Soldiers Letters
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The wars & local soldiers, 1942
1,154 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 16 of 58
Duty on Soldiers’ Estates
The Federal Treasurer (Mr. J. B. Chifley) told Parliament that legislation was to be brought down to grant special rates of duty on estates of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Roxy Theatre “Swing It, Soldier”
Ten song numbers ranging from sentimental ballads to modern boogie-woogie are featured in Universal’s newest musical hit, “Swing it,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Raids on Essen Heaviest of War Ankara
Local German circles say that the last R.A.F. raids on Essen were the worst of the war. It is estimated that 500 planes…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →V.d.c. Enlistment and Attestation Plans
The sector commandant (Mr. F. N. B. Fitzhardinge) announced yesterday that approval has been given for the enlistment of V.D.C. personnel, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Defence Won’t Win War
Admiral King, who was at a Press conference given by the U.S. Secretary for the Navy (Col. Knox), declared that he completely subscribed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Citizens’ War Effort Representative Public Meeting Defence Facilities Discussed
A representative public meeting, convened by the Mayor, at the request of the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce, was held in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Public Opinion the Aborigines and the War (The Editor, “Dubbo Dispatch”)
Sir,—In reply to a question asked by me of the Member for Darling (Mr. J. Clark, M.H.R.). “Is it a fact that the Military are refusing to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Service Committee Formed in Dubbo: Community Action Plan
The Dubbo and District War Service Committee was formed at a public meeting on Saturday afternoon after an outline of proposals that such an organisation should direct local activities to assist in the provision of an aerodrome…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Young Soldier Fined For Theft from Camp
Reginald Charles Ford (22), A.M.R. private, was fined £2, in default four days gaol, when he pleaded guilty at the Dubbo police court…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hospital Treatment for U.S. SOLDIERS Canberra
It was announced today that Australia would provide hospital accommodation for American casualties for a period of three months…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Crippled Soldier on Wrong Path: Court's Leniency
Almost a complete cripple as the result of enemy action in Malaya, Private Royal Kelson Emery (27) dragged one leg as he entered the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bulgaria Wants to Humor Russia Rather Than War on Side of Axis Turks Keep Watch on Balkan Moves Under Berlin Whip Has Reply Ready London
Turkey is watching keenly developments in the situation in Bulgaria, Rumania and Hungary, which is equally unsatisfactory from the Axis viewpoint. "The Times" correspondent in Istanbul reports that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Welcome Home Mendooran Soldier Returns Tribute to Heroic Defender
The first welcome home was accorded to Cpl. R. McDonald on Monday night last in the Mendooran Mechanics Hall, on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →News in Brief War Certificates
War savings certificate, sales at Dubbo for the week ended Monday last were £440, compared with £465 in the previous week…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Home Building Ending As War Emergency
Building activity in Dubbo is nearing a close. Several cottages are under construction, but when they are completed it is unlikely that any…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Risk Insurance Problems Clarified: Compulsion Over £1000
As a result of inquiries from anxious property owners and confusion existing in the minds of some people in respect to war risk insurance…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Germans Demand Peace Instead of War London
It is reported from Moscow that there were violent outbursts at Chemnitz (Saxony) during Hitler's speech on the occasion of the "day of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Compulsory War Damage Insurance Forms Will Be Distributed By Shire Council
Plans for the compulsory insurance of property against war damage are now completed and details will shortly…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Playing With Fire Premier’s Opinion of Maor War Saved Exposure
The Premier (Mr. McKell) replied in vigorous terms to criticism made by the Leader of the Opposition (Mr…
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