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The wars & local soldiers, 1943

291 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 15

Prisoners of War Street Donations

North West Champion · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 4

All persons, especially mothers, wives and relatives of the men of the fighting forces, and prisoners of war, are requested to attend a meeting,…

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"Ploughshares Into Swords." a War-Time Romance

North West Champion · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 6

The extent to which State Government resources and services have been made available to, and utilised by, the National…

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Wounded on Xmas Day

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 5

An interesting story of his experiences in New Guinea is related by Pte. Everett Eather, son of Mr. Rowley Eather, of…

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Post-war Problems

North West Champion · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 7

Some brief, but very interesting, discussions on post-war reconstruction problems took place at the recent Farmers and…

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End of War Seen by "Old Moore."

North West Champion · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 8

Old Moore's Almanack is a British publication that has been running for 246 years. It is notable for its predictions, some right and others far…

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Soldiers Can't Get Beds. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 4

It is a sad commentary on Sydney that many soldiers are unable to obtain beds at hotels, and other places of accommodation,…

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Welcome Home Extended to Local Servicemen

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 February 1943 · page 4

A number of servicemen returned from service overseas were welcomed to an informal evening in the local club…

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War, Wool and Politics

North West Champion · Monday 15 February 1943 · page 4

Referring to the statement of Mr. J. J. Clark, M.H.R., that certain wool firms were attempting to sabotage the Federal Government's plan to…

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War Salvage Collections Conference Between Local Shires, Municipality and Chamber of Commerce

North West Champion · Monday 15 February 1943 · page 5

Last Wednesday, under the auspices of the Moree Chamber of Commerce, a conference was held to consider ways and means of…

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War on the Grand Scale

North West Champion · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 4

The dominating feature of the war landscape in recent weeks has been me phenomenal success of the Soviet troops. To have won back in roughly…

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1942 War Effort School of Narrabri Inspectorate

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 5

Cash raised and paid into various funds £1516/11/3. In addition a diverse and extensive contribution of goods in kind and salvage…

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50% Increase In Soldiers' Pensions

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 4

There is marked evidence that moves to obtain an increase of 50 per cent in soldiers' pensions are gaining support amongst Federal…

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District Soldiers Praised at V.C's FUNERAL

North West Champion · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 1

Praise and congratulations from the station commander were earned by the bearing of the R.A.A.F. sergeants who comprised the firing party…

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War Council to Be Asked a Question. Brisbane

North West Champion · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 1

The Leader of the Federal Opposition (Mr. Fadden) said yesterday that when the War Council again met he would raise the question why…

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New Highways to Expire After War

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 6

When motor touring is again permissible in the Common wealth and, tyres and petrol are in adequate supply…

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The Soldier and Politics

North West Champion · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 4

It seems inevitable that, with so many people going into the fighting services, the time must come when the relations of the services with the…

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Welcome Home Party

North West Champion · Monday 1 March 1943 · page 5

Private Theo Reardon, who was home on leave, was entertained recently at a welcome home function at "Wynola," by a large number of…

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Post-War Preparations

North West Champion · Monday 1 March 1943 · page 2

It is very necessary for Australia to consider her position and what it will be in post-war times with these continued…

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"We Give From the Heart" Papuans' £400 for War Effort

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 March 1943 · page 3

"We have collected some money —one hundred pounds—we give it from they heart." This is from a speech by…

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Women's Difficulties. Problems of Hygiene. War Effort Affected. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Monday 1 March 1943 · page 5

Many are the discomforts, trials and tribulations of War, not the least of which to-day is the shortage of supply of articles…

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