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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

2,452 stories in New England's papers · page 14 of 123

"Planning for War and Peace" Former Premier Looks Ahead A Constructive Analysis of Defence and Finance

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 3

From the publishers we have received a copy of "Planning for War and Peace," by B. S. B. Stevens, former Premier of New South Wales…

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Returned Soldiers' League Annual Meeting Warialda Sub-branch. the Padre, Rev. P. A. Smith, Congratulated. Recognition of Mr. J. Webb's Support

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Warialda Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held on the 10th inst., when there was a good…

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BEAUTY In "Black-out" War Brings Nature Nearer

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 8

"Neutral Observer," a well-known American press correspondent in London sees beauty in a "Hack-out," and a back to nature…

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Spending of War Funds Large Sums Circulated Within Australia

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 3

Taxation for defence is going to be heavy in Australia and the public will be asked also to contribute freely to war loans…

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Women and the War Voluntary Service First Aid Training

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 3

Mrs. W. J. Watson was in the chair at the monthly meeting of the Women's Voluntary Services meeting and there were also present Mesdames…

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Against Russia Labor's Support Certain If War Declared Adelaide

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 1

Mr. D. R. Grenfell, M.P., the British Labor leader who is on his way to attend the New Zealand Centenary celebrations, in…

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The War Yesterday's News

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 3

German propaganda is being intensified both internally and externally. Fictitious German air and sea victories are being announced…

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Spending War Funds Circulated in Australia Creating Employment

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 7

Taxation for defence is going to be neavy in Australia, and the public will be asked also to contribute freely to war loans…

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War Loan to Issue Friday Further Taxation SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 1

The Acting Federal Treasurer Mr. Spender in announcing the terms of the first War Loan said an overwhelming success for the loan would achieve…

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Quick Changes In Wool World Since War Began New York Futures Market Recovers Slightly

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 10

The wool world has seen some quick changes since the war began. In January, Canada suspended for four months her 10…

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War in Finland Evacuation Ordered Towns Within 25-Mile Radius of Viborg LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 1

The Finnish High Command has ordered the evacuation of Sakkijarvi, 50 miles west of Wiipuri (Viborg), and also of towns within a 25-mile radius of Wiipuri. It is believed that the Russians…

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Yesterday's News Another A.I.F.—Miners' Strike—Air Force—Long Revival—Soldier's Death

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 3

The rale at which applications for enlistment in the Second A.I.F. are being received In the Eastern Command Indicates that if the Government…

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Soldiers Appreciated

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Warialda branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.A.. Mr. D. Wetherall was elected president for the eleventh successive year The…

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Two Battleships of British Fleet Disabled Early in War Nelson Mined; Barham Torpedoed Both Made Port Under Own Power Repairs Nearly Completed; Soon Resume Place in Battle Line LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 1

In the House of Commons to-day the First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Winston Churchill) revealed that the battleship Nelson was damaged by a magnetic mine in September last year. He also said that H.M.S. Barham was the battleship damaged by a torpedo off the coast of Scotland in December…

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The Official Opening Primary Producers and the War Responsibility Stressed by Doctor Sir Earle Page

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

The official opening, which was performed by Dr. Sir Earle Page. M.H.R., immediately after lunch on the second day, was followed with keen interest by the members of the general public. Sir Earle congratulated the Society on the line all-round exhibition, and dealt…

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The War Yesterday's News

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4

A great battle for Wlipuri. where a whole blocks of buildings are aflame raged the whole day (Wednesday). The Russians have been reinforced, all along…

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War Loan Opens To-morrow Sydney

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

Every bank, post office and stockbroker in Australia will assist the Federal Treasury in-launching Australia's first war loan…

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Empire Short of Flax War Time Necessity

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 10

Flark fibre is invaluable in war time win carpaulins. canvas, cordage and rope are at a premium. The British Empire however, produces less than…

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Wool in War Time Canadian-American Position

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 7

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:— The wool world has seen some quick changes since the war started. In January, Canada suspended for four…

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War Casts Shadows LOND0N's Changed Scene Stoic Britisher

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 9

Into the lives of ordinary British people war has brought a crowd at new problems new difficulties, new experiences. The war is not unreal just…

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