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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

2,088 stories in New England's papers · page 10 of 105

Del[?] Doings Personals- War Functions- Weather PERSONAL

The Inverell Times · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

Messrs. W. Ayland. F. Calderbank and L. Gobbert spent their leave in Delungra, visiting their respective parents…

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Capitol Topical Newsreel War in the Pacific

The Inverell Times · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 8

Saturday night's news reel, which will be shown at the Capitol Theatre deals with the war in the Pacific and should be of…

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Chins Up in Glasgow Scottish Morale High Broadcast on War Effort

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 8

As soon as the Germans think they have weakened Russia, they will attack Great Britain, because of their knowledge that we stand…

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Yesterday's News Townsville's Danger- War Preparations- Mica Discovered Australian Ship Sinks stroyer

The Inverell Times · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 7

Within the range of Japanese aircraft carriers operating from newly- won bases in the Pacific. Townsville is to-day fully aware of its importance…

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Australia at War Position at Rabaul Bombing Enemy Ships Probability of Invasion MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 1

Army Minister Forde declared last night that there is still no report from the Australian forces at Rabaul where the position now is obscure…

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Returned Soldiers' Badges

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 3

While members of the A.I.F. returned from this war, who remain in the Military Forces and in uniform, are not permitted to wear the…

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Soldier Crabs

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 6

Most curious are soldier crabs, used in Jamaica for makirig soup. Once a year they muster into a great army and march from their usual home in…

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Killed in Action Pte Gordon H. Robson

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 4

News was conveyed to Mr. and Mrs. W. Robson, of "Hillcrest," Inverell Road, through the Rev. J. M. McDonald on Thursday…

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Hitler Doesn't Know When War Will End London

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 1

"I do not know whether the war will end this year, but wherever our enemy meets us he will be beaten…

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Topics for Women Priscilla Says— You Can Be Rich Without Money "No One Will Be Rich After This War!"

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 3

But what are riches? Not money surely. Money is convenient, a necessity, a trading token, pleasant, the root of all…

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The War

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 3

In the moonlight on Friday night the Australians and other troops were transferred from, the mainland to Singapore Island without…

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The War Yesterday's News

The Inverell Times · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 6

The British have withdrawn from the Malayan mainland and have concentrated on the island of Singapore. The Causeway, 1150 yards long…

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Prisoners of War German Weekly Broadcast

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 5

German short-wave radio stations broadcast each Saturday night between 11.15 and 11.45 (Australian summer time)a…

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Guyra War Certificates New Groups Wanted

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 3

Mr. Randerson of Sydney recently visited Guyra where he discussed with Mr. N. P. Cameron local organiser the…

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W.C.T.U. MEETS Stall For War Effort

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 5

The Women's Christian Temperance Union held its first meeting for the year on Friday. Mrs. Brigadier Turner presided. Mrs. C. W…

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War Cabinet Mr. Curtin Returns to Canberra MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 1

The War Cabinet met yesterday afternoon sitting until after 7 p.m., when members proceeded to Spencer-street station to…

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Bingara Returned Soldiers

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Bingara R.S. Branch tho following officers were elected:--Patrons-- Messrs Eli Brown and Chas, Fay…

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Newcastle Man Wounded By Pea Rifle Bullet NEWCASTLE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 1

Roy Wiggins (24), of Hamilton South, a son of a former Mayor of Newcastle, was wounded in the chest by a pea rifle bullet early this…

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British Herds Post War Rebuilding Australia's Duty

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 2

Australian breeders of [?] dairy cattle may be called upon to play an important part fn the post-war reconstruction of the…

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