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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

232 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 7 of 12

How to Help War Funds

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 1

C. E. Gibbs, Reid Street, Narrabri writes: In response to an appeal by the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Sir Norman…

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LOCAL & GENERAL War Donation of £1000

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 1

The Railway Officers Association of N.S.W. him made a donation of £ 1000 to patriotic funds, f500 from the funds of the Association, and £500…

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Correspondence. "War Is Futile." (To the Editor)

North West Champion · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 2

Sir,—Is it not about time that this foolish and futile war was called to a halt? What good purpose can be…

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War Appeals Committee Appointed for Narrabri Control by Central Organisation

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 1

Adopting a suggestion made by the District Inspector of Schools, Mr. J. H. Cartwright, that steps should be taken to…

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War Expands Industry

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 2

How factory production in this State increased during the Great War can be seen from particulars released by the N.S.W. Bureau of Statistics…

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The War in Town

Manilla Express · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 2

Once again through the pages of the "Manilla Express", we cricketers of Manilla and district defend our name against the…

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The Motorists' Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes War and the Motorist.--

Manilla Express · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 4

That the war will ultimately affect the Australian motorist cannot be gainsaid, but from exhaustive enquiries made in…

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Motorists Declare War

North West Champion · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 4

When Parliament discusses the Budget not a solitary member will be under the slightest illusion regarding the viewpoint the…

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"Sink-on-sight" Policy in U-boat War

North West Champion · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 1

German submarine commenders have been instructed to sink all British merchant ships on sight. Germany now regards every British merchantman as a warship, become armed merchantmen recently attacked German submarines. A German ca[?]flaged U-boat is shown above…

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Narrabri Enlistments Meagre Response Due to Lack of Publicity

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 6

Probably owing to the fact that not sufficient time had been allowed for making public the fact that Major Bryers and Lieut…

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Moree Enlistments To-Morrow

North West Champion · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 1

Recruiting for the special force of 20,000 men commenced yesterday in all parts of the Commonwealth and a remarkable response…

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War Cabinet Secretary

North West Champion · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 6

Mr. F. G. Shaddan, secretary of the Defence Department, who has been appointed secretary of the War Cabinet…

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War Time Postal Arrangements SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 1

The Postmaster-General, Mr. Harhison, announced to-day that Australia had ratified the international convention by which mail matter for…

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P.P. Board Enlistment of Officers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 5

A short discussion ensued at the months meeting of the Moree Pastures Protection Board, held yesterday afternoon, regarding…

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Boomi Shire Council Monthly Meeting. Employees Who Enlist. Pay to Be Made It

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Boomi Shire Council held yesterday morning. Council was informed that permanent employees who…

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Good Response To Enlistments. Quota Nearly Reached

North West Champion · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 5

Although the total number of enlistments was slightly below the quota set for the town, military officials who conducted…

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Manilla Returned Soldiers' League

Manilla Express · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Manilla Sub-Branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.A. was held on Saturday last, there being present an…

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MANILLA & District News Manilla Returned Soldiers' League Delegate's Report of Annual State Congress

Manilla Express · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of Manilla branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, held last Saturday night at the Soldiers' Club…

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Ratepayers Advance Assisting Road Construction Shire To Establish War Fund

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 2

The Namoi Shire Council, At the monthly meeting, accepted a ratepayer's advance of £13 to form half a mile of the Black…

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Motorists Declare War! New Taxation Will Not Be Tolerated

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 4

When Parliament discusses the Budget, not a solitary member will be under the slightest illusion regarding the viewpoint the…

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