Soldiers' Service Room
The room has been in use again the past four week-ends, after a lull during the Xmas holidays. Six American sailors were among…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1943
1,397 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 9 of 70
Jerseyville. Welcome Home
On Saturday night Jerseyville W.V.S. held their usual dance, the first since Christmas. The hall was crowded to capacity, as many folk…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. No Big Naval Battle in the Pacific
New York: An Associated Press correspondent with the Pacific Fleet reports that both the United States…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War News in Brief. Russians Sweeping on in Many Areas
A new burst of Russian victories in the Kharkov region, the Donets Bend, and the western Caucasus has placed big German forces in the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Post-war Reconstruction Macleay's Share in State Programme State Premier and Federal Minister Invited to Kempsey
Anticipating the launching of a State or Commonwealth-wide programme for the rehabilitation of soldiers and civilians and the absorption of new population after the war, a public meeting, convened by the Mayor, Ald. J. A. Murray, took place in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →News Of Our Soldiers
Sergeant Martin Ashton is home in Wingham, on leave from another centre. This soldier looks remarkably well and fit…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier Seriously Injured in Fall from Train
"Dungog Chronicle": When a goods train carrying military vehicles was crossing over the railway bridge at Dungog about 6.30 p.m. on Saturday,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers' Pensions Canberra
There is marked evidence that moves to obtain an increase of 50 per cent. in soldiers' pensions are gaining support amongst Federal…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Talk
A communique issued at Delhi Wednesday last said the Japanese supply base at the southern end of the Mayu Peninsula, Burma, was raided twice…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Russians Capture Rostov
The fall of Rostov, the tenth city of Russia, and also of Vorosilovgrad (important industrial town 90 miles to the north) was announced on Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. Vast Air Blow at Japan Soon. Great Offensive Plans Disclosed by Roosevelt. WASHINGTON
Powerful blown against Japan were forecast by President Roosevelt in a fighting Lincoln Day speech to-day. He said: "We do not expect to spend…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Farewelled
On Saturday evening, 6th February, three more of our lads were farewelled. viz., Bombardier E. Swan, Gunner T. Hoar and Gunner H. J. Glecson. Owing…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sherwood Function Soldiers Entertained
Trooper Mac Ward and Ptes. M. Barnett and Clarence Davis were entertained at a happy function in Sherwood Hall on 9th February. Mr. R…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Chest Fund
The Secretary of the Ladies' Auxiliary reports a successful street stall held yesterday at which £6/5/10 was realized, and sincerely thanks all…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Belmore River. War Aid Society
The annual meeting of the Belmore River War Aid Society was held in the Belmore Hall on Monday evening of last week. The president, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Germans Admit Loss of Kharkov
London, Thursday: The German High Command to-day admitted the loss of Kharkov, and stated: "Our…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War News in Brief. Reds Pursuing Germans West of Kharkov
Mainly as a result of an unexpected onslaught from the north the Russians on Tuesday captured the great German base at Kharkov, and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Post War Food Problems Need Best Productive Brains Speech by Sir Earle Page
Speaking in the House of Representatives on the militia bill, Sir" Earle Page digressed to refer to post-war problems…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Soldier's Letter. Schoolboy Thanked For Parcel
Geoffrey Bishop, of Cedar Party, has received the following letter from Lance-Sergeant D. R. Horan (son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Horan, of Bobin), who…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →News Of Our Soldiers
Private Cecil Drury is home in Wingham on a few days' leave. The latest casualty list contains the name of Private G. Atkins, of…
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