Returned Soldiers & Ex-militia Trainees Urgently Required for the 8th. Garrison Battalion
The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 2
Returned Soldiers and ex-Militia Trainees have responded splendidly. Over 200 men have enlisted in the 8th Garrison Battalion in the last…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Returned Soldiers Manilla Branch hold Annual Meeting
Manilla Express · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2
The annual meeting of Manilla branch of the Returned Soldiers League was held on Saturday last. Although quite a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hospital Protection For Soldiers' Dependants
Manilla Express · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2
At the annual meeting of the Manilla branch of the Returned Soldiers League on Saturday last, Mr. H. V. Dowe moved:…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier's Life in Malaya Before the Japanese appeared on the Horizon
Manilla Express · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2
Soldiers life in Malaya before the appearance of the Japanese has been vividly related by Pte. H. J.(Chum) McNamara, in a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →LOCAL & GENERAL War Savings Certificates.-
The North Western Courier · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 1
Sales of War Savings Certificates for week-ending Saturday, January 31, totalled £379. Presbyterian Church Services…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Manilla Soldiers Enjoy Xmas Comforts
Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 2
The Returned Soldiers League posted approximately 60 parcels to men of the A.I.F. in the Middle East…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Parliament and the War Mr. Curtin Opposes Early Meeting
The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 2
Whether or not Parliament will meet in the near future will be discussed at the next meeting of the Advisory War Council…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →District Ambulance Bellata to Be Canvassed Committeemen Enlist
The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 1
The January committee meeting of the Namol-Walgett District Ambulance Service, was held late in the month owing to Mr. H. J. Sims…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →LOCAL & GENERAL War Savings Certificates
The North Western Courier · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 1
Total value of war savings certificates sold for week-ending Saturday last, amounted, to £287. Narrabri Rugby League…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Insurance Probable Premium Rates
The North Western Courier · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 2
Probable yearly premium rates of war risk insurance under the scheme now being completed by the Federal Government are:—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Letter From Prisoners of War
The North Western Courier · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 2
A cheerful letter has just been received from Corporal Francis McDermott, who is a Prisoner of War at Bolzano, Italy. He has written to his…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Finance for War Sharp Rise In Deposits
The North Western Courier · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 4
Deposits of the Commonwealth Bank have increased by £12 million last week, after a rise of £9 million in the previous week…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Prisoner of War
Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 3
Word has been received by Mrs. A. G. Carter of North–brook Lane, Manilla, that her brother, Cpl. R. J. Quinn of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Manilla Soldier Dies of Illness in Middle East
Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 3
Word has been received by his wife, of the death of Lance Cpl. Bernard Patrick Greer, in Palestine. No other particulars…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Returned Men Critical
The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 2
Several A.I.F. men invalided home from the Middle East who have arrived in Australia criticised the distribution of comforts in that theatre…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Missing, Believed Killed in Action
Manilla Express · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 2
Word has been received in Manilla that Lieut. Leslie Arthur Sulman, of ''Kurrumbede'', Gunedah, is reported missing and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Japan and Prisoners of War
Manilla Express · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 4
The Minister for the Army. Mr. Forde, says that the Commonwealth Government had been advised officially that the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →29,000 Wanted for War Plants
The North Western Courier · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 4
Munition factories coming into production in Australia in the next six months will require 29,000 more men and women employees. The biggest…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →LOCAL & GENERAL Narrabri Soldier's Message
The North Western Courier · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 1
In "Voices, from Overseas" broadcast last Friday night, a recording made by Pte. M. McFadden was heard. The message will be repeat…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Shot a Crocodile Urunga Soldier's Experience His Brother A German Prisoner
The North Western Courier · Monday 16 February 1942 · page 4
Writing from Malaya (before the Jap's entry) to his brother (Mr. H. F. Clerke, of Urunga). Private W. A. Clerke acknowledges receipt of…
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