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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

2,362 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 119

Education for Soldiers Mr. Drummond's Plan

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 3

The Premier, Mr. Mair, announced that the Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond, has taken the initiative in the development of the broad outlines…

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Women's Voluntary Services Soldiers Appreciate Parcels

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 3

Armidale branch of the Women's Voluntary Services has received dozens of letters from men overseas expressing appreciation of ordinary…

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Missing Soldier Found

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 7

The parents of Private Harold George Fuller, of Uralla, have been informed that their son, who was reported missing for several weeks, has…

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"I Know New Taxes Are Unpopular," Says Fadden Government Willing to Assist Taxpayers Meet Dues Will Not Depart From War Finance Plans SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 4

"I detest warmongers, and there is no place for them in this country. But while the thought of defeat never enters our heads, the…

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Farmer and His Gig Enlistment of Two Sons Australia's War Effort

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 6

In the last war John Anderson—the name is fictitious, the story is true—drove his eldest son from their farm into the railway…

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Summary of the War News

The Uralla Times · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 2

The capture of Tobruk is of greater military importance than the capture of Bardia because it clears the way for a British drive to Benghazi, the…

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War's Effect On Car Servicing

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 3

The extent to which the motor servicing section of the British automobile industry has been disrupted by war conditions, is…

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Bulletin of War News at Home and Abroad

Guyra Argus · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 1

These Bulletins of authentic information concerning aspects of the war at home and abroad are issued by the Commonwealth Department of…

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Our Task In Post-war Years a Correspondent's Views

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 6

The Emmaville Country Women ! are to be congratulated on two interesting discussions reported in your issue of 9th. inst, While not…

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Color Bund Place in War Effort "Spotters" of Camouflaged Guns

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 3

Color-blind youths, now barred from tile "R.A.A.F., may be admitted as "spotters" from the air of camouflaged gun positions,…

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War Cost Australia's Effort £3,000,000 a Week Being Found

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 4

Already Australia has to find £3,000,000 per week for the prosecution of her war effort. Remarkable as this achievement…

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The War To-day's Latest News R.A.F. Has Busy Day CAIRO

The Uralla Times · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 1

British bombers heavily raided Naples aerodrome, setting fire to a large building and starting other fires…

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India's War Production Increasing

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 2

India's war time production is steadily increasing and civil industry is coming well into its stride in the production of munitions. Shipments have…

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The War Yesterday's News

The Inverell Times · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 2

On Monday night British bombers again struck at Italy with telling effect. A heavy raid was carried out on Capdichino aerodrome at Naples…

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War Savings Campaign. Greater Effort Needed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 2

To stimulate Still further the interest in Australia's war savings campaign a Commonwealthwide publicity drive will begin…

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War Finance Much Employment Money Spent Locally

The Inverell Times · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 8

Although greatly increased taxation burdens must be met by Australians to enable the Government to finance the growing demands of the nation's…

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Flags and Banners As War Emblems Portraits Once Used

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 6

People of every clime in every age have evinced a desire to be recognised by some distinctive insigna. Ancient history furnishes ample evidence…

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'Declare War Now' Says Former Ambassador (Australian Associated Press.) WASHINGTON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 1

The House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee approved of the British Aid Bill, with minor amendments by 17 votes to 8. It was sent to the House of Representatives where the debate…

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Statement Opposed C.P. CONFERENCE Treatment of Those Hindering War Effort SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 4

A statement made at the New South Wales Country Party conference yesterday, that those combining in strikes which were retarding the war effort…

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Big Drive to Help Greek War Funds Many Entertainments Arranged For Next Month Effort Culminates With National Day Celebration

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 4

At a public meeting in the Council Chambers last night a strong committee, to be known as Armidale and D Ulnar esq…

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