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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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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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News of Narrabri Soldiers

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 1

Word has been received by his parents that Pte George Frater, of Narrabri, is safe. In the latest casualty list appears…

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Recruiting Unit. Fi "Enlist at Moree

North West Champion · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 1

No. 4 [?] Unit visited Morree on Saturday and appeals for recruits were made during the afternoon and evening by Capt…

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Welcome Home Committee

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 June 1941 · page 2

Speaking at the monthly meeting of the Manilla and District Patriotic and War Fund, Mr. G. F. Grill referred to a letter…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 June 1941 · page 4

READY FOR ACTION:-- British despatch riders in full service kit. A CRUMPLED ITALIAN HOPE:-- In their first attempted raid against London, Italian aircraft were intercepted by British fighters who shot down 13 of the raiders. The remainder fled, and no bombs were dropped. The Italian WHEN BRITAIN DESTROYED 180 GERMAN AIRCRAFT IN ONE DAY:-- The pilot steps from his cockpit, the mechanics get to work on refuelling his plane. All is quiet and orderly, yet on this day Britain BRITISH CAPTURE ITALIANS:-- Major-General Romolo la Strucci in the centre of a group of Italian officers captured by the British in Italian Lybia…

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Total War Policy Favoured by Returned Soldiers

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 June 1941 · page 1

Having regard to the various resolutions already carried at several State and Federal congress meetings in confirmation…

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Manilla and District Patriotic and War Fund

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 June 1941 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Manilla and District Patriotic and War Fund was held on Friday, when the president, Mr. J. N…

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Wounded and Missing

North West Champion · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 1

Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, of East Moree, that their son, Pte. Roy J. Smith, has been reported wounded. This is the…

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The War and the Country Town

North West Champion · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 2

Has the Federal Government, in its marshalling of Australia's war-time productive capacity to the utmost, given sufficient thought to the…

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Additional Enlistments

North West Champion · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 1

The Area Recruiting Officer, Mr. E. W. Daniel, informs us that the following have enlisted during the past week:— L. D. Hall, Moree; J…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 4

MAINTAINING BRITAIN'S SEA STRENGTH:- Germany's submarine warfare upon merchant shipping will never starve out Great Britain, for British shipyards are rapidly replacing losses with new vessels. In this picture riveters are seen at work on the deck of a new ship, while behind them can be seen the framework of another under…

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Killed In Action Two Local Boys. Sapper R. V. Greedy

North West Champion · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 1

Word was received on Saturday afternoon by Mrs. K. Greedy, of Chester Street, Moree, that her son, Sapper Richard Victor Greedy, aged…

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War Finance Savings Effort Urged

North West Champion · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 1

While I appreciate the fine response of the Australian people who, in little more than 12 months, have subscribed well over £21,000,000 to…

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Narrabri's War Effort Narrabri Patriotic Fund

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 4

(Forward contributions to the Hon. Secretary of the Narrabri Patriotic Fund, P.O. Box 98, or phone 247. £2557 12 9…

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District News Bullawa Creek War Service Auxiliary Meeting

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 4

The Bullawa Creek War Service Auxiliary meeting was held at the School on Friday night last. Present: Mesdames Hunt, Kierans,…

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New Plan to Assist War Funds Bullawa Creek Enterprise

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 1

The men of the Bullawa Creek War Auxiliary have thought out a plan to raise money for the war fund…

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Stars of the Air Television—after the War? Radio Stars Who Have Worked in This Medium

North West Champion · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 2

But for the present war, television, according to experts, would have become before now a world-wide entertainment. For…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 4

LAST WAR ACE NOW DIRECTS:- Air Marshall W. A. Bishop, V.C., Canadian last war air ace, officially credited with 70 German aircraft victims, meets Canadian pilots of this war during a recent visit to Britain. He is now…

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Soldier's Farewell

Manilla Express · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 2

Despite a cold, wet night, Returned soldiers gathered in force at the club room on Saturday night to bid farwell to Mr. C. R…

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£100 In War Savings Certificates Moree Council's Action

North West Champion · Thursday 26 June 1941 · page 1

In response to a request from the Commonwealth War Loan and War Savings Certificates Committee to assist the War…

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