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The wars & local soldiers, 1943

291 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 6 of 15

"Irrevocable Priority" European Theatre of War LONDON

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

The European theatre of war has been given "irrevocable priority" over Far East, says the British official wireless to-day…

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War Agricultural Committee Suggestions From N.S.W.

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 May 1943 · page 7

The announcement of the establishment of a labour pool from which employers may obtain assistance for pressing seasonal work…

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Prisoners of War

North West Champion · Monday 10 May 1943 · page 1

Word has been received to the effect that Pte. Godwin and Pte. Jacki St. John are prisoner of war in Thailand Camp…

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Are They "Soldier-mad Slow Service in Shops. Girls Criticised. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Monday 10 May 1943 · page 2

Owing to the demands of the war, great difficulty is being experienced in carrying on ordinary business and industry…

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The Year's War Balance Sheet

North West Champion · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 4

With the final clean-up of the Axis forces in Tunisia the time is appropriate to strike a war balance sheet, with particular reference to…

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Post War Reconstruction Comprehensive Report To Shire Plans to Improve Country Services and Amenities

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 3

"It appears advisable that the Council should give consideration to the action it proposed to take to meet Post War reconstruction problems in the area," stated the Shire Clerk, Mr. T. W. Waugh, in…

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Sudanese Soldier Meets British Officer

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 7

A British officer stopping to talk to an "old soldier" from a British battalion a Sudanese warrior who has had over 20 years' service under the British flag.—Department of Information picture…

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Prisoner of War

North West Champion · Monday 17 May 1943 · page 1

Word was received this morning from the Minister for the Army to the effect that Pte. Thomas Armstrong is a prisoner of war in Malaya…

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Post War Reconstruction Suggestions by Councillors

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 May 1943 · page 3

Proposals for post-war work in their respective Ridings were submitted by Councillors at the last meeting of the Namoi Shire Council. They will be compiled by the Shire Clerk and directed to the appropriate…

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Local Soldier Killed in Tram Accident

North West Champion · Monday 17 May 1943 · page 1

The many friends of Mr. John Deacons, late of the 2nd A.I.F., will regret to learn that he was killed in a tram accident in Sydney on…

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Australia After the War

North West Champion · Thursday 20 May 1943 · page 4

Significant of the trend of thought in this fourth year of the war is the consideration now being given to plans for post-war reconstruction…

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Post-war Reconstruction. Will it be a Revolution?

North West Champion · Thursday 20 May 1943 · page 3

Mr. F. T. Yeoman writes as follows:— The position, as we all appear to feel, about post-war reconstruction,…

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Great Britain's Interest In Pacific Conflict Stressed Mr. Churchill Pledges War On Japan

North West Champion · Thursday 20 May 1943 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Wednesday (A.A.P.).—Addressing Congress, Mr. Churchill pledged that Britain would wage the war against the Japanese in the Pacific "side by side with you while there is breath in our bodies…

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Comforts Parcels for Soldiers

North West Champion · Thursday 20 May 1943 · page 1

Mrs. I. Fawcett, of Frome Street, is seeking the names of any soldiers who are not receiving parcels from the local Comforts Fund. If any…

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On Leave From Battle Areas Returned Men Entertained Amusing Experiences Related Armd. Division's Tribute To Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 May 1943 · page 4

Members of the R.S.S.&.A.I.L.A. Sub Branch and Narrabri Fathers' Association met at the Diggers' Club Rooms to…

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War-time Rabbit Control

North West Champion · Monday 24 May 1943 · page 4

The rabbit problem is at present creating much concern amongst landholders. It is, of course, generally recognised that the best method of…

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An Interesting Lecture. Man's Place in Post-War Reconstruction

North West Champion · Monday 24 May 1943 · page 5

A profound and interesting lecture to men was given in the Parish Hall on Thursday evening by the Rt. Rev. J. S. Moyes,…

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CONTROL of the Skies Next Phase Of War In Central Mediterranean LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 May 1943 · page 1

A[?] airforces, continuing their non-stop raids, are smashing raids are power in the central Mediterranean…

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Diana Parnham Sensation. Quickly "Dumps" Two Suitors. And Marries a U.S. War Correspondent. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Monday 24 May 1943 · page 2

Miss. Diana Parnham, stage star of Melbourne, is a lightning-change-artist-of-mind when it comes to love affairs…

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Prisoner of War Mail

North West Champion · Thursday 27 May 1943 · page 8

To help the Red Cross in its work and addressing letters to prisoners of war, senders of letters are asked to be sure to include in the address on…

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