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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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The War and the Macleay

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 4

Hardiman will join the A.I.F. immediately his course of training at Duntroon has concluded, while Keith and George Hardiman have both…

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Air War in Africa. Near Bengazi

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 2

In dive-bombing raids on Australian and British patrols and convoys in the interior of Cyrenaica and in raids on Bengazi, German aircraft…

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The War Day by Day. Germany's Projected Move

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 6

A German move through Bulgaria is expected shortly. It may be directed at Salonika with the object of ending the Greek campaign by…

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War News in Brief. Troop Move Reports Alarm Balkans

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 2

There was a state of tension in the Balkans and elsewhere throughout the week-end as a result of reports that German forces began, at…

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War Talk

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 2

Just another wartime incident revealing that Britain still rules the sea was the landing of thousands of Australian troops at Singapore, Wednesday last,…

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Weekly War Summary Far Eastern Situation

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 4

There is on specific reason why a Far Eastern crisis should develop. No demands have been made by any power with Far Eastern interests, and…

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The War Hitler Speaks of New U-boats

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 2

London: Herr Hitler's speech, in the Munich Heer Cellar to-day,m was mainly an historical review. However, he said the Germans had been waiting for the…

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War News. Vichy Refuses Indo-china Bases: Peace Terms Rejected. London, Sunday (A.A.P.)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 3

Japan's southward ambitions have received a sharp check with the apparent breakdown of her efforts to settle the Indo-China-Thailand…

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Appreciation of a Soldier

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 1

The following is a copy of a letter received from a grateful soldier by the secretary of the Ghinni branch of the Taree and District War Fund:…

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Nazi Chiefs Said to Be Pressing Tokio. War Chiefs Called by May Attack. Dutch Fear Japan May Attack "In Despair." Singapore, Sunday (A.A.P.)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 3

Advice to Singapore residents on air raid precautions and a warning to keep their equipment ready, were broadcast by the Director-General of…

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Latest War News. London, 27241

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 5

British bombers made a heavy and successful attack on industrial objectives at Cologne last night. Many heavy bombs were dropped, besides…

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No Liquor Reform During War

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 4

The Premier, Mr. Mair, said on Wednesday that the Government did not intend to introduce any drastic amendment to the liquor laws…

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Greek War Appeal. Meeting of Committee

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Greek War Appeal was held at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday night when Mr. H. J. Stewart occupied the…

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War News in Brief. Talks in Ankara

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 2

Talks were opened on Wednesday at Ankara, the Turkish capital, between the British Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden, and the Turkish Foreign…

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Help Our War Effort. Choice of Bight Food. Ease Shipping and Marketing Problems

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 6

Australians could materially help the war effort by giving attention to the things they eat. The Assistant Minister for…

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How to Help the War Economy Choice of Right Food. Ease the Shipping and Marketing Problems

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 3

Australians could materially help the war effort by giving attention to the things they eat. The Assistant Minister for…

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Letters From Soldiers Overseas

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 3

We are advised by Mr. A. W. Chapman, Secretary of Wingham and District Patriotic Association, that he has recently received a number of…

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Greek War Fund

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 4

Under the auspices of the Port Macquarie Municipal Council a musical meditation evening will be held in the Ritz Theatre an Sunday, 16th of…

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Greek War Relief Fund

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 5

On Thursday evening a local committee of the above fund was formed, the Mayor (Ald. E. A. Mowle) being elected president, Mr. P. Hatsatouris…

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Saving Helps War Effort

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 6

Many Australians, who have economised in their personal expenditure during the war and bought war savings certificates or Government bonds…

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