Allies Plan for Post-war Relief
LONDON, Wednesday (AAP).—A British contribution of £80 million to the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Northern Rivers · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1944
1,911 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 8 of 96
Switzerland May Be Involved in War
LONDON, Wednesday (AAP).—A warning that the danger of Switzerland becoming involved in war was increasing daily was given by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →No Gpo Clock Till War Ends
The Postmaster-General (Senator Ashley) announced in Sydney that because the use of manpower more urgently needed for other…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Costs Britain £13,250,000 Daily
LONDON, Wednesday (AAP).—Asking the House of Commons to grant a supplementary vote of £750…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dyraaba Soldier Settlers' Conditions
CASINO, Wednesday: The conditions under which some of the Dyraaba soldier settlers had to live were a disgrace to former…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →British Officers Praise Aust. Soldiers
FINISTERRE RANGES, Tuesday (delayed).—British Army officers who went into action with the Australians in the assault on Japanese…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Welcome Home To Eden Creek Soldiers
A very large gathering of friends of Privates C. A. Cullen and S. Beaumont met at the Eden Creek Hall to welcome them home after…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Welcome Home at Ghinni Ghi
Gunner Hugh O'Reilly was tendered a welcome home in the local hall. As the guest of the evening also reached his majority on the day of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Missing Soldier" Myth Started War Between Japan and China
China is now in her seventh year of war with Japan. For six years she has been fighting with inferior weapons, but with an indomitable spirit that has helped to even up the enemy's superiority. She has had many disappointments over these long and weary…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →States Plan Post-war Public Works
CANBERRA, Thursday. — The States will prepare immediately for the £200 million programme for post-war public works…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Editorial Post-war Future of New Guinea
More than ordinary interest has of late been manifested in the post-war future of New Guinea. Indeed, from statements published, it is evident that the white man is already planning to fully exploit the island's resources. Summarised, all this means that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ballina Soldiers and Farmer Share Lottery Prize
BALLINA, Thursday: Third prize in the State Lottery No. 1019 was shared by two Ballina soldiers, Pte Mick Flannagan and Pte Pat…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier's Death in New Guinea Brother of Woodenbong Resident
Caused by illness, the death of Private Stewart Cruickshanks, of Teven, son of Mr W. Cruickshanks and the late Mrs Cruickshanks…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Social, Presentation to Bexhill Soldier
A successful social organised by the Bexhill-Boatharbour branch of the Civic Fund was held in the Bexhill School of Arts in honour…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lismore Enlistments
Three enlistments for the R.A.A.F. and three for the W.A.A.A.F. were reported at Lismore Recruiting Depot yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldier Settlers Will: Retain Equity In Holdings Under Perpetual Lease — Lands Minister
CASINO, Thursday.—That settlers who transferred their tenure from soldier settlement to lease in perpetuity, under provisions of the new Bill, would not forfeit their equity in their holdings, in so far that they…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bangalow Soldiers' Welfare Assocn
At the monthly meeting of the Bangalow Soldiers' Welfare Association. Mr. R Chapman presiding, a letter was received from the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Long War Ahead"
OTTAWA, Friday (AAP).—Opening the fifth session of the 19th parliament, the Governor-General (the Earl of Athlone) warned that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Liberia Declares War on Axis
LONDON, Thursday: It is authoritatively stated that the Government of the Republic of Liberia today declared war against…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →British War Prisoners Lost Japanese Ship Sunk
LONDON, Friday: The War Office announces that Japan has supplied a list of British war prisoners who are stated to have…
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