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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

2,362 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 119

They're Winning the War Like the Italians

The Uralla Times · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 2

More strikes down south! The war, and old Britain—incidentally, the Empire—with her back to the wall as never before and the outcome in the…

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The War Third Front German Report TOKIO

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 1

The Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Matsuoka, actually indicated the line Japan was pursuing when…

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Bulletin of War News at Home and Abroad American Medical Aid to Great Britain

Guyra Argus · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 1

Quite apart from war supplies, the United States are helping Great Britain in the humanitarian field Famous doctors, nurses and social…

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The War To-day's Latest News Australian, Associated Press Message R.a.f. Busy

The Uralla Times · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 1

Watchers on the south-east coast yesterday said they had never before seen so many R.A.F. planes in action, Bombers made two attacks during…

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Soldiers' Welfare Comfort Fund

Guyra Argus · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 2

As a result of the Boxing Contest held in the Arcadia Theatre last Saturday afternoon, the Welfare Com fort Fund was assisted to the extent…

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Robbed of £86 Victim Wounded MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

Jack McCarthy. 38, walked into Russell Street Police Station last night bleeding from ballet wounds in both ears, neck and chest…

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The War Yesterday's News

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 6

General Wavell's Imperial Army of the Nile continues its sweeping advance on four fronts in Mussolini's African Empire. Cyrene. in Libra has…

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War Memorial Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 4

Approval has been given by the Federal Cabinet to a recommendation from the War Memorial Board that the scope of the Australian War…

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Saving and Lending Community's War Obligations

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 8

While the Commonwealth Government is following a policy of "Pay an you go" as far as possible the gap between revenue…

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War Memorial Proposed Extension SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

Approval has been given by the Federal Cabinet to a recommendation of the War Memorial Board that the scope of the Australian War Memorial…

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War Council Labor Decision Government on Trial MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

It is announced in Melbourne that Labour members of the Advisory War Council have decided to put the Government on trial for a…

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Air War Against Ice Science Seeks to Solve New Problem

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 7

The worst enemy the Royal Air Force has to face—next to the Luftwaffe—is ice. It has to be reckoned with before…

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COMMERCIAL Post-War Distribution of Wool and Cotton Judicious Handling Necessary

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 6

About one month's further wool appraisements will complete the offering of the main portion of the New South Wales clip, report…

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URALLA Patriotic And War Fund Weekly Subscription Fund House to House Canvass

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 8

The committee of Uralla and District Patriotic and War Fund last night decided to formulate a system of weekly donations from…

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Cost of War £12,000,000 DAILY Further Loan For £600,000,000 LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Kingsley Wood, has asked the House of Commons to agree to a supplementary vote of £600,000,000…

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Britain Spends £12,250,000 Day on War; More Forecast (Australian Associated Press.) London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir Kingsley Wood) asked the House of Commons to agree to a supplementary vote of £600,000,000 for the current financial year. He said that the rate of expenditure for the next financial…

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[?] Returned Soldiers Sergt. Moors in Inverell

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 2

Sergeant F. J. Moore, who is recruiting Returned Soldiers for the 8th Garrison Battalion, will be in town for a short period and will be glad to get…

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Arab Soldier Of Britain

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

An Arab, but he has chosen to fight on Britain's side. He belongs to the Arab Legion, composed almost entirely of…

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Smugness Deplored Some People and the War

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 2

Attacking the complacency towards the war of a small section of the people, the Mayor of Casino (Ald. A. E. Robinson) said…

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State Elections War Situation May Warrant Postponement SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 1

It was stated in political circles to-day that the war situation was sufficiently serious to warrant the postponement of the State elections…

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