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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

466 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 9 of 24

Northern Shows to Continue Armidale Meeting Decides War Must Not Interfere

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 1

Thus the "Armidale Express": Colonel J. F. White, of Glen Innes, on Saturday, May 25, expressed the opinion that…

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The War Day by Day Canada a War Arsenal

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 4

THE British Munitions Mission has, since its arrival in Canada, placed contracts for munitions and war materials of an aggregate value of…

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War Loan Grows Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 1

The Federal Treasurer, Mr Spender said in Melbourne last night that £15,500,000 of the £20,000,000 loan had already been subscribed…

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"Zero Hour" Near. Italian Entry into War. LONDON

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 1

The Italian Government has declared a twelve-mlie danger zone for all ships off the Italian coast. The issue of elaborate Instructions in the event of…

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Accidents that Affect Soldiers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 5

Appeal is made to all load users to exercise courtesy during this month. In other words, the Road Safety Council asks that all citizens will exercise care…

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Farmer Soldiers Safeguarding Their Interests Minister or Land's Appeal

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 4

The Minister for Lands, the Hon. Colin A. Sinclair, in the course of an interview, made reference to the work being…

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Manilla Helps the War Effort

Manilla Express · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 2

Since our last issue the undermentioned additional interest free loans to the Commonwealth Government have been made by…

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War Pictures Might Meets Might

Manilla Express · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 5

H.M.S. "Hood" is passing H.M.S. "Repulse" Mighty British ships are meeting as they gov about their business of keeping the seas clear for the nations of the world…

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Soldiers' Comforts

Manilla Express · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 4

A man serving in the Sixth Division, A.I.F., declares that some Australian-soldiers in Palestine are not getting their share of…

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Enlistments

Manilla Express · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 2

We have to-day received permission to publish a list of volunteers from Manilla who have enlisted in the A.I.F…

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Australia's Need Sound War Footing SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 1

The Leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr. Curtin, addressing a patriotic rally in Perth, said there could be no security for Australia…

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War Orphans Building Society's Support SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 1

The General Secretary of the Co-operative Building Society Movement, Mr. Wallace Pooley, said today the Society would organise…

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Bulletin of War News. At Home and Abroad. Loss of Limb No Bar to Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 1

Even the loss of a limb does net prevent a man from undertaking military duties in Class II. The loss of a couple of fingers on one hand will not debar…

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Italy Enters the War

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 2

To-day brings the news of Italy's entrance into the war on the side of Germany Mussolini made this announcement to a big…

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After the War French Motor Plans

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 2

The French Society of Automobile Engineers is endeavouring to get the leaders of the French motor industry to keep reduced experimental staffs…

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War Loan Certificates. Moree Rotary Club Movement

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 6

A decision to invest £20 in War Savings certificates immediately and to use any future surpluses for the same purpose was leached at yesterday's…

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Speed-up Urged In Aust. War Effort

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 1

The Deputy Premier, Col. Bruxner, says that Australia ought to be working 24 hours a day, seven days a neck, making…

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War and Wool Prices. American Ups and Downs

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 3

Winchcombe. Carson, Ltd.. report under date 11/6/40— The first shock of events in European markets has subsided in the United…

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The War Day by Day. Empire Air Training Scheme

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 5

THE establishment and opening of 33 of the 73 recruiting and training units required under the Empire Air Training Scheme means that the…

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Bulletin of War News. At Home and Abroad. Empire Air Training Scheme on Sound Foundation

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 4

The establishment and opening of 33 of the 73 recruiting and training units required. under the Empire Air Training Scheme means that the basic…

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