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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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Lindbergh Warns U.S. Against War Unprepared To Fight New York

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

Colonel Charles Lindbergh, in Collier's Magazine, contends that the situation in the United States today is alarmingly similar to that…

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Yugoslavs' Share in Axis Pact War Goods Transport—Quick Signing Sought Belgrade

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

A communique says: "The Cabinet met from 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. The entire evening was devoted to questions concerning the acute foreign political situation. According to the pro-German newspaper, "Vreme,"…

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Soldiers' Apparel

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 4

Designs for crash helmets for members of the Armored Division, and shoulder-padded capes for machine-gunners are now being examined by…

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Dead Soldier Had Ambition to Fly Marked A.W.L When Not At Camp—Body In River

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 4

William Henry Cox Marcroft (24), Dubbo A.I.F. soldier, whose body was recovered from the Macquarie River last week, had been a member of the R.A.A.F. His sole ambition was to be a pilot, but color blindness…

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BROCKLEHURST Farewell and Presentation To Soldier

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 3

A send-off party and presentation in honor of Private G. Sowden, of Brocklchurst, was held at the residence of Mrs. Davis, on Tuesday night…

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War News of the Week Balkan Attitude Firmer

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 3

Prospects of general Balkan opposition to Germany have improved during the week. Yugoslav resistance to military domination is…

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Bodangora Children Subscribe to War Funds Greek Appeal Assisted

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 5

The public school's War Service Auxiliary asked schools to co-operate, in the appeals being made on behalf of our Greek Allies. In order…

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War Work Contracts "Jealous" Victoria Baddeley's Criticism Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 1

Replying to the statement of the Acting-Prime Minister (Mr. Fadden) that there was no place for parochialism in the war in regard to where…

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Malicious Damage Charges Remand Soldier Held Defendant For The Police

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 5

When William James Allen (19) appeared before Mr. R. G. Cookson, P.M., in the Dubbo police court yesterday, his appearance was very much the worse for wear. His upper lip was entirely hidden by adhesive…

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R.A.F. Rains 10,000 Incendiaries In "Fire Blitz" Heaviest Bombs of War Employed Berlin Suffers When Fierce Outbreaks Begin London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 1

A strong force of some of Britain's heaviest bombers carried out a "fire blitz" raid on Berlin last night, and in addition to dropping 10,000 incendiaries on the capita], rained some of the heaviest bombs…

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Gollan War Rally

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 4

The war rally, hold at the Gollan recreation ground yesterday was a huge success. Although the attendance during the afternoon…

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Amaroo Shire Patriotic & War Fund Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 1

The following were present at the monthly meeting of the above, held on Tuesday last: President, Cr. S. R. Reynolds, Mesdames S. R…

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Women in War Work Trained in Ford Service Schools

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 10

Thousands of young women belonging to such organisations as Women's Emergency League, V.A.D., Transport…

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Paper From Straw British Achievement Big Feature for War Expedient

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 4

Cargoes of paper made from straw are now on their way from Britain overseas. The achievement is a triumph for…

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Halifax Reaffirms British Purpose Ultimate War Victory—Aim Of Co-operation New York

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 1

"You needn't think that in any circumstances we are going to lose, because we are not. If we have to fight for 20 years we will win the war, but the sooner you can help the shorter the job will be," declared the…

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Mogriguy Soldier Farewelled District Residents' Tributes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 3

A large gathering assembled at the Mogriguy Memorial Hall to farewell Pte. Robin Ley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Ley, of "Melrose," Talbragar…

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Soldier Footballers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 6

Dubbo military camp footballers will be represented at tonight's annual meeting of the Rugby League. The samp is very anxious to join the local…

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Soldiers Wanted Diaries, So Britain Supplied Them

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 5

Wherever British troops are to be found in 1941, a supply of diaries for the year went out to them from London. London, indeed, has forgotten 1941…

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Euchareena Soldier Farewelled Presentation Wristlet Watch

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 4

A large gathering assembled in the Memorial Hall last Thursday to old farewell to Mr. Richard Body cott, who is on leave. Mr. W…

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Stuart Town Soldiers Farewelled Happy Gathering

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 4

Since last report we have had a nice shower of rain, registering 30 points locally, but [?] heavier lain fell in var ous surrounding…

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