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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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The War Day by Day (Department of Information)

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 February 1941 · page 4

IN AN ACTION which was perfectly conceived, perfectly commenced and perfectly carried out through long Hours of fighting, the A.I.F…

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War Picture Exchange of Smiles:--

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 4

A friendly smile, a cheery word-- Queen Elizabeth is going among British war wounded; they answer her with a smile; and a picture that could only be taken in a united, free country is obtained. INSTANT ACTION:--…

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The War Day by Day

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 4

BRITISH success in Libya and East Africa have brought Italy within measurable distance of complete defeat in Africa, and…

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Eastern War Clouds Japan Makes Moves German Hints of Third Front TOKIO

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 1

The Japanese Foreign Minister Mr. Matsuoka, actually indicated the line Japan was pursuing when he told the Diet today that…

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War Pictures the Ships That Disprove the Words:--

Manilla Express · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 4

"Mare Nostrum," say the Italians of the Mediterranean; but their efforts so far have not proved that it is. British battleships, sailing there like these, send them scurrying to their harbours and will continue to do so until every peaceful nation can also say "Our Sea." A.I.F. IN ANOTHER CLIME:--…

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Social Services And War

North West Champion · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 3

I read that a clash is possible in the Federal Cabinet between Ministers with opposite viewpoints on the subject of the expansion of social…

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Returned Soldiers' Emergency Battalion

North West Champion · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 1

When war broke out, the first question the 1914-18 soldier asked was, "What can we do to help?" In fact many of the more active ex-diggers…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 4

LONDON LEAVE:-- The cheery smiles and waves recently arrived in London--a party of Australian troops were setting out on a few hours' leave in the British Empire's capital. They like London and Londoners like…

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MANILLA & District News Palestine As The Present Day Australian Soldier Sees It

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 1

A resident of Manilla has received the following letter from a relative who is in the Australian Army in Egypt. It gives…

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Returned Soldiers Garrison Battalion Is In Reality A Returned Soldiers Emergency Battalion

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 4

When war broke out, the first question the 1914-18 soldier asked was, "What can we do to help?" In fact many of the more…

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Pictorial War News

North West Champion · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 6

BRITAIN'S QUEEN SEES BRITAIN'S DEFENCES. Queen Elizabeth plates her hands on the sandbags and leans forward to listen intently to a Tommy's explanation of his work during a visit to London's anti-aircraft defences. BUT THEY ARE STILL FREE…

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The War Day by Day

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 4

ALTHOUGH diplomatic circles still believe that there is no outstanding problem in East Asia incapable of solution by…

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Australian Automobiles Effect of War Conditions Big Decrease in Vehicles

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 2

The serious repercussions of the war, wartime restrictions and petrol rationing on Australia's motor industry, are disclosed in…

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8th Reserve Garrison Battalion Enlistments Still Being Accepted Signallers Wanted

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 1

Headquarters are very satisfied with the response of the exdiggers for the 8th—Part Time—Garrison Battalion, which goes…

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Reserve Garrison Battalion Camp Enlistments Still Being Accepted

North West Champion · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 2

Headquarters are very satisfied with the response of the ex-diggers for the 8th — Part Time — Garrison Battalion, Which goes…

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Anzac Buffet Art Union

Manilla Express · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 1

Among the many organisations working for the comfort of the fighting forces there is no keener or harder working body than…

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War Pictures British Captain :--

Manilla Express · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 4

Captain P. L. Vivian, of the H.M. S "Cossack "…

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Passing Comments War Portion Grows Serious:--

Manilla Express · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

There are indications that the war will take a very serious turn near future. The defeat of Italy and the frustration of…

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Red Cross Message From Prisoner of War

Manilla Express · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 4

The Red Cross Society in Sydney have just received a unique communication from a German Prison Camp. They believe it is…

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Message From Prisoner Of War

North West Champion · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 3

The Red Cross Society in Sydney have just received a unique communication from a German Prison Camp. They believe it is…

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