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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

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W. V. S. Gifts for Soldiers

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 6

At the April monthly meeting of the Narrabri centre of the Women's Voluntary Services it was decided to meet at the C.W.A. Rest Room on…

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War Victims' Relief Day

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 1

At an enthusiastic meeting held in the Town Hall, Sydney, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor, Stanley S. Crick, launched an…

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Himmler Reported Wounded. Shot Through Mouth. LONDON

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

According to the correspondent to the "Daily Mall" at Stockholm, Herr Himmler head of the Gestapo, was shot through the mouth in the streets of…

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Narrabri's Proud Position Tops the List In Commonwealth Enlistments

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 2

A review of the enlistments percentage of towns throughout the Commonwealth shows that Narrabri, with over 100…

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Anzac Day

Manilla Express · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Manilla Sub-Branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.A. held on Saturday last it was decided that the Manilla…

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ANZAC 1940 BALL An Outstanding Success

Manilla Express · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

The Anzac Ball held at the Memorial Hall, Manilla, om Tuesday night, officially opened the 1940 dancing season in Manilla…

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Anzac Day Narrabri Arrangements

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 4

The following arrangements have been made by Narrabri sub-branch of the R.S.&S.I.L.A. for Anzac Day (Thursday next):…

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District News Eulah Creek War Service Auxiliary

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 2

A social was held in the Beulah Park Hall on Saturday, 6th inst., to augment fund of the central body. Owing to the proximity of the show…

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Anzac Day

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 2

Thursday next is Anzac Day. The following programme will be observed:--10 a.m.: Returned Sailors and…

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Tin Hat Day United Returned Soldiers Fund

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 2

Tin Hat Day, under the auspices of the local Sub-Branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.A., was conducted in Manilla on Saturday last…

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Anzac-service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

A Anzac service will be held at the Methodist Church on Sunday night next at 7.30 o'clock. The preacher is Rev A. C. Towner and his subject is…

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Anzac Day Celebrations At Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

Well over 100 people attended the dawn service at the Town Hall this morning at 4.30. Forming up in front of the Returned Soldiers' Club Rooms…

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War at Sea. Lesser British Losses. LONDON

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

Only three British ships were sunk by enemy activity last week, the total tonnage being 11.400, about half the average weekly losses since the war…

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Anzac Memorial Service

Manilla Express · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 2

Anzac Day was celebrated in Manilla on Thursday morning in fitting fashion. A procession was held, Returned Soldiers,…

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Anzac Services at Wee Waa and Narrabri Rev. J. W. Henderson Addresses Big Audience

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

Commemoration services were held at Wee Wan and Narrabri under the auspices of the Ministers' Fraternal and R.S. & S…

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Marketing our Products How Australia Helps Britian Magnificent War Effort

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

The mobilisation of primary industry, the second great development of the Australian war effort, is being carried out swiftly…

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War Budget Extraordinary Precautions To Guard Contents

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 1

The Federal Treasurer, Mr. Spender, will present his War Budget to the House of Representative to-day…

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Derelict Car In Which Last War Started Brought Disaster To All Owners

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 4

The motor car in which the last war began is lying derelict in a breaker's yard in Belgrade. It is the car in which the…

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RE-ENLISTED Associate of Nurse Edith Cavell

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 6

A Paris message states Louise Thuilliev, who was associated with Nurse Edith Cavell, at Brussels, in the last war, and who was condemned…

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Russians and Japs. Clash. Japanese Soldier Wounded. TOKIO

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 1

A small detachment of Russians have crossed the border and clashed with the Japanese at Tungning. One Japanese soldier was wounded…

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