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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

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Big Fires in London Germany's War Plants Destroyed by R.A.F. LONDON, Wednes

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

The fire power over London on Tuesday night was at time greater and more concentrated than any other raid of the war, and…

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Post-War Tourist Industry

North West Champion · Monday 28 February 1944 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. urges that local authorities and other persons vitally interested in tourist traffic should not wait until after the war before…

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Honour Roll

Manilla Express · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 2

The time has arrived for the compilation of an Honour Roll for Manilla and district. All who have enlisted in the Services will…

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Welcome Home

The North Western Courier · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 5

On Saturday night last at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. Kay, of Dangar village, L/Cpl. Sid Fielder, and Pte. "Blue" Haynes…

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Jet Propulsion Plane One of War's Best Kept Secrets

The North Western Courier · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 7

During the fourth war bond drive, in a nationwide broadcast U.S. Army Colonel Don Kern, flying over an…

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Huge Sums Invested in Synthetic Rubber Huge Plants May Be Junked After War

The North Western Courier · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 6

When the war-time synthetic rubber production plans of America, Canada and Great Britain are completed, the…

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U. S. Soldiers See Wrecked Enemy Plane

The North Western Courier · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 7

This Japanese seaplane being examined by U.S. Army troops on the beach, was part of the toll paid by the enemy when American forces took Makin Atoll in the Gilbert Islands of the Central Pacific. Capture of the Gilbert Atolls of Makin, Tarawa, and Abemama, in…

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Women and Post War

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 7

Mrs. Arthur Grenfell, O.B.E., World Vice-President of the Y.W. C.A., who will shortly visit Australia, will be the Guest of Lady…

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Honour Roll

Manilla Express · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 1

The time has arrived for the compilation of an Honour Roll for Manilla and district. All who have enlisted in the Services will…

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Manilla Patriotic and War Fund

Manilla Express · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 2

The following additional donations have been collected by Mr. M. Park: A. Jenner, £11-; Alf. Chapman, 10-; W. Glover. 5-;…

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Tug-O'-War

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 March 1944 · page 2

A century and more ago, Lord Byron (or someone) wrote "When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war". Well, the…

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Shortage of Labour When War Ends. Premier's View of Early Post-War Period

North West Champion · Monday 6 March 1944 · page 3

Although half a million men and women of New South Wales who are now in the services or engaged in war production will have…

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Country Politics "After the War" Country Party's Realistic Policy

North West Champion · Monday 6 March 1944 · page 3

AS might nave been expected, Country Party policy plating to the post-war readjustment period is…

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Government Versus Private Enterprise. Danger in Post-War Years. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Monday 6 March 1944 · page 5

When the war is over, the great majority of Australians will want to enjoy the freedom of pre-war years…

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N.z. Soldier Arrested on Murder Charge

North West Champion · Monday 6 March 1944 · page 1

AUCKLAND, N.Z., Monday.—The police early yesterday arrested Thomas Rex Beagle, a 19-year-old New Zealand soldier, on a charge of…

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Country Politics "After the War" Country Party's Realistic Policy

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 6

AS might have been expected, Country Party policy relating to the post-war readjustment period is…

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Returned Soldiers Sub Branch Active Year: Growing Membership New President and Officers Elected

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 7

The annual general meeting of the R.S.S.& A.I.L.A. was held at the Club Rooms, with the President, Dr. Hughes in the…

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Shortage of Labour When War Ends Premier's View of Early Post War Period

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 March 1944 · page 4

"Although half a million men and women of New South Wales who ate now in the services or engaged in war…

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Settlement Purchase and Soldiers' Group Purchases. Conversion Into Leases in Perpetuity

North West Champion · Monday 13 March 1944 · page 3

The Minister for Lands. Mr. Tully, states that the Closer Settlement Amendment (Conversion) Act, 1943, which provides for the…

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War Facts in Brief

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 March 1944 · page 4

New supercharging apparatus fitted to the Rolls-Royce engine of the Spitfire, known throughout the world for its victory in…

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