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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

1,401 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 71

Japanese People's Reaction to the War

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1944 · page 2

According to Tokio official radio, the Premier (General Tojo) has warped high Government officials of the feeling of…

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Germans Fear Air Offensive May Decide War

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1944 · page 2

The "Gazette de Lausanne" (Zurich) reports that diplomatic circles in Benin, summarising the war in 1943, told neutral…

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Soldiers Thank Glen Innes for Gift Parcels

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1944 · page 2

Several Glen Innes residents, whose names were, in recognition of their contribution to the A.C.F. Christmas Parcels…

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Welcome Home

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 2

At a social gathering in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday night a "welcome" was extended to Signaller Errol Chaffey, who was on leave from…

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Uralla's Big Sports Day Processian And Dance For War Funds

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 4

The secretary of the Uralla and District Patriotic Sports Committee who is holding a monster procession, sports and dance on…

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Fire Destroys 3000 Soldiers Kit Bags WARWICK

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 4

A fire swept through the military kit store yesterday afternoon destrying 3000 kitbags. Cartridges frequently exploded and a hand…

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Soldier Charged With Murder Of Hotelkeeper SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 4

An Australian soldier charged with murder. foil death In hospital yesterc nald Steven Upton,…

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Lost War Pension Certificate

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1944 · page 3

A War Pension certificate with the name Joseph Hembrow, Glen Innes, has been brought to this office Will owner please…

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"Government Control of Farming May Follow War"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1944 · page 1

A warning that there would be Government control of agriculture in some shape for form for many years, if not for all time,…

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Paris Radio's Forecast of Decisive Battle of War

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1944 · page 1

LONDON Monday.—"With the massing of British and American invasion forces across the Channel we have the certainty that France will soon be drawn once more into the fiery cauldron,…

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Practice School Maintains Fine War Record Over £150 Raised in 1943 District Fund's Appreciation

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1944 · page 2

The balance sheet of the Glen Innes Practice School presented to the monthly meeting of the…

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Tjls. Boy Accidently Wounded Dropped Gun While Out Shooting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 6

It was necessary to summon a specialist from Tarnworth to operate on Ronald Reid (16) Who was admitted…

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Avoiding Post-war Misery Reason For Wool Control

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 10

The advent of meat rationing on January 17 is the first occasion in the history of the Australian sheep industry,…

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World Must Have No Economic Fears Roosevelt on Post War Errors Of Ostrich Isolationism WASHINGTON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 1

President Roosevelt, in his message to Congress, recommended a five-point legislature programme, beaded by a National Service Law, for the duration to prevent strikes and, with some exceptions, to make…

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Roosevelt’s Important Message to Congress Appeal to American People Disregard Private Interests Serious War Implications Urgent Responsibilities of Citizenship LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 1

President Roosevelt has communicated a very important message to the Federal Legislature of the United States. He emphasises the urgency of the war and the…

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Gurya Soldier Wounded Accident in Ramu Valley

Guyra Argus · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 2

News has been received in Guyra that Pte., R. Love, was wounded, in the Ramu Valley, New Guinea when one pf his companions accidentally…

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Uralla War Savings Campaign

The Uralla Times · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 3

Mr L. A. McClintock, war loan and national savings organiser, reports a good response to his appeal for volunteers to act as street group…

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Us. Bombers Strike Hard at German Fighter Plants "Greatest Air Battle of War"

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday. — Fifty-nine heavy bombers and five fighters were lo[?] from a force totalling over 700 Flying Fortresses and Libe[?]ters with fighter esco[?]t, which raided Germany on…

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To-day's Y Cables Biggest Air Battle of War Fortresses and Liberators Engaged LONDON

Guyra Argus · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 1

The U.S. Army Air Force communique issued to-night reveals that 59 bombers and five fighters were lost from a force totalling…

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Government "Passes the Buck" to Severn Council "How Do You Propose to Finance the £70,000 Post-war Programme ?"

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 6

Some months ago shire and municipal councils throughout the State were asked to draw up programmes of works considered suitable for development of their areas and the provision of…

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