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The wars & local soldiers, 1945

2,299 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 22 of 115

Returned Soldiers’ Club Support For Free Library

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 6 March 1945 · page 2

At a meeting of the West Maitland sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League last night, Brigadier J. W. Main was…

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Wounded in Action

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. V. Donohoe, of West Maitland, have been notified that their son Pty. Raymond Donchoe, has been wounded in…

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Demonstration in Rome Woman Killed, Several People Wounded

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 2

One woman was killed and several persons were injured when a crowd of several thousand, waving red flags and shouting "down with the house…

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1250 War Prisoners Released

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 2

While Seventh Army troops were clearing Forbach (West Front) of the enemy they overran a war prisoner camp two miles north-east of the…

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Plans for Community Life Post-war Projects

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 1

Community centres and cultural, educational, and recreational facilities are planned by the Federal Government after…

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Appeal for War Loan Shell Company’s Victory Loan

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 4

The Shell Victory Show, which was Ecrecned-at the Savoy. theatre, proved to be a well-balanced and Instructive entertainment,…

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No Asylum in Sweden Quislings Or War Criminals

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 6

No war criminals or quislings will be allowed asylum in Sweden. This was stated in a speech by the Swedish Social Minister,…

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Life In Germany In war Years English Woman Tells of [?] Treatment Australian Associated Press

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 1

LONDON, March 8.—When Rhona Churchill, a London Daily Mail correspondent, koncked at the door of 42 Luderdorff Allee, at [?] Germany, it was opened by Scottish-born[?]…

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Soldiers' Review

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 2

Corp. C. H. Nurse, who is at present on leave from the northern Pacifie War zone gave a brief account of his experiences and a review of the situation. He…

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Soldiers’ League Auxiliary

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 3

MUSWELLBROOK Thursday. —Another year of splendid service in the interest of returned soldiers was recorded on the…

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War Loan Quota Muswellbrook Opens Campaign

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 2

MUSWELLBROOK Friday. — a meeting of the Muswellbrook War Loan Committee, it was decided to invite all public…

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Britain's War Effort an All-out Effort

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 3

One of the most important statements of the White Paper on the War Effort of the United Kingdom is that the monthly rate of Britain's munition…

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Clothing for Army Wool’s Port In War Effort

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 2

A white paper recently issued in England gives some interesting date regarding the part wool has played in the war effort…

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Films Go to War 223,600 Tell Allied Story to Freed Folk

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 3

The liberated peoples of Europe are to Tie told the great story of the United Nations' war effort in British, American and…

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War Gratuity Bill Soon 2/6 a Day If Abroad, 6d at Home

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 4

War gratuities of 2/6 a day, or £3/15/ a month, for overseas service are recommended by the Parliamentary committee on war…

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Crossing of the Rhine One of War’s Amazing Events Australian Associated Press

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 1

LONDON, March 9.—The Allies are across the [?] considerable strength. A firm bridgehead has been established across the river south from Cologne, and men and materials are pouring on to the eastern bank…

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Soldiers Entertained

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 4

On Wednesday night of last week the C.W.A. Younger Set entertained a number of local soldiers home on leave at a complimentary dance. Mrs…

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Grovelly Inquiry Three Soldiers Set Free

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 1

Ptes. Jack Wilson and J. Derrick and Sapper A. Chalmers, who figured in the recent inquiry by Mr. Justice Reed into the alleged…

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Grovely Camp Enquiry Three Soldiers to Be Freed

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 1

CANBERRA Friday—P[?]es Jack William and J. Derrick and Spr A. Chalmers, who figures in the recent Inquiry by Mr. Justice…

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Scone Soldiers on Leave

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 5

SCONE Friday—W/O. H. R. Cohen (AIF), after lengthy service in a northern area, is at present spending leave in Scone,…

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