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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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Air War's Future

Manilla Express · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 4

The most relentless battle of the air -- the struggle for an ever greater altitude -- is being fought by designers, technicians,…

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Australian Red Cross Society Prisoners of War receive Red Parcels

Manilla Express · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 4

Letters recently received from Prisoners of War give the Red Cross news of the arrival of their parcels in various prison camps…

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Our War Effort. (To the Editor)

North West Champion · Monday 11 August 1941 · page 1

Sir,— ■Disclosure of trade figures is for­bidden under the National Security Act, and publication in the Common­wealth Year Book of details for 1939-40-—delayed for six months—will soon toi-o nlace. as their announcement…

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Wool And Top Prices Differing War—time Policies

North West Champion · Monday 11 August 1941 · page 3

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report:-The home issue price of average 64's tops in Great Britain is 43[?]d. per lb., or 17d. higher…

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Administrator's Explanation. Of War Comforts Funds For Men of the Services

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 August 1941 · page 1

A concise statement of bow the N.S.W. Division of the Australian Comforts Fond (Lord Mayor's Fund), Utilized their…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Prisoners Of War

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

It is learned from German sources that Signaller E. Lilliebridge, of Narrabri West, and Gunner J. Collyer, of Narrabri, are prisoners of war in…

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Wounded and Missing Lance Sergeant Les. M. Flett

Manilla Express · Friday 15 August 1941 · page 2

The 273rd casualty list contains the name of Lance-Sergeant, Leslie M. Flett previously reported missing, now reported wounded…

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Pictorial Aspects of the War American Ambulance Girls in Britain

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 4

The American Ambulance unit in Britain has a fleet of 260 vehicles staffed by their surgeons, nurses and drivers. In this picture girls from the U.S.A. are seen cleaning and refueling one of the ambulances.—Department of Information picture…

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Turrawan Soldier Farewelled

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 1

Over 70 residents of Turrawan and the surrounding district assembled at the home of Mr. T. Smith, Turrawan on Wednesday evening last to bid…

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Additional Enlistments

North West Champion · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 1

Mr. E. W. Daniel, local Recruiting Officer, informs us that the following have enlisted during the past few weeks:—C. E. Binge, Boomi; G…

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A.I.F. Enlistments. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 1

The Minister for the Army (Mr. Spender) announced last night that enlistments had increased during the last fortnight…

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Experiences in Greece Surprising Story of what Soldiers can Endure

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 2

Writing to relatives in Manilla from the Middle East private Allan Ogle gives a most interesting review of life among the…

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War Finance

North West Champion · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 5

The campaign for the sale of War Savings Certificates and for advance subscriptions to future war loans is being intensified and…

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Handicrafts for Wounded Soldiers

Manilla Express · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 4

The Society of Arts and Crafts is arranging to have the patients in the 113th Military Hospital. Concord, taught a variety of…

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War Finance

Manilla Express · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 4

The campaign for the sale of War Savings Certificates and for advance subscriptions to future War Loans is being intensified…

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Australia's War Bill

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, has stated that the next year of war would cost Australia more than the entire cost of the…

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Peace in Syria Vivid Story by Manilla Soldier

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 August 1941 · page 3

Writing to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hall of Court Street, Manilla, Signalman Harvey Hall states that his present position is…

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Canada at War

North West Champion · Thursday 28 August 1941 · page 4

Canada's eleven and a half million people, whether they speak French or English, are throwing all their efforts into war for a second time…

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Letters and Parcels For Prisoners of War

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 August 1941 · page 3

As soon as instructions for the sending of letters or parcels to prisoners of war is received by the Red Cross, the news is publicised as…

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First Taste Of War Wished He Was Back in Moree

North West Champion · Thursday 28 August 1941 · page 1

Writing to Mr. Reg. Thompson; a Moree member of the A.L.F. overseas states that although Jerry had been trying to shift…

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