Radio for War Purposes Britain's Progress(From a Research Worker)
Since the start .of the war Britain). has made remarkable progress In applying radio to war purposes…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1942
3,819 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 3 of 191
A.I.F. Transport Services (By the Official War Correspondent, Ian Fitcbett) •
SINGAPORE Jan. 2.—The only members of the A.I.F. to have been near the fighting so far are the personnel of motor transport…
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SYDNEY "Monday.—Mr. Keith Newsome, of Double Bay, has received a letter from England saying that his mother, who will…
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A complete review of Australia's defence situation, which was necessitated by the war in the Pacific, it is understood,…
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"At 9.30 a.m. on Friday," the communique continued, "advanced elements of the Japanese troops entered Manila. It is reported that these…
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So grateful were wounded members of the A.I.F. invalided homeon the hospital ship "Oranje" for the kindly treatment they received from the…
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SYDNEY Tuesday.—It was announced last night that the Postmaster - General’s Department now has 747 war savings groups…
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CANBERRA Tues.—The Federal Treasurer. Mr. Chifley, announced last night the appointment of the War Damage…
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.—The United States. Canada and Britain have established a new joint board to purchase and allocate…
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SYDNEY Tuesday. — The National Roads and Motorists Association Insurance Ltd., announced a special war discount of 25…
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NEW YORK Jan. 6—The Army and Navy Departments have jointly announced that they are asking the automobile…
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Further particulars relating to the new scale of deductions to be made from the salaries and wages of employees to meet Federal income tax…
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The sum of £12/10/- was realised from a street stall on Friday in aid of the Prisoners of War Fund. The stall was organised by Mrs. D. H…
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CANBERRA Tuesday.—Australia intends to seek an authoritative voice in the direction of the strategical plan in the Pacific which is a component of the Washington agreement. It was emphasised to-day that the vital role Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Japs Suffer Reverses In Philippines Heavest Defeat Since War Began Heavy Casualties Inflicted WASHINGTON
A strong Japanese attack on the American and Philippine troops north-west of Manila on Sunday was repulsed with heavy losses. It is estimated that at least 700 of the enemy were killed in this attack. American losses were relatively small. This is one of the most serious reverses, suffered by the Japanese invaders since the war began…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Reactions to Japan's Entry Into War Opinions of Muswellbrook Boys. "Just As Well To Have One Good Clean-Up."
PTE. R. E. Budden, in a letter to his father, writes: "Just a short note to let you know I am O.K. I suppose you have been wondering why I have…
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As previously advertised, the annual meeting of the Muswellbrook Soldiers' Club will be held on Saturday evening next at 8 o'c'ock. During the…
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If you are an ex-Digger, ex-militia man, sailor, airman, or if you have had any previous training at all, you have possibly said to yourself: "If…
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SYDNEY Tuesday.—A. Hodgson, Australian Rugby Union international, has enlisted again and will go into camp with the…
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Walter Walsh, 23. a soldier, appeared at West Maitland Police Court to-day charged with having at West Maitland on January 6…
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