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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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Russo-finnish War Russians Using Mustard Gas. Finland's Appeal for Help. LONDON

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 1

The Furnish Government claims that 25,003 Russians were killed in the first, week of the war. The Russians, it is stated, used…

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Soldiers' Pay

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

WHEN they go abroad, privates, of the Second A.I.F. will receive 5/- a day and 2/- a day deferred pay which will accumulate until the end…

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American's Oppose War With Germany

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 6

The American Institute of Public Opinion's fifth survey on the question, "Should the United States go to war with Germany and send an army and…

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The War, Day By Day. Winter Campaigns Best

North West Champion · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 4

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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"Von Scheer" Crippled in Naval Battle Thirty Dead; Sixty Wounded Ships Seek Refuge in South American Port Dogged Chase by British Battleships

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 1

The "Von Scheer" anchored in the outer harbour at Monte Video shortly before mid-night on Wednesday. Monte Video is a neutral port in South America…

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Manilla and District Patriotic and War Fund

Manilla Express · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 2

The first meeting of the Committee controlling the Manilla and District Patriotic and War Fund was held in the Council…

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Welcome Home To Light Horse

North West Champion · Monday 18 December 1939 · page 4

The Headquarters Staff and Light Car troop of the 24th light Horse regiment were welcomed home from their month's camp at…

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Russo-finnish War Finns' Amazing Success LONDON

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 December 1939 · page 1

The Finns are very gratified at the success of the coastal batteries against the Russian navy, whose operations will, sunn bo hampered…

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Finnish Success In War Against Russia Heavy Casualties Inflicted LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 December 1939 · page 1

The Finns are gratified at the successes of their coastal batteries against the Russian Navy, whose operations will soon be hampered by…

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The War, Day By Day, First German Assault Stemmed

North West Champion · Thursday 21 December 1939 · page 1

It has now been made public that the first great German offensive was held up in its early stages. In a special Order of the…

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The War Day by Day A.I.F. Medical Corps

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 December 1939 · page 2

THE medical services to accompany the 2nd A.I.F. abroad will be commanded by Colonel S. R. Burston, of South Australia. Colonel H. C…

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Russo-Finnish War. Soviet Assault Broken. Mannerheim Line Intact. London

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 December 1939 · page 1

An official Finnish communique issued on Tuesday night stated that the Russian attack on Monday on the Mannerheim Line and the Karelian…

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Country People Indignant Reply To Comment Enlistment Figures

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 December 1939 · page 1

During a meeting of the Namoi Shire Patriotic Find Committee, which is composed of members of the Namoi Shire Council, Cr…

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