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The wars & local soldiers, 1943

1,662 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 84

Truck Smash in S.A. Kills Five Soldiers ADELAIDE,Friday

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1943 · page 1

One soldier was killed insatnlly, four others died faier and four were injured when a one ton military loory smashed into a concrere…

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New Guinea Stories by Soldiers Home on Leave

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1943 · page 10

In the first contingent of troops from New Gumea to reach Australia on leave all States are represented. "It is…

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Soldier’s Death Brother Committed For Trial

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 January 1943 · page 6

Following an inquest at the Coff’s Harbour Court House this week, into the death on December 23, 1942, of Sgt. Rowland Taylor Allen, A.I.F., aged…

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Tribute to Soldiers Mr. Curtin’s Message

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 January 1943 · page 3

The following message has been sent by the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, to General MacArthur, Commander-in-Chief of the…

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Five Killed Soldiers in Accident ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 January 1943 · page 1

One soldier was killed instantly, four others died later and four were injured when a one-ton military lorry smashed into a concrete…

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Girls of 19 for War Service

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 January 1943 · page 2

Girls of 19 years of age are to be called up for war service (states a London message). This is the effect of a proclamation signed by the…

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Returned Soldiers and Repatriation

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 January 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday.—The State Executive of the Returned Soldiers' League has decided fully to support the Manly Sub-branch of the R.S.L…

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Competitions for Soldiers

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 January 1943 · page 2

The Australian Broadcasting Com. mission has arranged musical, dramatic and literary competitions for members of the Australian Naval…

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Killed in Action

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Doolin of Myall Downs received the sad news that their son Frank has been killed in action in New Guinea. The sad…

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The War

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 3

After a three days' raid, Australian jungle forces have captured and destroyed the Japanese headquarters building and radio station at Mubo…

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Post-War Problems

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 4

A warning that Australia must be prepared to deal with post-war problems immediately the war ended was given by the President of the…

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Tucka Carnival War Functions --£104

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 2

The carnival held at Tucka Tucka on Dec. 26th in aid of Yetman Branch of Ashford Shire War Functions Association was a great success, socially…

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British Fighter Pilots Catapulted From Ships: One of the Air War's Riskiest Jobs

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 1

A small band of British fighter pilots are doing one of the most perilous jobs of the air war. They are catapulted from ships, in convoy to intercept and shoot down enemy bombers. The good work completed, they bale out and…

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Death of inverell Soldier

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 4

Mrs. Kelly, of Auburn Vale road, has received a letter from LC Ramsay (of Oakwood), giving her an account of the death of her husband,…

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Returned Soldiers’ Annual Meeting Satisfactory Reports Office-bearers Elected Separate Political Party

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 2

The Inverell Sub-branch of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A, was held on Saturday night to a fair attendance of members. Satisfaction was…

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Glen Innes Soldier with Eighth Army Graphic Story

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 4

No one who has not seen a modern army prepared for battle can possibly realise the amount of equipment required. This applies…

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Dundee War Effort

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1943 · page 2

The following contr[?]tions to the Dundee War Effort Association for the quarter ended December 31. 1942. are acknowledged by Mr. A. W…

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Dehydration Will Outlast the War

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1943 · page 2

Dehydration of foodstuffs, which is proving of such importance in war strategy. will long outlast the war. Few developments of…

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Australia at War Political Tragedy Plain Speaking

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 January 1943 · page 6

“A nation that is not united politically cannot fight with the full energy and moral backing of all its people,” said the Leader of the Federal…

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Armidale Red Cross Needs Collectors for Prisoners of War

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 January 1943 · page 3

Armidale branch of the Red Cross Society reports the following further prisoners of war collections: Mr. Haines 9/, Mrs. Topps…

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