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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

2,452 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 123

In Peace and War the Church's Task "Fight Satanic Forces"

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

In the course of his address to the annual meeting of parishioners, the Anglican vicar of Glen Innes, Rev. T. Hunter Barratt…

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Courageous Soldier Death of Lieut. R. H. Blomfield Beloved Member of the Famous 33rd

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 4

On Tuesday last the death occurred at a private hospital in North Sydney of Lieutenant Richard Henry Blomfield, M.C.,…

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The War Yesterday's News

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 6

Two German U-boats and bombers, guarded by long-range fighters, made simultaneous raids on a British convoy. All failed, as the British Navy…

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SHip Evades Shower Of Nazi Bombs Crew Machine-gunned, Two Slightly Wounded London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 1

It is revealed that when a Nazi plane attacked the unarmed merchantman Boston Trader (3710 tons) on Friday,…

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War and Patriotic Fund Substantial Credit Donations For Recreation Rooms

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 4

At a meeting of Armidale War and Patriotic Fund committee on Friday night, the treasurer (Mr. C.E. Fleming), reported a credit…

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Insulting the Flag Soldiers & Communists Clash MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 1

A threatened clash between communists and about fifty soldiers of the Second A.I.F., militiamen, and sailors was averted at Yarra Bank…

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The War and the Kilt Scotland Ready for Tartan Drive Overseas

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 6

Scotsman and Scotswomen all over the world will feel a twinge of disappointment when they hear that this workaday war has caused…

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Snakes Come up the Thames War Brings Business to London's Unique Tannery

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 6

A cargo of snake skins, giant anacondas from Uruguay, glides down the River Plate, steams up through the South and North Atlantic, the…

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Diary of a Soldier First Day

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 6

When these bush men get out on field exercises they're in their element. Our platoon was practising advancing on an enemy…

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The War Yesterday's News

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 7

"All hell is liable to break loose in Europe this spring." said the United States Ambassador (Mr. J. P. Kenneday)…

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[?] Mo[?] I.R.A.—Labour and War

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 6

A nightmare journey of four days on horseback through 24 miles of wild, mountain[?] country swept by floods, was made by Mrs. Wright of Mt. G[?]…

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War at Sea Four Vessels Sunk Three Neutral—One English LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 1

Pour vessels have been sunk, three of which are neutral— too Swedish and one Norwegian. One of the Swedish vessels was sunk…

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War Ag E. French Air Chief

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

General Vui[?], Commander—in Chief of the French Air Force, was a French are in the war. His squadron was involved in 101 air fights, in…

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After the War European Interest in Australia SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Mairs, speaking at Lismore, said that after the war hundreds of thousands of Europeans would seek admission…

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The War Yesterday's News

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 7

The steamer Hilda arrived at Alesund, with the entire crew of the Danish ship, Chastine Maerst (5177 tons) which was sunk on Tuesday. A…

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Ashford War Functions Association Public Meeting Called

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

At its meeting last Friday, Ashford Shire Council discussed matters in connection with the local War Functions Association. It was…

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Preserving the Name of Anzac For Men Who Served at Gallipoli R.S. League Decision

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

The Armidale, sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League last night moved to have the name Anzac reserved for those…

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Yesterday's News Number of Trainees—War Plans—Coal Trouble—Wet Canteens—Migration After War—Forged Notes

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 7

The Prime Minister. Mr. Menzies will disregard the demand of the leader of the Country Party. Mr. Cameron, that he should ask the…

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English Food Prices 38.6 p.c. Rise During War LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 1

The Board of Trade index figures reveal that the wholesale prices of food for January were 36.8 per cent. deared than at the outbreak of war…

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Australians to Finland No Early Move For Enlistment Federal Cabinet's View SEDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 1

The Federal Cabinet will not make any early move to premit Australians to enlist as volunteers in the Finnish war…

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