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The wars & local soldiers, 1945

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Oil Coy. Executive Resumes Duty After War Service

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 4

Col. James D. Jacobs, who has been released from active duty with the US Army, which he joined in Australian three years ago, has resumed his…

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Post-war Works

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 2

"Dear Mr. Jordan,—I am writing in reply to your personal representations inquiring as to whether the Government proposes to subsidise post-war…

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War News in Brief

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 3

Australian troops were very Keen to go to Tokio, Gen. Sir Thomas Blamey on Wednesday night told American war correspondents, who…

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Highlights of the War News

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 2

London: Red Army troops Southwest from0 Konigsberg have pressed forward and surrounded the German forces farther back to the sea, and…

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War Summary. Reds May Sweep Round Berlin to Meet Allies

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 3

Russian commentators are openly hinting at a Red drive through Northern Germany to outflank Berlin. Such an offensive would probably…

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In Guinea Campaign Vivid Picture Screened War Loan Appeal by Lt-cmdr Marks

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 4

The Commonwealth Government had promised the British Government to supply, by June next, food to the value of…

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News Of Our Soldiers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 2

Captain J. Chapman, accompanied by his wife, has been spending leave with his parents (Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Chairman. of Tared.)…

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Welcome Home

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 3

A large audience gathered in the Oxley Hall on Thursday night, 8th inst., to extend a welcome home to Flying-Officer [?]ford Keena, recently…

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The War

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 2
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Russian troops are advancing on Berlin from the newly-captured German city of Kustrin, Mascow radio states. "Our troops can see British…

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War News

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 2

London, Thursday: Addressing the Conservative Party Conference on the election policy, Mr. Churchill promised the British people what he promised…

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Studied While Prisoner of War. Soldier Superior to Circumstances

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 5

Miss. Marie Lee, of Taree, has received information of the educational prowess of Cpl. Edward Graham, of Crook well…

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The Late Mr. John S. Riley. Farewell and Welcome Home Committee

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 2

As mentioned in a previous issue, Mr. John S. Riley passed away suddenly at Tumut recently. We take the following from "The Tumut and…

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War News in Brief

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 3

British pressure is tightening on the Japanese caught in the plain of Central Burma. I4th Army troops have also been tightening their hold…

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Highlights of the War News

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 2

London: The American 3rd and 7th Armies, which are closing in on the German 1st Army in the Saar are now less than 10 miles apart. The 3rd…

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War Loan Films. Shell Effort Raises £5.110

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 4

Sponsored by Shell Co. of Australia, Limited, a picture show to direct attention to the Victory Loan, officially opened last (Tuesday) night was given…

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War Summary. Allies on Plains Beyond The Rhine

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 3

As the American Third Army races south-west from the Rhine to seal off the Saar, First Army troops in the Remagen…

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Soldier's Dying Wish Was Gratified

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 4

High in the Torricelli Mountains of New Guinea, where beer is as scarce as diamonds, a dying infantryman expressed a wish for a bottle…

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Military Medal for Bowraville Soldier

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 2

The Military Medal award has been made to Private Maloney, of Bowraville, for bravery under fire. The citation reads: "Private…

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American Armies Closing in Latest Cables and Telegrams. The "Macleay Argus" is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press, which provides the overseas news in this issue. on Saar Basin Enemy Withdraws From Saarbrucken Air War Intensifies London

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 March 1945 · page 3

The American Third and Seventh Armies, which are closing in on the German First Army in the Saar, are now less than ten miles apart…

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