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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

262 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 11 of 14

Science of War

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 10

The value of the part played by Australian scientists in the war effort is incalculable, states the latest edition of the Department of…

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U.s. Soldiers at Hollandia

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 10

U.S. infantrymen, part of the American assault force which landed at Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea, 1944, advance cautiously through a cocoanut palm grove in pursuit of the fleeing Japanese. The men proceed carefully because Japanese snipers may be…

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Moree Move for Improved Educational Facilities Support for Mooted War Memorial Educational Centre

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 4

An enthusiastic meeting of delegates of a number of Moree organisations unanimously decided to wholeheartedly support the efforts…

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Board's Post War Plans

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 6

A report was submitted at the monthly meeting of the Narrabri Pastures Protection on proposed post-war…

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Jack Benny on War Loans

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 9

Jack Benny, American film comedian and radio star, does not only see the funny side of life. Speaking at a Sydney luncheon…

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New Army Service Help for Soldiers' Dependants

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 9

Special Officers have been appointed by the Australian Army to help in adjusting problems for soldiers'…

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War's Final Phase-Moscow East Prussia Ablaze Dozens of Towns Burning LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 August 1944 · page 1

"Have no doubts about it, the Red Army will cross the East Prussian border any moment now. This is war's…

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Lustre to the Laurels of Anzac Spectacular Film for Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 7

Diggers of 1914-18 created for Australia the tradition of Tnzac Such names as Bardia, and El-Alamein tell how well their sons…

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Rumania Out of War Is Now Ally LONDON, Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 1

A Royal proclamation broadcast by Bucharest radio announced Rumania's acceptance of Russian peace terms, and…

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Anzac House Appeal:--

Manilla Express · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 2

The guessing competition conducted by the Returned Soldiers League for Anzac House Appeal was won by R. J. E. Faulks who…

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The War

Manilla Express · Tuesday 29 August 1944 · page 1

Events are moving fast in Europe. The Allies are massing along the Seine on a 200 mile front, while the Russian troops…

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Hope Appeals for War Loan Support

The North Western Courier · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 7

Comedian Bob Hope stepped out of character for a few moments during his stay in Sydney and made a moving appeal for war…

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German Crisis in France Collapse Matter of Days Fastest War In History LONDON, Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 1

American forces have broken wide open what remains of the remains of the enemy front in France and advances…

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War Facts in Brief

Manilla Express · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 3

Since the Commonwealth Training Scheme was inaugurated in December, 1939, more than 100,000 trainees have completed…

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Fifth Year of War Narrabri Observes Call to Prayer

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 5

There was a good attendance in the Town Hall last night to commemorate the National Day of Prayer called…

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Killed in Action Flight Sergeant Norman Marsh

Manilla Express · Tuesday 5 September 1944 · page 3

News has been received by Ins relatives in Manilla through the International Red Cross. at. Geneva, that Flight Sergeant…

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The War

Manilla Express · Tuesday 5 September 1944 · page 4

Events are moving so fast in Europe that news a day old is stale. the Western front all the…

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Hungary at War London, Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 1

After naming 18 places in Hungary which were allegedly, attacked by Rumanians, the Hungarian newsagency says that the…

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"Best News of War" Lights On In England. LONDON, Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 1

The best news of the war for the British home front, is how the "Daily Mail" describes the announcement by the…

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No Alternative to War Loans

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 September 1944 · page 2

Australia has no shortage of "authorities" of monetary systems, credit and finance. Some think we should raise money for…

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