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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

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Great Arial Bombardment to "Wind Up" European War London

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 September 1944 · page 1

The air war against Germany and occupied territories was intensified today when Allied bombers went over Europe in strength to…

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Carrying War From Air Great Assault Continues LONDON

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 September 1944 · page 1

Between 1 p.m. on Tuesday and the same hour to-day, the bomber command sent over 1400 planes over Europe…

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Soldiers' Smokes

Manilla Express · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 3

Soldiers going on leave are to be allowed take with them their full ration of tobacco and cigarettes, said the Minister for the…

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Miners To Submit Post War Plan

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 September 1944 · page 2

The General President of the Miners' Federation said he intended to submit the unions' plan for post-war reconstruction in the…

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97 Civilians Died in War in Australia

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 September 1944 · page 2

Ninety-seven civilians have been killed or died of injuries on the mainland as a result of enemy action and 44 are missing…

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Manilla War Loan

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 September 1944 · page 2

The following committee has been appointed to control Manilla Second Victory War Loan effort:--Aid. A. R. Macleod…

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Manilla Patriotic and War Fund

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 September 1944 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Manilla Patriotic and War Fund was held on Saturday and it was disclosed that there was a credit…

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Fine Effort Narrabri Police Anzac House Appeal

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 5

The net proceeds of the Narrabri Anzac Appeal effort conducted by officers of the local Police Force amount to £283/7/6. This includes…

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The War

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 September 1944 · page 3

The German rout in Estonia has been so complete and rapid that almost the whole country has been cleared in a few days…

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Co-ordination for Post War Chamber's Proposal

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 September 1944 · page 7

The Narrabri Chamber of Commerce, at their monthly meeting in the "Courier" building on Monday night, decided to move for the formation of a Public Bodies Association with the object of co-ordinating the…

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Manilla Returned Soldiers' League

Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 October 1944 · page 1

The Legacy Club of Sydney was recently forwarded a donation of £1610- by the Manilla, branch of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A…

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Welcome Home and Farewell

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 October 1944 · page 1

All returned servicemen, and all servicemen on leave are cordially invited to attend a welcome home to be held in the…

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War Loan Concert

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 October 1944 · page 1

When comedian Wally Reynolds brings a show to town it is an even belt that it is something out of the box…

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To Entertain Convalescent Soldiers:--

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 October 1944 · page 3

The 2 T.M. Womens Radio Club, of Tamworth, in order to entertain parties of convalescent soldiers from the 102nd A.G.H…

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Allied Planes Swarm Over Germany Heaviest Attack of War Raids From All Sides

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 October 1944 · page 1

The heaviest air attack in history was launched against the front line in Germany in twenty-four hours over the…

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Lustre to the Laurels of Anzac

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 October 1944 · page 4

The Diggers of 1914-18 created for Australia the tradition of Anzac. Such names as Bardia, Tobruk and El Alamein tell how…

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Manilla's War Loan Rally

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 October 1944 · page 2

On Saturday next, at 3.15 p.m., Mr. Walter Marks, who has successfully conducted our Rallies in the past will again make a…

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War Loan Concert

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 October 1944 · page 5

With memory of Wally Reynolds' concert earlier in the year stall fresh in our minds there is sure to be a…

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Food in War Time Miracle of the Irrigation Areas

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 October 1944 · page 6

Swinging over from peace to war, the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Areas now produce twenty-five per cent of all canned and dried…

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Official War Film "Sons of the Anzacs"

Manilla Express · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 4

No men of any country, with the exception of those of Britain itself, have fought in more places in this war than the young men…

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