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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1939

232 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 11 of 12

Consolidated Effort Aim of Cabinet Revision War Issues in Clear Focus

North West Champion · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 1

Two main divisions of Commonwealth active the war effort are concerned first with the fighting vices and supply, and second with economic organization of the nation on a war basis. It is because of…

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War Christmas Cheer

Manilla Express · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 4

The chiefs of the defence services, Vice-Admiral Sir Ragnar Colvin, Lieut-General E. Ker Squires, and Air Vice Marshall…

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War Adjustments Australia's Problems

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 4

By pursuing a policy of increased government spending and central bank expansion, Australia has been able to offset the decline in export…

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The War Day by Day Merchant Ships Join R.A.N.

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 4

AUSTRALIANS ashore have little conception of the immensity of the task undertaken by the Royal Australian Navy in the conversion of…

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Huge Marketing Deal. Products and War Effects

North West Champion · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 5

A huge deal in commodities to the value of more than £90,000,000 to be exported this year has been effected by the Commonwealth Government, in order that primary producers and merchants may be saved the…

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The War. Day by Day Costly Information

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 5

OFFICIAL British announcements state that 19 German planes and 50 men were forced down by Allied machines last week. All of the…

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The War, Day By Day. Contraband Huge Seizures. Ships Examined

North West Champion · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 4

Contraband of War is described in the Concise Oxford Dictionary as "anything forbidden to be supplied by neutrals to belligerents."…

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Welcome Home to Moree Militiamen

North West Champion · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 1

Looking sunburned but very fit, the Moree members of the 33th Battalion arrived home yesterday morning after a month's camp, at…

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The War Day by Day Producer Gas Trials

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 4

IN view of the possibility of petrol rationing next year the Commonwealth Supply Department has decided to inaugurate an intensive…

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The War, Day By Day. Petrol Substitute Producer Gas Trials. Government Decision

North West Champion · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 1

In view of the possibility of petrol rationing next year the Commonwealth Supply Department has decided to inaugurate an intensive development of…

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Landholders who Enlist Safeguarding Their Interests

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 2

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Soldiers' Preference Act Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 1

The Chairman of the Sydney County Council (Cr. Parry, M.L.C.), said to-day that the Minister for Labour and Industry (Mr. Gollan),…

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Assistance For Enlisting Settlers

North West Champion · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 3

A public meeting was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday afternoon for the purpose of considering the setting up of a…

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Welcome Home Dance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 1

A welcome Home Dance to the Moree members of the 35th Battalion who returned the previous day from a month's camp at Rutherford, was held…

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The War Day by Day The World Condemns

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 4

IT is doubtful whether any Government in the world, except that of Nazi Germany will recognise the legality of the treaty signed by…

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Distribution Among Soldiers Narrabri Committee's Move

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 5

The Narrabri Patriotic Fund Committee will contribute to the cost of Christmas parcels being sent from Narrabri to the men…

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Ultimate War Aim

North West Champion · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 3

War-hating Britons will concede none of their determination to win the present war and thus hasten the new order in Nrope envisaged by the…

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The War Day by day Armies On Ice

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 2

NEWS of blinding snow storms which have delayed the progress of military operations in Finland may cause wonder that the Soviet…

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The War, Day By Day Armies on Ice

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 3

News of blinding snow storms which have delayed the proghess of military operation in Finland may cause wonder that the Soviet Government should…

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Three Months of War Ruthlessness on Sea Honour In Air With Allies

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 4

Three months ago Germany invaded Pomnu, and the announcement was name that consequently, Great Britain and…

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