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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

489 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 11 of 25

U.S. COMPANIES War Supplies to Foreign Nations WASHINGTON, Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 1

The chairman of the House of Rules Committee, Mr. Sabath, said to-day that some United States companies were going over the heads of…

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Young Mallawa Soldier's Generous Action

North West Champion · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 1

On the night of Saturday, 31st May, at the home of his mother, Mrs. H. J. Grace, "Florida North," Mallawa, a gathering of some 130 people…

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A.i.f. Enlistments

North West Champion · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 1

Mr. E. W. Daniel, local recruiting officer, has informed us that ten town and district men have enlisted in the A.I.F. during the past…

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Voluntary Enlistments A Privilege Major-general Lloyd Speaks. Less Casualties-swifter Victory

North West Champion · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 3

We are fighting for Democracy against Tyranny. The basis of the democratic system is the voice of the majority…

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To the Editor Welcome Home Committee

Manilla Express · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 2

Sir -- It was with mixed feelings I read a report in the "Express'' of 4641. I refer to a report given by the Mayor at a…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 4

A VERSATILE BRITISH PLANE: -- Many and varied are the uses of the British Air Force "Lysander" aircraft here shown in flight. Specially designed for army co-operation work, the small wings on the undercarriage carry bombs, water or ammunition. It is also as an artillery spotter…

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Soldiers' Costly Spree

Manilla Express · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 2

Two soldiers were fined a total of £20 and one ordered to pay compensation amounting to £63 at Tamworth Police Court on…

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We Must Have War Machines

North West Champion · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 1

The weapons of war— planes, tanks, guns and ammunition— are of vital importance. That cannot be over-emphasised. Britain must have…

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New South Wales War Effort

North West Champion · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 2

Formation last week of the War Effort Coordination Committee is an indication of the Government's determination to ensure the maximum…

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Premier's Statement N.s.w. War Effort

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 2

Formation last week of the War Effort, Co-ordination Committee is on indication of the Government's determination to ensure…

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'News of District Soldiers

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 1

In the latest list of soldiers missing in the Middle East are Cpl. J. G. (Denny) Burns, and Pte. C. F. Carroll, both of Narrabri West. Word…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 June 1941 · page 4

BRITISH FACTORY HAS ITS OWN ARMOURED CAR:-- Rifles and machine guns poke from the armoured car of a British preserving factory in Berkshire. Besides this fighting vehicles, the factory also maintains its own Home Guard and look-out posts on…

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Australian Red Cross Prisoners of War

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 June 1941 · page 3

All who have relatives overseas with the fighting forces will be interested to know how the Red Cross discovers and maintains the…

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Local Soldiers Prisoners of War In Italy

North West Champion · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 1

Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. George Ledingham, of "Laidlaw," Moppin, that their son, Gunner Lloyd Ledingham, together with…

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Prisoners of War How The Red Cross Locates Them

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 3
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All who have relatives overseas with the fighting forces will be interested to know how the Red Cross discovers and maintains the men who…

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Moree Business Men's Patriotic Assn. Further £50 to War Funds

North West Champion · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 1

In accordance with their usual commendable custom of supporting all war work, the Moree Business Men's Patriotic Association at their…

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A.i.f. Enlistments

North West Champion · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 1

Mr. E. W. Daniel, local recruiting officer, informs us that the following have enlisted in the A.I.F. during the past week:—R. W. Gillespie, Moree…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 4

THUMBS UP FOR BRITAIN, DOWN FOR GERMANY: -- The proud smiles and thumbs up mean that British soldiers are clearing away yet another wrecked German aircraft. So successful is Britain becoming against German air attack that soon she…

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Better World After the War

North West Champion · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 1

"Our first job is to win the war, because on that depends our survival as a free people," said the Premier (Mr. W. J. McKell) at the annual…

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