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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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War Expenditure Sources of Funds

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 2

Expenditure on war purposes by the Commonwealth Government daring' the six months ended December 31 last totalled…

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Serious Times Appeal by Diggers' President to Help War Effort

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Narrabri Sub-Branch of the R. S.A.I.L.A.. held at the Club rooms on Friday evening) Mr. R…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 4

FIGHTING FOR THE ALLIED CAUSE:-- Czech and Polish soldiers, trained, in France, march by eager,to join the fight against the destroyer of their countries' liberty. Behind them come their colours, presented to them by their local…

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Police Guard Wounded Man. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 1

Shortly after a man was admitted to Muswellbrook hospital last night with wounds in his throat, the police visited a house and found the body…

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The War Day by Day

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 4

A German move through Bulgaria is expected shortly. It may be directed at Salonika with the object of ending the Greek campaign by…

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District News Pilliga War Effort

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 6

A strong committee has been formed at Pilliga known as the Pilliga District Farewell and Welcome Home Club the objects of the Club are to…

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The War on Many Fronts Measure for Measure

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 4

Every part of the British Empire is pouring its full measure into the British Empire's mighty war effort. In a Canadian factory the calibres of shells are here being tested. Afterwards comes the weighing and coating with rust-resisting paint.—Department of Information picture…

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Pictorial Phases of the War Inspecting an Armoured Division

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 5

Mr. Anthony Eden. British Secretary of State for War, inspecting an armoured division in the Eastern Command. He saw the impressive British Army of to-day, an ever-growing force equipped with up-to-up minute. fast-moving engines of war.—Department of Information picture. Beneath the mighty guns of a British warship, the crew assemble for Sunday morning "divisions," a term…

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Can Avoid War U.S. and Japan Ambassador's Statement WASHINGTON

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 1

In his first interview to the Press, the Japanese Ambassador in Washington (Mr. Nomura), said he believed that Japan and the United…

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Council Honour Roll

Manilla Express · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 2

The Honour Roll at the Council Chambers has just been been brought up to date. It includes the names of the aldermen…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 4

THE GUN'S EYES:-- Britain fights with modern weapons. Picture taken in an antiaircraft gun control centre gives some idea of these mechanical methods…

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Post- War World

North West Champion · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 3

Speaking in Wales last week, English Privy Seal, Mr. Attlee, referred to the necessity for planning a new world for after the war…

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Two Phases of the War Free France Sails with Britain

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

Aboard a French depot ship in Britain, Vice-Admiral Museller Inspects a guard of honour of men of the Free French Navy, men who still fight with Britain for freedom.—Department of Information picture…

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Diggers' Farewelled At Soldiers' Club

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 1

With Mr. Bob Bowden in the chair there was a big [?] up of Diggers at the Soldiers Club on Friday evening last, the object…

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Soldiers And Road Accidents

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 3

"We agree with Mr. Bruxner that road accidents among soldiers can be checked," said Mr. H. E. Richards, acting general secretary of the N.R…

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New War Planes

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 1

During the winter lull,a desperate race has been going on between British and German experts to perfect better planes for…

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War Pictures Woman Doctor Joins the British Navy:--

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 4

Dr. Genevieve Rewcastle, M.B., CH.B., first woman to be attached to the British Navy's Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. She has been given the relative rank of Surgeon-Lieutenant, an honour never before held by a woman…

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Manilla & District News Manilla Patriotic and War Fund

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 1

At the meeting of the above Committee held on February last it was decided that the [?]nual collection be taken d[?]…

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Arab Soldier of Britain

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 4

An Arab, but he has chosen to fight on Britain's side. He belongs to the Arab Legion, composed entirely of Bedouins, that patrols the…

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War Pictures

Manilla Express · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 4

THE THREE-TO-ONE FIGHTER:-- This is the Spitfire, single-seater fighter of the British Royal Air Force, and in aerial combat, with odd sometimes three to one, its eight machine-guns are continually blazing to victory against…

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