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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

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Vanquished in War, Nazis Determined to Wipe Out Jews Washington

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1944 · page 1

As the hour of final defeat of the Hitlerite forces draws near, the fury of their insane desire to wipe out the Jewish race in Europe…

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War Facts in Brief

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 3

In Australia today nearly 90 per cent, of all males, aged fourteen and over, are in full-time employment (including members of the forces)…

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Post War Workers Figures Forecast

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 16

Although population in the early post-war years will probably be 8 per cent. higher than in 1938-39, numbers…

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Plans for Demobilisation War Cabinet Review

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 5

Demobilisation plans, have been decided upon by the War Cabinet states the Acting Prime Minister, (Mr. Forde)…

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Bigamy and Divorce War Blamed for Social Evils Increase

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 5

Two statements reflecting upon the wartime impact of living were made during the week. In the Divorce Court…

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Daily Summary Of The War

The Western Herald · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 1

Monday.—The invasion of Normandy is going ahead successfully, the latest advance being made in the Cherbourg…

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Post-war Electrical Development Letter From Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 6

Narromine municipal council wrote to the Timbrebongie shire council, on Tuesday, regarding Postwar electrical development…

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France's Use Of Wool Large Pre-war Consumer

The Western Herald · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 3

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report: The Invasion of Northern France by the Allied forces is not only a momentous National event, but has…

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War Prisoner Control On Farms Outlined

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1944 · page 4

A prisoner of war control centre is to be established at Narromine, similar to that already operating at Wellington and in other western…

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No Turkish Opposition To Allied War Effort A[?]

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1944 · page 1

Turkey's pot[?] would never be used against Britain, Russia or America said the Prime Minister (M. Sarajoglu) today following the forced…

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Japan and Observance Of War Prisoner Code: Red Cross Unconvinced

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1944 · page 6

Though there are thousands of American soldiers in the great prison camp sol Shinagawe and Zentsuji, few people in Tokio over see or hear about…

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Post-war Workers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 3

Although population in the early post-war years will probably be 8 per cent. higher than in 1938-38, numbers engaged in or seeking…

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War Strengthens Powers But Safequards Rights

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 4

Washington.—Because the Constitution of the United States stands as the earliest and greatest written charter for the Government of a nation, its operation during the war an its postwar implications are matters of earnest interest to…

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Dubbo Invests £19,685 in War Certificates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 6

Only £315 is required to bring Dubbo's total investment in war savings certificate to £20,000. The total new stands at £19,685 turnover in this…

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How Drift to Cities Has Developed in War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 4

The number of people working in Australian cities has increased greatly during the war years, while primary industries are absorbing a…

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War-breeding Ways Must Be Banished: Remedy Is at Hand

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 6

We must learn to wipe out the systems which have created this war. We must face the fact that the world has grown smaller; no longer can there be any thought of isolation. Accordingly, we must think as citizens of the whole world…

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Flour From Rose Berry Gives Soldiers Vitamin

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 6

Stockholm: In order to supplement the supply of Vitamin C in the diet of the Swedish people, a flour made of dried rose berries…

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Quota Exhausted Refused to Sell Shoes To Blinded Soldier Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 1

In evidence at the "Quota Sold" inquiry today, a former employee of Fostar's Shoes Pty. Ltd., Francis Beauchamp Waygood, of Cremorne…

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Welcome Home Cpl. N. HOUSLER Parents Entertain

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 10

Mr. and Mrs. C. Housler entertained a number of relatives and friends at "Timbie"on Wednesday night, 14th…

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War Facts in Brief

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 4

To the end of November last, 91,690 trainees had completed courses under the Commonwealth Technical Training Scheme and had passed out for…

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