OBITUARY Tpr. Colin Campbell Killed in Action
The whole Gunbar district was staggered to learn that Trooper Colin Campbell, of "Ilkadoon,' has paid the supreme sacrifice. The sad tidings…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1943
2,453 stories in Murray's papers · page 11 of 123
War and Peace
The peaceful aspect of an old English village, is disturbed by the now common noise of tanks which rumble through on their way to battle training. Here are three "Covenanter" Mark V's making their way through a peaceful setting…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Australian War Casualties Canberra
The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) said to-day that the Australian casualties from the outbreak of the war to the end of last year were 52,148…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australian War Casualties Total 52,148
The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) said this week that the Australian casualties from the outbreak of the war to the end of last year were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Many War Insurances Not Renewed MELBOURNE
Almost half of the voluntary damage insurance policies taken out last year have not been renewed according to officials of insurance companies. Only…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →What of the Empire After the War?
Significant statements have just been made in Britain regarding the future of the Empire -- a topic which tends to be obscured in all the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →500 Women Fob War Industries in Adelaide Sydney
Of 500 NSW. women who are going to Adelaide to work in war industries, the first batch of 50 will leave Sydney on Sunday. Miss E. D. Munro,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Cemeteries in New Guinea To Be Concentrated Into Three Areas SYDNEY
Graves of Australians who died in New Guinea eventually will be concentrated into three central cemeteries similar to those at Gallipoli. Mr Forde said today…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Progress of the War the Russian General Advance Continues on all Sectors LONDON
Along almost every sector of the wide flung front, from Voronej to the south, the Russians still appear unchecked. Their threats to Hitler's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Casablanca Conference Note Handed to Premier Stalin Uncle Joe Smoked Pipe of War LONDON, January 27
The Moscow correspondent of British Associated Press says that Admiral Standley (American Ambassador) and Mr Baggallay (British Charge d'Affaires) handed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →“All Must Share War Burden” Mr. Fadden .Says We Are Up To Neck in Inflation CANBERRA
The Government must ensure war-time financial obligations were spread over all capable persons according to their ability to pay. the Leader of the Opposition (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Townspeople and Soldiers Entertained Presentation Made to Popular Family
Mr. and Mrs. Glen McLaren, and their daughter, Miss. Marie McLaren, were entertained at a social and dance, and presented with a cheque by the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →What Soldiers Do on Rest Day Mr. Forde To Re-open Question SYDNEY
Mr Forde (Minister for the Army) will re-open the caw of soldier jockeys being able to ride in races during leave periods. He said today he…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →May Withdraw From War Council Move by Opposition Members CANBERRA
A move to bring about the withdrawal of Opposition members from the Advisor:, War Council Is likely to be made shortly. However, a section or the Opposition…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Soldiers Admit Theft
We did it together," Gordon Dollin Wannell, soldier, told Mr I. Beavers, P.M., in Albury court yesterday when he and another soldier, Frederick…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →More Pay for Soldiers Advocated Canberra
Speaking on the war debate in the House of Representatives, Mr Jolly (UAP, Q) appealed for increased pastor for the lighting services. He said…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bail Refused Soldier SYDNEY
Bail was refused Harold Athol Ackford, aged 21, a member of the militia forces, when he was committed for trial at Newtown Police Court today on a charge of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wounded Hear Goebbels Still Believes in Victory LONDON, January 31
Wounded soldiers occupied front seats at the Sports Palast, where Dr Goebbels spoke for 35 minutes. The speech was relayed over every radio In occupied…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Italian Under-secretary for War Resigns. London, January 31
Rome radio announces that Signer Cavellero, Under-Secretary for War, has retired at his own request and has been replaced by Signor Vittoria…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Forde Orders Inquiry “Soldiers and Excessive Drinking” CANBERRA
The assertion by the Victorian Commissioner of Police (Mr Duncan) that the number of “drunks”—many of them servicemen—picked up in Melbourne In the…
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