviation in Australia, both during and after the war, wes destined to develop to remarkable proportions, stated the R.A.A.F. Director of Recruiting (Group…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Militiamen Can Enlist in R.A.A.F.
Recent instructions issued by the Military Board made it quite clear that members of the Militia Forces could enlist in the Air Force, stated the R.A.A.F. Director of…
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