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Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1940

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Hansard and War History Recalled Censoring of Speeches

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 4

Whilst it is not suggested that the Government has had any such thing in its mind, there is no question but that…

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War at Sea Failed to Leave Uruguayan Waters Montevideo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 1

Having failed to clear Uruguayan territorial waters before the expiration of the time limit set at 6.30 a.m., local time…

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OBITUARY Death Of Dubbo War-time Mayor George Albert Wheeler Champion Bowler

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1940 · page 4

George Albert Wheeler, Mayor of Dubbo for two years during the Great War, and one of the most highly esteemed residents of the…

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Fashions and War End of Curls Prophesied

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 5

Lecturing on "Fashions and War," Mr. James Laver, assistant keeper of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, prophesied…

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The Last War Australia’s Contribution. Cost in Men and Money

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 7

Questions are often asked regarding Australia’s contribution to the war of 1914-18, both in respect of the number of enlistments and…

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In the War to Win United Australia German Talk Is False

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 4

Australia is telling the world in no uncertain voice that facing Nazi Germany there is a united Empire, and more than…

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War in the Air Two Rescued From Forced Down Plane London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 1

Two occupants were rescued from the wreckage of a British plane which made a forced landing; The men suffered superficial burns…

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Red Cross Notes Hospital for Soldiers Equipment Needed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 2

Now that soldiers from other States are also training in New South Wales, side by side with men from our own districts, the need for help in the Red…

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German War Lord

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 1

MARSHAL GOERING Hitler's right-hand man, who has been appointed Supreme Dictator of War Industry…

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Germany and War Special Economic System Rotterdam

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 6

Dr. Funk, German Minister for Economics, in a speech at Saizburg, announced that a special system would be prepared for the duration of the…

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Foreign Migrants Fewer Since War Canberra Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 1

As a result of the war the flow of foreign migrants to Australia has practically ceased. During November only 135 foreigners entered Australia…

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War Will Mean Taxation Increase Melbourne, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 6

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) Indicated to-day that the cost to Australians as the war progressed would be greater…

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Goering, War Dictator. Economic Safeguard Help for Russia Hitler Investigating London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 1

Marshal Goering has become virtually war dictator. It is officially stated that he has been appointed…

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Oldfield As Soldier Promoted to Lieutenant Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 6

W. A. Oldfield, famous Australian wicketkeeper, is now a lieutenant in the Militia forces. His elevation from sergeant was communicated to him…

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The Greater War Man's War Against Disease

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 6

Man's war against disease has been described as the "greater war"—greater than the present war and…

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War Minister's Resignation Newspapers' Outbursts Farewells at War Office

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 1

Official circles in Berlin, according to messages from Amsterdam, received news of Mr. Hore-Belisha's…

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Reminders of War Travelling Instructions

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 2

Every train traveller on the southern railway in England receives with him ticket one of the many grim reminders of war…

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Dismissal of War Minister Mr. Hore-belisha

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1940 · page 2

There is much indignation in Britain over the dismissal of the Minister for War (Mr. L. Hore Belisha), who has been replaced by…

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The War at Sea Passenger Ship Drives Off U-Boat Rio de Janeiro

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1940 · page 1

Official sources deny the story that one passenger died of injuries received in a crush due to panic when the British liner Highland…

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Narromine Help for Soldiers Action by C.W.A.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1940 · page 4

At a meeting of the local branch of the C.W.A. it was reported that 12 hampers were prepared for dispatch to Narromine boys serving in…

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