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The wars & local soldiers, 1943

291 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 7 of 15

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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Facts and Fairy Tales Australia's War Effort

North West Champion · Thursday 27 May 1943 · page 5

Facts.—Mr. Curtin, the Prime Minister, on taking office, stated in Parliament:— "The Navy was at the highest pitch…

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State's War Effort Vegetable Production An Important Contribution

The North Western Courier · Monday 31 May 1943 · page 4

Recognising the great importance of vegetables in maintaining health and that under the strenuous conditions imposed by the war…

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Enemy War Centres Blasted 1500 Tons Bombs Dropped on Wupperthal LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 31 May 1943 · page 1

Germany, which is very much on the defensive, as the tempo of great air offensive mounts, lost nearly '83 planes last week in a…

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Bright Musical Comedy. "The Chocolate Soldier."

North West Champion · Monday 31 May 1943 · page 4

A brilliant singing star makes her debut as a motion picture star at the Capitol to-night, Tuesday and Wednesday nights…

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Prisoners of War

North West Champion · Thursday 3 June 1943 · page 1

The latest army casualty list includes the names of Pte. D. L. Gordon (Boggabilla), Pte. P. E. Atkins (Bellata), and Cpl. G. K. M. McColl…

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The War Is a Personal Job. Fighting Facts for the Factories

North West Champion · Thursday 3 June 1943 · page 2

When 1,000 planes bombed Cologne, the Ministry of Aircraft Production in Britain knew which factory had supplied the planes…

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Petrol Ration For Wounded Soldiers

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 6

Troops returning wounded from active service are to receive a petrol ration equal to a month's supply for a civilian car owner…

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Prisoner of War

North West Champion · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. T. Gaffne[?] of Tamworth, and formerly of Moree, have been advised that their son, Pte. Leslie Gordon Gaffney, who had…

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Return to Wool Auctions After The War

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 3

Our next appraisement fixture in Sydney will be a small catalogue of approximately 800 bales of scoured skin wool, which is to…

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Post-war Reconstruction. Statement by Alex. Mair, M.l.a., Leader of the Opposition

North West Champion · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 2

Most of the statements made in recent months on Post War Reconstruction have, because of their sweeping generalisations,…

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Strategy for Australian War Zone Discussed Mr. Curtin and Gen. MacArthur Confer SYDNEY

North West Champion · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 1

Strategy for the Australian war zone was discussed at a conference in Sydney on Monday between the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) and the Commander-in-Chief in the South-West Pacific (General MacArthur)…

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The World Market Post War Restoration U.S.A. Now World's Leading Wool Consumer

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 June 1943 · page 3

Great Britain is the world's greatest wool buyer. Her purchases of the Australian, New Zealand, South…

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Soldiers Home on Leave

North West Champion · Monday 14 June 1943 · page 1

The following boys are home on leave from their battle stations:—W. Leighton, John Forrester, Athol Wilson, B. Dawson, G…

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Employment of Prisoners of War Favoured by P.P. BOARD Value of Lime to Sheep

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 June 1943 · page 7

Discussing the recent conference of Local Government bodies and P.P. Board at Coonabarabran to consider the…

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Soya Beans May Offer Jobs For Soldiers

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 June 1943 · page 6

Development of Australian production of the Soya bean, with its hundreds of uses from foods to fabrics, is advocated in the…

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British War Supplies to U.S.A. and Russia

North West Champion · Monday 21 June 1943 · page 3

The following article, reprinted from "The Times," Sidney, will give those persons prone to criticise Britain for her efforts in this war some…

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Rail Passes for Soldiers

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 June 1943 · page 3

Following a conference in Melbourne between the Commonwealth and State transport authorities, free railway passes to…

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Soldiers Home on Leave

North West Champion · Monday 21 June 1943 · page 1

Pte. J. Canavan is spending leave in Moree with his grandmother, Mrs. Duke, Iris Street. Pte. Canavan has just returned from active service in…

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Moree Soldiers Go Political Organisation Formed To Run Independent Candidate Strong Opposition to Sectional Law-Making

North West Champion · Monday 21 June 1943 · page 1

The Electorate of Gwydir will probably see a Soldiers' Independent candidate at the next Federal elections. The most largely attended meeting of soldiers held…

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