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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

2,172 stories in Murray's papers · page 13 of 109

Will Help in Land Settlement Of Soldiers SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 1

Farmers and Seiners’ Association, Country Women’s Association, Primary Producers’ Union, Wheatgrowers’ Union, Agricultural Bureaux and…

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Soldier Gaoled For 2 Months MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 2

Two months’ imprisonment was imposed on Gordon Francis Ressom, soldier, in the St Kilda Court today, on two charges of having stolen articles…

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Turkey Will Enter War Definite Assurances Given LONDON, February 12

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 1

The Turkish Premier has indicated that Turkey is not only willing, but has actually given a definite undertakes to enter the war on the Allied side…

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War Economy New Problems Created Labor Leader’s Views Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 2

Tom Garland, newly elected president of the South Australian Trades and Labor Council, commenting on strikes in war time, says war economy…

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How Battle for Lae Was Fought Walbundrie Soldier’s Description “Our Planes Were Everywhere”

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 3

“Well, I’m pleased to say I am now allowed to give you a detailed description of my experiences here in the battle of Lae,” writes Pte R. R…

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War News

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 3

"The Riverine Grazier" is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press which provides the overseas news in this issue…

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Redlands War Effort League Monthly Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the above held on Saturday, February 5, members were again asked to bring a gift and buy a gift for the following…

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Support for Mayfowl and War Eagle SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 4

Mayfowl and War Eagle were today supported for the Doncaster Handicap and the Sydney Cup. but most popular combinations were Flight and Cream Puff, and Tribal…

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Latest War News the Anzio Beachread Position Generally Satisfactory London, February 14--AAP

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 3

All recently constructed Allied perimeter defence in the Anzio beachhead in Italy are holding, and the position last night was…

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A Soldier Fined

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 2

Alfred James Collins, a soldier, aged 20 years, was charged at Albury Police Court yesterday, with attempting to use a motor vehicle without the…

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Soldier in New Guinea Helps Fire Victims

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 1

News of the appeal being conducted on behalf of the victims and dependants of those killed in the Wangaratta bush fires has readied New Guinea…

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Five Out of 19 Soldiers Recaptured Detention Camp Break SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 1

About midday today 19 soldiers escaped from Miranda detention barracks. A large number of soldiers shortly…

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Soldiers in Trouble One Weeps When Sentenced WAGGA

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 3

In Wagga police court today, Albert Bellia aged 33, soldier, was sentenced to three months imprisonment on a charge of stealing a diamond ring, valued at £20. Police…

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Two Soldiers Killed When Truck Overturns Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 3

When a military truck skidded and overturned on Holdsworthy road, a few miles from Liverpool today. six soldiers were [?] to the ground. Two of them were…

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Roy Stabs Soldier in Arm Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 4

A boy of 14 years, who was found in the room of on Allied serviceman at a private hotel in the city endeavored to escape capture by [?]ashing a…

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State Post-war Development. Regional Planning

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 4

Division of New South Wales into “communities of interest” for the regional development of resources as part of post-war reconstruction is…

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Opposition and War Council Attitude CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 3

Expect by direction from their parties it is unlikely that members of the advisory War Council will initiate any [?] which will involve their…

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Patriotic & War Fund Carnival Profit £1900/9/1

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 5

There was a good attendance at the meeting of the local Patriotic and War Fund on Wednesday evening. The president (Mr L. C. Abbott), was…

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A Soldier Drowned

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 2

Spr. Thomas Kevin Kelly, s[?]er, was drowned in the Murrumbidgee at Wagga yesterday. Companions of Kelly did not notice his disappearance and it is…

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A Soldier Fined in Albury Court

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 2

A ple[?] of guilty was entered by Robert Hosie, soldie, aged 43, for whom Mr J. McHarg appeared. when he was charged of Albury Police Court yesterday with…

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