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The wars & local soldiers, 1945

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Red Cross Tea Room Helping Prisoners of War

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 January 1945 · page 3

The Red Cross tea room, which has proved such a happy rendezvous for many people throughout 1944. opened its doors again on Monday after ten…

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GREECE Churchill Commended Results of Civil War LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 January 1945 · page 1

Mr. Churchill has received a message signed by representatives of “all employee classes in Piraeus Greece” expressing to him and to…

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Family Tragedy Soldier Drowned While on Compassionate Leave WOLLONGONG

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1945 · page 2

Pte. Oliver Morell (33), of Caleystreet, Matraville, was drowned at Shell Harbour yesterday. Morell had secured compassionate…

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Soldier Honored General Bradley Account of German Thrust LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 January 1945 · page 1

General Omar Bradley has been awarded the Bronze Star by General Eisenhower for his part in stopping the German thrusts in…

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War Correspondent Killed in Action

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1945 · page 1

NEW YORK, Thursday.—William Henry Chickering, war correspondent, of "Time" and "Life" magazines, was killed by enemy…

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Grim War Surgery

The Uralla Times · Thursday 11 January 1945 · page 4

WITH U.S. FORCES, Jan. 3.—Equipped with a pair of surgical scissors and morphine tablets, a 20-year-old American first aid man, who…

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Britain's Total War Effort The Wartime Feeding Policy

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1945 · page 1

The way in which the British War Cabinet, assisted by an expert central team of economists maintains close…

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After the War Fate of Japs' Heavy Industries

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1945 · page 1

NEW YORK, Thursday—After a three days' discussion on the subject of peace terms…

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18 Months For Prisoner Of War The Kelly's Plains' Case

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1945 · page 3

The sentence of the Military Court established to hear a charge of indecent assault against Cpl. Micele Gaulano, an…

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Rockets Now Vital Factor In Business as Well as War

The Uralla Times · Thursday 11 January 1945 · page 3

Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 3.—Rocket engine-power forms the basis of vast new post-war industries, a pioneer in the field said last night, reporting…

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In the Days When the Pants Were Tight a Challenge to Tug-o-War (To the Editor)

The Uralla Times · Thursday 11 January 1945 · page 1

Dear Sir,—Please grant me space to indulge in a little reminiscence and to issue a challenge. In the last Anniversary Sports…

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U.s. Soldiers Dig in

The Uralla Times · Thursday 11 January 1945 · page 4

American troops are shown dug in for combat somewhere in France. Three U.S. soldiers man a water-cooled 30-calibre machine gun (foreground), with support from riflemen…

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A New Chapter In Anzac-American Relations

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 January 1945 · page 6

With the invasion of the Philippines and the transfer of the bulk of American troops from Australia and New Zealand, a new chapter opens in…

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End of War in 1945?

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1945 · page 16

There was very good reason to hope that this year the most deadly and devastating war in history would be brought an end the Minister for…

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"Powerful Factor" Australians in Pacific War U.S.A. Tribute WASHINGTON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1945 · page 1

"I think everyone knows that Australian ground, sea and air forces have been throwing all their weight…

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Rehabilitation of Soldiers R.S.L. Wants Say in Proposed Bill SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1945 · page 9

The Retured Soliders' League State council decided to-day to urge the Government to collaborate with the League when the Bill for…

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20 Minute Gun Duel at Redfern Two Policemen Wounded; A,W.L. Soldier Suicides

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 January 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday.—In a gun duel, which lasted an hour and a quarter, at Redfern this morning, two detectives were shot by an A.W.L. soldier, who finally committed…

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Land Sale Boom in War Wick District

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 January 1945 · page 2

Warwick, similar to other centres on the Downs, is experiencing a land sale boom, more particularly farm lands. One…

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Young Soldier's Adventure

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 January 1945 · page 1

Your years ago, Sydney John Mannix enlisted at the age of 15 and served two years with the A.I.I His father then obtained…

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American Soldier to be Hanged

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 January 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Saturday.—An American court martial sentenced to death by hanging Private George Smith, of Pittsburg, who…

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