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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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:—…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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