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Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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Possible Developments in the Dairying Industry Opportunities of War

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 1

Various estimates have been made of the losses caused by the drought. In Queensland it has been…

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Night Bombers' Guides Have Big Post-war Industry Awaiting Them

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 3

Great Britain is sending overseas £100,000 worth more clocks a year than she did in the last 12 months of peace, although 95 per cent. of those who once made them are now turning out precision instruments for…

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Mechanics' Institute "Duration" Donation To Dubbo War Fund Library Subscribers Now 543

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 6

At last night's meeting, the Dubbo Mechanics' Institute committee decided to donate to the District Patriotic and War Fund…

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Verandah Posts to Remain for Duration of War Decision Made by Shire Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 1

Three years ago Gilgandra Shire Council served notice on owners of premises in Miller Street, between Bridge…

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China Stands Firm But Needs Air Aid in War No Peace To Help Japan London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 1

"China remains unconquerable," declared the Chinese Ambassador (Mr. Quo Tai Chi) in a speech today. He added, "China is blessed…

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Voluntary Volunteers Are Hard To Find for War Work What's in a Name? "Althea" Discusses Food Values for Kiddies

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 7

There is usually trouble of various kinds when voluntary and paid helpers work together. The difficulty is got over at some depots by calling all the workers voluntary, and giving some of them "honorariums" or…

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Farewell to Soldier at Church of of Christ

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 5

Last night the members of the Church of Christ met to say farewell to Driver Will Quayle, who has enlisted in…

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Farewell Party to Soldiers on Leave

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 1

Three soldiers were tendered si public farewell at the Gilgandra C.W.A. Roqms on Tuesday night when a large…

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In the Holy Land Dubbo Soldier's Tour Church of The Nativity

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 2

Impressions of the Holy band are contained in a letter from Pic. R. R. Watts, of Dubbo, to his sister here. "Escorted by a guide," he says, "I…

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Women Wanted To Knit Socks For Soldiers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 7

Such heavy calls have been made on the productive efforts of the Dubbo and District Patriotic and War Fund women's auxiliary that members appeal for the aid of non-members…

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"Fireworks" at Tobruk Dubbo Soldier's Views Member of Fighting Familys

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 2

Following: the action at Tobruk. Pte. C. P. Salmon wrote to his mother his impressions of the fight. Confessing, "There's not a great…

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Wongarbon Soldiers Farewelled Four District Men Guests At Function

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 6

On Monday night a large crowd met at the local hall to farewell four district soldiers. Gunner Cliff Baker, Drivers Jack Moore, Norman McHatton…

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Geurie Crowd Pays Tribute to Soldiers C.W.A. Younger Set Plans For Annual Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 6

A large crowd assembled at the Memorial Hall on Saturday night to farewell Private Ron Lemon and Lance-Corporal George Bell. Dancing…

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Geurie Large Crowd Farewells Local Soldiers Presentations Made

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 4

The Memorial Hall was crowded on Saturday night whim a farewell party was given to Private Ron Lemon and Lance Corporal…

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Wongarbon Soldiers Farewelled by Large Public Gathering Presentations Made

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 4

Miss. Stella McHattan, of Messrs Marcus Clark's head office staff, is spending a holiday in Wongarbon, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A…

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Send-off to Soldiers Watches Presented.good Attendance

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 8

Privates E. S. Dennis, C. C. Ford and D. McGregor were given a send-off in the Mechanics Institute on Friday night,…

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Daily Summary of the War

The Western Herald · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 4

Monday.—Whilst the R.A.F. raided Duseldorf and other enemy centres, the Germans attacked England. A trade agreement has…

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Presentation to Soldiers

The Western Herald · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 4

Last week-end three more Bourke boys were home on final leave, viz.D. McDonald, B. Mcllwrick, and D. Hopley. Each were the recipients…

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Canadian Millions For War Purposes Ottawa

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 1

The House of Representatives passed a 1,200,000,000 dollars war appropriations resolution without division, after a month of debate…

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Post-war Problem of Australia Menzies Wants Full Industrial Operation London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 6

The Australian Prime Minister Mr. Menzies) left the Midlands yesterday heading for Bristol after what probably will prove to be a very…

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