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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

489 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 8 of 25

Anzac Day Twenty-Sixth Anniversary

Manilla Express · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 2

Over 80 returned soldiers led the march on Anzac day through the streets of Manilla. They were followed by 50 or more members…

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Anzac Day Service at Rural School

Manilla Express · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 2

Anzac Day was commemorated at the District Rural School on Thursday morning. At 10.30 a.m. the primary and…

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War Pictures from Overseas Anti-aircraft Heavyweight at Sea

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 4

The gun crew of a 4in. anti-aircraft gun on a British patrol vessel going into action to break up an enemy air attack.—Dept. of Information picture…

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The District's Part in New War Loan Committee to Launch Appeal

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 2

To give every help to the Government in competing its new 135,000,000 war loan, a committee formed in the Council…

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Anzac Ball

Manilla Express · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 2

Manilla's 1941 Anzac Ball was not only the most successful function ever conducted by the local Returned Soldiers' League, which…

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One of War's Problems

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

One of the problems that may face an advancing army is the crossing of rivers when all bridges have been destroyed by the retreating enemy. To counter this the Royal Engineers of the British Array have perfected rapid bridging methods, and this picture shows sections of a bridge being swiftly rowed.—Dept. of Inf. picture…

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Capitalise Your Patriotism By Supporting War Loan

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 3

While [?] gallant Australian troops have written pages of imper[?]able history on the battlefields of Greece the clear duty…

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Wool and War Britain The World's Merchant

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 3

The wool industry in Australia is favourably situated though a prohibition now prevails on the slaughtering of sheep and lambs for export…

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The War from Various Angles Another Italian Loss

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 5

This Fiat fighter was one of the thirteen Italian planes destroyed by British Air Force fighters when the Italians attempted their first air raid against London. Not a single bomb was dropped on British soil. Department of Information picture. NORTHERN IRELAND FIGHTS IN BRITAIN'S CAUSE…

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Pictures from the War Areas Polish Squadron's Brilliant Record

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 3

Commanded by a British officer and co-operating with the British Air Force, phots of a crack Polish fighter squadron have shot down 126 [?]man aircraft in six weeks. Here Polish photos of the squadron describe their adventures in an air battle to the British commander—Department of…

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Guns, Planes, Tanks And Ships Canada's Great War Effort

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

Details of Canada's war effort were given by the High Commissioner (Dr. Burchell, K.C.), in an address to the Royal Empire Society. Canada was…

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Prisoners of War

Manilla Express · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 2

The local branch of the Red Cross Society are holding all particulars in connection with mailing parcels and letters to…

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Prisoners of War

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 2

The British United Press has received a message from a neutral corresponded, in Yugoslavia who visited over 250 Anzac and British prisoners…

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Commonwealth War Loan Appeal by Chairman of Bank Board

North West Champion · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 3

Sir Robert Claude Beading, Chairman of the Commonwealth Bank Board, speaking on the national radio net-work on…

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R.a.a.f. the War Takes a New Turn

North West Champion · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 5
Also in The North Western Courier

In the last few weeks, the war has taken a very interesting, turn. A turn very much for the better. At first glance the news from Greece…

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The Vital Issue Win the War First Cr. Gilby Sums Up

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 2

Cr. G. H. P. Gilby, endorsed Country candidate for Namoi, has completed an extensive tour of the Bingara, Upper Horton and Wee Waa…

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Managing Director of Wool Firm Enlists

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 2

Mr. J. D. MacLeod, Managing Director of Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd., has enlisted in the A.I.F. An exacting wool season, which…

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Managing Director Enlists

North West Champion · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 3

Mr. J. D. MacLeod, Managing Director of Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd., has enlisted in the A.I.F. An exacting wool season, which…

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Commonwealth War Loan Appeal for Support

North West Champion · Monday 12 May 1941 · page 1

A strong [?] for support of the Commonwealth War Loan was made at the official opening [?] the Moree Show on Friday by…

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