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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

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With the A.I.F. in Palestine Nurses Share the Soldiers' Lot Hard Drill, Lectures, Cold Showers (No. 6)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 2

The 60 Australian nurses at present in Palestine are living under almost identical conditions as the men and "loving every minute of…

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U.s.a. and the War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

At the week-end the German Foreign Office released to U.S.A. journalists conies of documents purporting to show…

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Frenchman Did Not Know War Was On

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

A Frenchman, who was arrested for failing to answer a mobilisation order, did not know that Trance was at war. When…

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Dutch Comment on Nazi Air War London

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

Attacking the German air war against neutrals, the Dutch newspaper, "Algemeen Handcishlad," asks the reason for such…

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War Petrols Mr. J. C. Watson's Announcement to Motorists

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

In a recent public statement, Mr. J. C. Watson, well-known in connection with automobile activities in this State, foreshadowed the…

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Thorby Still Bitter About Communists Trying To Retard Australian War Effort Canberra

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

The Federal Postmaster-General (Mr. Thorby), interviewed last night, said that the Communists were tying up Australian industry…

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Cutting Off Supplies From Germany Allied Blockade To Be Tightened Supreme War Council's Decision Closing Gaps Through Neutral Avenues London

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

Measures for carrying out the decisions of last week's meeting of the Supreme War Council are still receiving the close attention, of competent authorities and, in particular, early steps for joint action…

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Pastoral War Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 6

Widespread approval has been given to the suggestion, resulting in a resolution passed at, the recent conference of graziers of New South…

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International War Marriages Complications Ahead

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 12

It was reported this week that the first international war marriage has taken place—between an English Tommy and a…

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Labor and War Determined Stand Advocated

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 5

"The decision of the Easter Conference of the Australian Labor Party to oppose any effort of anti-Labor Government to change the…

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Cycling Dubbo Club Arrangements For Anzac Day Meeting Red Cross to Conduct Refreshment Booth

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

Mr. E. Morris (vice-president) was in the chair on Tuesday night at a meeting of the Dubbo Cycling and Athletic Club at the Speedwell depot…

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War Economy Necessary Burden Can Spread Reduction Taking Place

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

Signs are beginning to appear of the effects which Australia’s war programme will have upon the supply of ordinary peace-time goods and commodities serving to maintain living standards of the country. While Australia is,…

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War Petrols Hon. J. C. Watson's Announcement to Motorists

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 6

In a recent public statement, the Hon. J. C. Watson, well known in connection with automobile activities in this State, foreshadowed the…

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Progress of War Reviewed by Prime Minister The Allies' Determination

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 1

The Allied determination to prosecute an economic war to the utmost of their power, and an indication of the directions…

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Customs Figures for Eight Months Effect of War Not Shown

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 10

Customs figures for the first eight months of 1939-40 do not reflect any effect of the war upon Australia’s international trade…

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Broke Vows to Enlist Decorated for Bravery

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 9

Breaking the vew of silence he had taken, a young monk left his monastry to Join the army of Son of a wealthy Paris family,…

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Bringing C.s.a. Into War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 2

[?] war task was to make very [?] of impairing [?] nation to bring the U.S.A. into the war on the [?]…

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District Patriotic and War Fund Credit Balance £196 Committee Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 2

A credit balance of £196 was reported at a meeting of the committee of the Dubho District Patriotic and War Fund…

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Anzac Day Arrangements Made by Dubbo Diggers Coursing Club Donation

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

The recommendations of a subcommittee appointed to arrange for Anzae Day were adopted at a meeting of the Dubbo…

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District Patriotic and War Fund Ladies' Committee Meets Names of Soldiers Wanted

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

A meeting of the Ladies' Committee of the Patriotic and War Fund was held at the Council Chambers yesterday afternoon. The president (Mrs…

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