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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

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War News. Great Truk Victory. 19 Ships Sunk; 201 Planes Destroyed 2-Day Revenge Raid. Pearl Harbour

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 2

After four days' radio silence, the U.S. Fleet announces the toll of its attack on the Jap naval base at Truk, Caroline Islands, as follows:…

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Proposed Soldiers' Club. Eligibility of Membership. To the Editor "M. R. Times."

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 3

Dear Sir,— Owing to the circulation of unfounded rumours the Carnival Committee has asked the Taree…

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Red Cross Parcels the Prisoner of War's Fairy Godmother (An appreciation by Ex. P.O.W., 26106, Stalag XXA, Thorn, Poland.)

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 3

A sense of obligation to the Red Cross Society, for the many benefits derived from its activities, impels me to give this account of my own…

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Aldavilla Welcome Home

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 2

Pte. G. R. (John) Ramsay, who recently returned after 12 months in New Guinea, was tendered a very happy welcome home social at the…

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Late War News

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 2

A great fleet of US carriers on Tuesday daringly blasted Jap bases in the Mariana Islands, only 1570 miles south of Tokio…

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Advisory War Council

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 2

Mr. P. C. Spender was on Wednesday expelled from the United Australia Party, following his decision to remain in the War…

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The War. German Aeroplane Plants Blasted

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 2

London: A great armada of bombers and fighters flew out from British bases for the fourth day of a record-breaking air offensive…

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War News in Brief Germans Face New Break-throughs

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 1

As the Germans continue their retreat in Russia they are threatened with two new major Red Army break-throughs — in the north…

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Wingham Church of Christ. Soldiers Welcomed Home. Privates O. Styles and A. Biles

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 4

On Friday night last. 18th February, 1944, friends and relatives of Privates O. Styles and A. Biles gathered in the Church of Christ, Wingham, to…

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News Of Our Soldiers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 2

Private Don Murray, AIF, who has been on active service in a northern battle zone, is spending leave with his mother at Taree, and his sister, Mrs…

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War News. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 February 1944 · page 2

A great armada of bombers and fighters flew out from British bases for the fourth day of a record breaking air offensive against German…

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The War Latest News by Wire

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 February 1944 · page 2

London (AAP): A great armada of bombers and fighters flew out from British bases for the fourth day, of a record breaking air offensive against…

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Comboyne Soldiers' Aid Bali and Euchre Party

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 February 1944 · page 2

This was held in Comboyne Hall on Friday, 11th February, and was fairly well attended. During the early part of the night a few engaged in game…

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Late War News

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 2

There are now definite signs that the Japs are getting their key personnel out of Rabaul (New Britain) and Kavieng (New Ireland)…

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War News in Brief Red Successes in North

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 1

Swift Soviet successes in northern Russia are dislocating German plans for an orderly retreat, and it appears that the enemy it…

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News Of Our Soldiers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 2

Driver L. Brislane is at present spending leave in Wingham. He looks fit and well. Private Tony Abdoo, son of Mr. and…

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A Welcome Home

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 1 March 1944 · page 2

Pte. G. R. (John) Ramsay who recently returned after twelve months in New Guinea, was tendered a very happy welcome home social at the…

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Sig. J. Gollan Welcome Home at Mundrook

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 March 1944 · page 2

A large and representative gathering attended a welcome home to Signaller J. J. Gollan in the Mondrook Hall on Saturday, 18th February. Dancing was…

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War Surplus

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 1 March 1944 · page 4

United States news from Washington to Sydney Wednesday last says: Preliminary steps to implement the postwar adjustment programme…

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War News London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 1 March 1944 · page 2

It is officially announced that the Allied Expeditionary Air Force continued its offensive operations this afternoon. Marauders, escorted by…

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