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The wars & local soldiers, 1945

1,392 stories in New England's papers · page 13 of 70

Prisoners of War on Farms

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1945 · page 2

In reply to Mr. Cameron's letter. I may state that I am surprised to hear that he has cheap Prisoner of War labour…

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Land for Soldiers

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday—The New South Wales Lands Department has so tar Issued 3918 qualification certificates to…

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Army Minister Releases Soldiers

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Three of the soldiers who were service Jail sentences for mutiny at Grovely Army Detention Ca[?]…

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War Wastage High Powered Engines

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 March 1945 · page 4

The cabled announcement from Washington that luxury yachts which have done good service in the maritime war are being sold in America for a…

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War Prisoners Reconstruction Work LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 March 1945 · page 1

A large number of British war prisoners are being drafted into blitzed towns of Germany for demolition and clearing work,…

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War a Holocaust of Slaughter & Destruction Bombing Germany Krupps and Essen Terrific Onslaught LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 March 1945 · page 1

The greatest daylight bombing attack of the whole war was made against Essen on Sunday when over 1000 Lancasters and Halifaxes,…

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Births Beat War Losses

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 4

Twelve births in the United States have offset each American battle death in the war, according to census authorities…

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Prisoners of War on Farms

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 4

Mr. R. T. Farlow, "Mayfield," Red Range Road, writes to the Editor:—Please give me space in your…

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Wool Exports and Stocks Six War Years

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 4

War-time circumstances have produced changing conditions in the quantity of wool imported by the consuming countries. In…

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Returned Soldiers Attack Detention Camp Methods

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—There was great concern among members of the public concerning conditions in military…

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War Facts in Brief

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 10

Since the war in the Pacific began, Royal Australian Air Force squadrons in the South-West Pacific area have been flown more than…

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Six War Years Wool Exports and Stocks

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 10

War-time circumstances have produced changing conditions in the quantity of wool imported by the consuming countries. In…

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Second Escape Italian War Prisoners MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 2

Three Italian war prisoners, who escaped from camp at Werribee on Saturday and were recaptured on Monday, again escaped a few hours…

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Blamey Attacked Soldiers Resent Criticism "Man Who Works Hard Can Play Hard" MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 1

During a meeting called at Armadale last night to form a branch of the Liberal Party, criticism of General Blamey,…

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Mutiny Aftermath Soldiers Lose Pay SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 1

It is now reported that ex-Privates Jack Wilson and J. J. Derrick and ex-Sapper A. L. Chalmers, who were released from gaol on Friday night…

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Russians Launch New Drive To Berlin Kustrin Battle "Bloodiest of Whole War" German Defence System One Solid Mass of Fortifications London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 1

After smashing the great Kustrin defence triangle, with its apex at the confluence of the Oder and Warthe Rivers, Field-Marshal Zhukov has launched a new drive for Berlin…

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Post-War Trade

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 1

India could replace Japan as a post-war market and as a supplier of many Industrial products, the leader of the Indian…

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Lend Lease Extended Not to be Used in Post-War Relief WASHINGTON

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 1

By 354 votes to 28, the House of Representatives agreed to extend the Lend Lease Act to June 30, 1946, but directed that it should not…

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Aid to Soldiers Legacy Will Assist

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 1

Acknowledging a letter from the Guyra sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, which asked for suggestions in framing a code of…

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Memorial Hall Membership Question Discussed by Returned Soldiers

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 5

The matter of extension of the membership privilege to the men of the 2nd A.I.F. by the Memorial Institute committee was referred to…

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