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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

3,664 stories in Murray's papers · page 15 of 184

Summary of War News Attack by Weygand Unlikely

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 3

American reports suggest that General Weygand, military Governor of the French North African colonies, may attack the Italians in Libya from…

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Britain Will Win War U.s.a. Observer Convinced

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 3

Brigadier General Strong, official observer in Britain on behalf of the United States, has returned to America and has delivered his report,…

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The Progress of the War the Significance of Last Week

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 4

The capture of Tobruk is of greater military importance than the capture of Bardia because it clears the way for a British drive to Benghazi,…

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Women of Britain Give Up Silk Stockings to War Industry

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 3

The women of Britain are going without new silk stockings this winter to supply the increasing demand from overseas for British Furnishing…

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“Provoking Axis to Declare War” Italian Attack on Roosevelt LONDON. January 30

Border Morning Mail · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 1

Signor Gayda, the mouthpiece of Signor Mussolini, in an article, says that Mr. Roosevelt’s policy has been a constant violation of neutrality, which has now developed into an open attack on the Axis. This could not continue without meeting a severe reaction America…

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Latest War News Australians Operating Extensively Pressure on Derna Increasing London, January 30

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 5

Authoritative circles in London confirm that the imperial Army of the Nile in Libya is operating on a far more extensive front than…

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War Near Climax in U.S. BELIEF Germany Will Attempt All-Out Blow Soon

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Thursday: The most critical period for Britain can be expected in a few weeks…

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The War, Day by Day Thrilling Experiences for A.I.F. Cut Off From Comrades

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 4

Many Australians have thrilling tales to tell of being cut off from their comrades, during the Bardia battle and being held prisoner until…

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Appeal for Czech Soldiers in England (To the Editor)

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 8

(Sir,—Will you allow me space in your paper to make known to the people of your district the needs of the Czechoslovakian soldiers who are…

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Argalong Soldier Killed At Bardia

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 13

TUMUT.—Word has been received of the death of Despatch Rider Thos. W. Sherrin, son of Mr. Thos. Sherrin, Argalong, a brother of Mrs. Jas…

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Albury Soldier Loses An Eye In Fighting At Bardia

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 24

Pte. E. G. Abe, of the 2/7 Battalion, who was recently reported wounded in action, has informed his mother, who lives in Wilcox-street…

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More Soldiers Return Majority Suffering From Illness Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 6

There were only a few stretcher cases among the 200 invalided Australian and New Zealand troops and members of the R.A.N. who have…

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“Should Never Have Left Australia” Many Soldiers Who Have Been Returned Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 2

Medical officers on the hospital ship manu[?]da in a report published on the “Medical Journal of Australian” declare that a number of members of the…

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Invalids Home From Egypt Soldiers and Sailors

The Pastoral Times · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 3

Invalided home from the Middle East, 200 Australian and New Zealand soldiers and men of the R.A.N, arrived, at an Australian port this week after a…

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Homes for Soldiers Plans Being Made

The Pastoral Times · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 2

A plan to provide war service homes for members of the Australian Forces. by extending the existing organisation is being worked out by the Assistant…

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Farewell to Soldier Booroorban Function

The Pastoral Times · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 1

Pte. Jack Lee, A.I.F., who was home on final leave at Park Estate prior to going overseas, was given" a farewell in the Booroorban Hall on Monday .night…

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Cities of the World Switzerland in Blossom Time (Extracts from letters which "Kay" wrote to her parents while on a trip abroad before the war broke out in 1939.)

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 35

LUGANO (Switzerland).—It was a short trip from Como to here and most of it through tunnels. We are very thrilled…

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Lambs For War Funds

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 February 1941 · page 5

At the clearing sale at Lavington to-day at Mr. J. Kotthoff's property, “Leurs,” the auctioneer, Mr. T. Green. will aucilan two at lambs, donated by…

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The War at Home and Abroad

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 1 February 1941 · page 1

"The object of war," shouted Hitler to Dr. Hanselling in 1933—(Hitler Speaks, page 17) "is to make the enemy capitulate, and why do it by…

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Win the War League Meeting of Farewell Committee

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 1 February 1941 · page 2

At a meeting of the Farewell Committee of Balranald Win the War League, held at the Council Chambers last night, the following were elected…

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