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:…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →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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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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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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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 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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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…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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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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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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 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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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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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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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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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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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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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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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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