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The wars & local soldiers, 1945

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"Soldier" Miners "The Bu[?]"

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 3

In old well [?] strong arm [?] at had a number of striking coalm[?] called [?] the arm as a pun…

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Highlights of the War News

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

London: It is announced by Cairo Radio that the conference of the "Big Three"— Mr. Churchill, Mr. Roosevelt…

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Post-war Needs for Rural Prosperity

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 6

Wartime shortages of some agricultural products would last for two or three years after hostilities ceased. In some commodities…

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Duke's Broadcast High Praise of War Effort

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 2

"It is with high purpose and great condence that my family and I come to live among you," said the Duke of Gloucester in his first Australia-wide…

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Late War News. Flight From Berlin. Russians 30 to 40 Miles Away

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 2

With the Russians only 30 to 40 miles away, the flight from Berlin has begun. The foreign Press is being…

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The Foot-slogging Soldier

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 2

It is my belief that the foot-slogging soldier doesn't get the full credit to which he is entitled. His story lacks the spectacular nature of…

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News Of Our Soldiers

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

Maurice Goodwin, who is in the Air Force, has been home on final leave. He spent his leave with his wife, who at present resides with her parents at…

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The War

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 5

Tuesday reported that the Germans were burning and dynamiting towns and war factories in the path of Marshal Khukov's army advancing on…

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War News. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 6

The enemy has lost the initiative along the entire Western Front, writes a correspondent at Supreme Headquarters. Thanks to the…

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The War Russians Near Berlin

The Northern Champion · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 2

London, Thursday (AAP): With the Russians only 30 to 40 miles away, the flight from Berlin has begun. All Ministries are leaving for a secret…

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Soldier's Letter

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 5

Mrs. Cain, Hay Street, is in receipt of the following from Lit. G. J. Briers, A.I.F.:-Just a note from a soldier in New…

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War Chest Fund

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 2

The Secretary of the Ladies' Auxiliary reports another successful street stall was held on Thursday last, and wishes to thank all donors of…

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War News in Brief

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 3

Berlin is reported to be in a state of alert against a possible airborne landing to take advantage of the chaos following Saturday's 1000…

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Highlights of the War News

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 3

Luzon: American forces have entered Manila, capital of the Philippines. General MacArthur says: "Next stop,…

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War Summary. Americans in Manila. Night Dash to Free 3000 INTERNEES

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 3

American forces entered Manila, capital of the Philippines, on Saturday night. An a[?]moured column made a night…

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Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital. Building Plan Approved

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 2

At a meeting of the Committee of the Gloucester Soldiers' Memorial Hospital held on Saturday last consideration was given to a letter and…

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News Of Our Soldiers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 2

Servicemen spending leave in Wingham are: Dudley Greenham, Jim Skinner, and Max Mieeins. Flying-Officer Alex. Herberte has…

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"Returned Soldiers" Annual Meeting Need for Real Club for Diggers

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 2

The Kempsey Sub-branch of the RSS and AILA had a most successful year in 1944. The branch continued to grow in…

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War News. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 2

The German newsagency quotes the Japanese newspaper "Asabi Shimbun" as saying: "The war against Germany has reached a decisive stage…

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The War Americans in Manila

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 2

American forces entered Manila, capital of the Philippines, on Saturday night. Two divisions are inside the city, and a third, after a paratroop…

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