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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1944

262 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 14

Tug-O'-War

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 5

As the time for the big event at the Collins Park Sports on Easter Monday approaches, the teams are…

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Conversion of Settlement Purchases and Soldiers' Group Purchases into Leases in Perpetuity

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 7

The Minister for Lands, Mr. Tully. stated to-day that the Closer Settlement Amendment (Conversion) Act, 1943 which…

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Honour Roll

Manilla Express · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 4

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 17 March 1944 · page 1

The following donations to the Manilla Patriotic and War Fund have been collected by Mr. C. W. Coote. and are gratefully…

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Step Up Production Part Money Plays in War

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 2

There are millions of skilled workers toiling day and night—for Hitler. Propaganda and brute force keep them working. But…

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Honour Roll

Manilla Express · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 4

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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The War Loan

Manilla Express · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 1

The new War Loan of 150 million pounds, opens on March 28--less than a fortnight's time. Manilla has been set a quota…

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"Welcome Home" at Terry Hie Hie

North West Champion · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 4

A welcome home was tendered Ptes. Gwydir Smith, Ted Smith and Norman Phelps in the Terry Hie Hie Hall last Saturday night. These lads…

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Tug-'O-War

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 6

Amid the growing interest in the above event, scheduled for Collins Park on Easter Monday, many people have wanted to know…

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War Facts in Brief

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 6

Before the war vegetable dehydration was almost unknown in Australia. Now there are 23 dehydrating plants operating and a…

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Lower Incomes. Financing The War. Loan Investments

North West Champion · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 3

With over two-thirds of the national incomes received by people earning less than £400 a year, it is obvious that a…

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Moree Soldier Decorated

North West Champion · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, of Belgravia Street, Moree, have received word that their son, Private H. G. Smith, has been decorated with…

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Honour Roll

Manilla Express · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 4

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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Prisoner of War Bulletin

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 2

Next of kin of prisoners of war in Europe and the Far East are reminded that the monthly Bulletin published by Australian Red…

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Australians Becoming War Weary. Melbourne

North West Champion · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 1

Speaking to a, church gathering at Fitzroy yesterday, thay Minister for Information (Mr. Caiwell) said that many people pretended to be…

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When the War Is Won—what Then?

North West Champion · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 4

Have you given a thought to what may be able to do to help in repatriating our men and women of the services? What a task; If can be…

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Officer Prisoners of War In OflagVIHF

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 8

Information has been received through the International Red Cross that 8 Australian Officers are now interned in Oflag VIIIF…

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Reality of War. Civilians' Task. Must Lend Money

North West Champion · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 4

Today thousands of Australians are fighting for "a better world" to live in. Their task has taken them to some of the toughest…

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Victorious March to Rumania Russians Liberate Ukraine Shatter Wounded German Armies LONDON, Sunday. The Russians have reached

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 1

the Rumanian border in force. This historic news is revealed by Stalin in an order of the day, which announces that after the…

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[?] Says Japs Showing Signs of Weakness Pacific War May End Sooner Than Anticipated

North West Champion · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 1

LONDON, Sun. (A.A.P.).—It is possible that the Pacific may progress more rapidly than was light possible, declared Mr. Churchill in a in which he said that the Japs are…

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