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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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Royal Australian Air Force The War Takes a New Turn

Manilla Express · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 4

In the last few weeks, the war has taken a very interesting turn -- a turn very much for the better. At first glance the news from…

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Soldiers v Police

Manilla Express · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 3

Soldiers who amuse themselves with unfriendly bouts with the Tamworth Police are getting the worst end of the stick. Recently,…

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Wounded in Action

North West Champion · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 1

The A.I.F. casualty list issued on Friday contains the name of Pte. H. P. Lysaught, of Pallamallawa, Supply and Transport, as wounded in action…

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The Wool Industry Under War Conditions Interesting Figures Reflect Past Season (Continued from last Issue)

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 4

Australian manufacturers use many classes of wool. The impression is held by many that they only consume spinners fleece. That idea…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 4

INDIA FIGHTS WITH BRITAIN:-- In Britain they stand to attention. To Britain from sunny India they have come, more of the British Empire's manhood to fight the cause of right, THE BRITISH SUBMARINE STURGEON:--…

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Prisoner of War

North West Champion · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 1

The mother of Pte. Wally Francis, who resides at Gunnedah, informs us that she has received word from the military authorities to the effect that…

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District News Eulah Creek War Service Auxiliary

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 2

A meeting of the War Service Auxillary on 7th inst. made arrangements for a social to be held on 17th. last. It was decided to dispense with…

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The Wool Industry Under War Conditions Interesting Figures Reflect Past Season (Continued from last Issue)

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 3

The patchiness of the woolgrowing season was demonstrated by clips produced over the balance of New South Wales. Some properties…

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A.I.F. FAREWELLS Presentations to Soldiers

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 1

A very large gathering assembled at Tattersalls' Hotel on Friday evening last to bid farewell to Dvr. Gus O'Brien, who has been a staunch…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 4

GUARDIAN GUNS: -- Under the protecting guns of a British destroyer yet another convoy sails safely into port -- a true story that, despite German propaganda claims, can be told many times each day in Britain. THE BRITISH GRENADIERS: --…

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The War. --

Manilla Express · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 2

The German battleship " Bismarck," the latest and most powerful built battleship in the world, was sunk by units of the…

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War Savings Certificates

Manilla Express · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 1

New South Wales passed the eight million pound mark by sales of War savings Certificates to-day, but to reach its total quota…

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Wounded and Missing

North West Champion · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 1

Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. J. Haley, of Pallamallawa, that their son, Pte. Thomas Walter Haley, has been reported wounded and…

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Smokes For The Wounded

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 3

Smoking materials rank high in popularity among the men of our fighting forces. Local Red Cross authorities report that no less than…

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Wool Review Post-War Outlook—Stock Figures

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 2

In their comprehensive review of the past season, Winchcombe Carson Ltd., state: Pre-war indications rather…

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Prisoners of War Food and Clothing From Red Cross

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 3

The Australian tied Cross Society is now maintaining Bureaux for Inquiries for wounded, missing and prisoners of war in all States of the…

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Soldiers Farewelled

North West Champion · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 1

Quite a number of soldiers, who were home on leave, were entertained at farewell functions during the week-end and made presentations. On…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 June 1941 · page 4

With part of the building demolished by a German high-explosive bomb these London postmen calmly complete the sorting of the mail. Always ready and waiting for the Hun…

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War Cabinet. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 1

The Minister for Munitions and Supply (Senator McBride) and the Minister for Commerce (Sir Earle Page), who were appointed temporary…

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Gifts for War Purposes. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 1

The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Fadden) has urged Australians to be more generous in making straightout gifts of money to the Commonwealth…

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