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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

2,362 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 119

The War Effort Glen Innes Contribution Large Sum Raised Patriotic Committee's Activities

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 4

The Mayor (Aid. W. J. Watson) speaking at the annual meeting: of the Glen lanes and District Pariotic Fund Committee, said…

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£8,000,000 Still Togo War Savings Total Now £17,000,000 Silver Lining in Taxation Cloud

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 3

You simply write off as pone for ever money paid in taxation. And to-day taxation is heavier than before in history for with…

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A.I.F. Casualties Corporal E. E. Elks Killed in Action

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 7

Advice has been received of the death of Corporal Ernest Edward Elks, eldest son of Mrs. Edward H. Elks, of Rocky road, Uralla. He was…

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The War Yesterday's News

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 8

General Soddu,Italian Commander-in-Chief in Albania, has resigned. Rome gives ill-health as the reason, but his resignation follows the Greek capture of Klisura…

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Founded on 5/ London Perfume Firm Doubles War Exports

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 6

Since the war began, one famous London firm of perfumers has not only increased its exports but, in the flow of regular monthly shipments,…

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GUYRA Agricultural Bureau Address by Colonel White Post War Problems

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 6

Mr. L. M. Molt presided at. a wellattended meeting of Guyra branch of the Agricultural Bureau. As Mr. J. B. Noonan, agricultural…

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Yesterday's News Minsies [?] London—Beer Strike— War Warkers— Pyjama Girl Claimed

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 8

The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzles will visit Britain soon. Mr. Menzles wil discuss with Mr. Churchill and other British Minister matters of…

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Armidale Caledonian Society New Year Functions Realise £701 For War Funds

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 4

As a result of new year functions by Armidaie Caledonian Society, £70 will be handed to Armidale and Dumaresq Shire Patriotic and War Fund…

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War in Pacific Japanese Statement Assurance to Australia Issues Should Be Understood Tokio

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 1

"Australia may rest assured that Japan will take no action without very careful consideration. We have too much trouble in the world already without adding to it by rashness. If we in Japan must fight…

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District News Elsmore Soldier Farewelled

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 8

Elsmore hall was the scene of another soldier's farewell on Friday night, January 3rd. The hall was filled with well-wishers, to wish…

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[?] Always Played Game School Days at Grafton Dressed up as "Soldier"

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 2

Bardia was a Clarence River "show," for Major General Iven Mackay, who commanded the Australian troops, is a native of Grafton…

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Soldiers of Iran Are Fierce Fighters Great Powers of Endurance

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 2

Iran (old Persia), by all the signs and portents, is among the next of the countries to become embroiled in the Axis eastern drive for power in a…

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Central Relief Fund Formation Suggested; Help Soldiers, is Aim

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 6

A scheme for the relief of soldiers and their dependents, during and after the war was outlined to a recent meeting of Guyra Soldiers'…

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War Money

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 4

In interest-free loans to the Commonwealth and by investment in War Loans and purchase of War Savings Certificates,…

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War in the Air

The Uralla Times · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 1

Tuesday night's bomber activity was directed against several points in Norway, with successful results. One British bomber scored two…

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British Antidote For Nazi Submarines Merchant Men O'war

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 8

The sinking of neutral ships on sight, the bombing of fishing craft and lightships and the many offer examples of Germany's…

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A Stfp Closer To Winning the War "Every Penny Spent on Technical Education"

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 4

The following statement by the Minister for Education, Mr. D. H. Drummond, has some local interest in view of the fact that…

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The War To-days Latest News London, Thursday Mussolini To Be Knocked Out

The Uralla Times · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 1

The Soviet newspaper "Trud," commenting' on last Friday's Mediterranean battle between British, ships , escorting merchant ships and…

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Fierce Fighters Soldiers of Iran Great Powers of Endurance

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 8

Iran (old Persia), by all the signs and portents, is among the next of the countries to become embroiled in the Axis eastern…

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Direct Giving Decline in Support Criticised "Soldiers' Comforts Fund Must be Supported," Declares Orange Mayor

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 3

"It is most serious that people are saying that, because of the increased taxation, they are compelled to discontinue their…

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