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The wars & local soldiers, 1943

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War News in Brief Great Russian Blows to Nazi Armies

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1943 · page 1

The Russian capture of Tikhoretsk and Kropotkin (two important railway junctions south of Rostov) and the oil centre of Maikov, has greatly…

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Public Schools' War Service Auxiliary. Third Term Return, 1942. Summary of Amounts Raised Bit Schools of Taree Inspectorate. Cash

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 2 February 1943 · page 1

War Savings Certificates (face value) £1359 2s. Red cross (paid direct to Red Cross Branch), £247 Os 2d…

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News Of Our Soldiers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 2 February 1943 · page 2

Signalwoman May Moy spent weekend leave with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Moy, of Mooral creek. Mr. and Mrs. H. Wade, of…

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Soldier Tenants Protection Under New Regulations Canberra

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 2 February 1943 · page 3

Additional protection for members of the forces and their dependents in the occupation of premises has been provided. The gazettal of further…

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170 Teachers Enlist Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 2 February 1943 · page 3

Replying to a statement by the Secretary of the Teachers' Federation, Mr. W.J. Hendry, that more than 170 teachers had joined the…

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War Commentary

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 3

Plans that were agreed upon at the moments ten-day conference at Casablanca, and which are to be set in motion almost immediately, will…

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War Talk

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 4

Thursday news to Sydney said that Japanese headquarters, formerly at Java, have been moved hundreds of miles closer to Australia, and that…

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Vehicles of War

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 3

British production of vehicles for war provides some remarkable figures. In March, 1942, Britain was producing twice as many tanks as in August,…

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Ruthless Sea, War Promised

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 2

London (AAP): German warships, including the 35,000 ton battleship Tirpitz, are expected soon to be sent from their hide-outs to help U-boats attack…

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Distribution of Prisoner of War Parcels

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 4

Once the food parcels and general Red Cross stores arrive in Switzerland, the International Red Cross Committee takes over full charge of…

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The War Berlin Raided Nazi Celebrations Interrupted

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 2

London, Saturday (AAP): Obviously intended to give "added warmth" to the Nazis celebrations marking Hitler's tenth anniversary as Dictator of…

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Sees End of War Old Moore's Almanack

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 1

Old Moore's Almanack is a British publication that has been running for 246 years. It is notable for its predictions, some right and others far astray…

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Public Schools War Service Auxiliary. Third Term Return, 1942

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 4

Summary of amounts raised by schools of Taree Inspectorate, of which Mr. W. V. Ailen is in charge: Cash.—War Savings Certificates…

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Dangerous Gossip Helps the Enemy an Instance From the Last War

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 4

One of the most exciting stories of the last war was that of the famous "Q" ships... Britain's answer to the submarine menace. As in this war,…

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War News. Germans Face Disaster South of Rostov. Big Rail Junctions Fall. RUSSIANS 45 Miles Prom Kursk. London, January 31

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 2

The German armies south of Rostov are threatened with disaster. The Russians have captured Tikhoretsk, the most important railway junction…

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When Will the War End

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 6

George H. Johnston, war correspondent, writing in the "Newcastle Herald," states:-- I should be glad to listen to…

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The War. Russians Rapidly Approaching Rostov

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 2

London: As a result of their latest astonishing successes in the Caucasus, the Russians are now rapidly…

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War News in Brief Reported Bombardment of Rostov

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 1

Russian long-range guns are reported to be bombarding the big German supply centre at Rostov, near the mouth of the Don. Meanwhile,…

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War Work at 76 200 Pairs of Crutches Capt. Baldwin's Great Example

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 2

The energy of a lifetime of 76 years expended for the betterment of conditions for his fellow men has not deterred Captain John Louis (Jack)…

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Presentation to Soldier at Kalang

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 4

Prior to Chrictmas we had Trooper K. Osland home on leave and the opportunity was taken to make him a presentation at a social held in the…

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