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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

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Heaviest War Raid Rocks Berlin. Starts Bath of Flame London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 1

The largest bomber force which has so far attacked Berlin bombed the city last night at a rate of over 80 tons a minute, dropping over 2500 tons in 30 minutes. Of a force of more than 1000 aircraft despatched the greater number were…

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Postwar Outlook Australian, Mercantile, Land and Company, Limited: Post War Outlook

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 1

There is much conflict of opinion as to the outlook for wool after the war. Some highly placed indivduals predict a…

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Post War Work No Funds Available Arears Must Provide Own Expenditure

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, Mr. J. B. Sword reported:- On 17/1/44, Mr. Mahon,…

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Now We're Learning Something About Our National Struggle Australia at War with Men and Cash

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 6

The extent of Australia's war effort is known to very few Australians, and it is not surprising that certain countries of the United Nations remain in a state of ignorance about our contribution to the Allied cause…

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No Water for Baradine and Binnaway Until After War Govt. Has No Money For This Purpose

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 2

In compliance with the President’s direction the following information is submitted relative to the proposals for providing…

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Finland Anxious to Get Out of the War Without Loss of Any of Her Freedom London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 1

Attos Virtanan, member of the Finnish Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, who has returned to Helsinki from Stockholm, told the Swedish "Afton Bladet's" Helsinki correspondent that Finland's prospects for peace had been…

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Primary Industries Will Still be Vital in Post-War Era "Release of Credit" No Substitute for Production

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 3

It is extraordinary to find so many people baffled by what is called "finance." Much of the popular confusion about it arises from a misconception of what constitutes wealth. Many people think that wealth consists solely…

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Soldier's Letter Chasing the Japs

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 1

Following are extracts from a letter received by Mrs. Digges, of Coonmable, wife of Corporal Vince Digges:…

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Leave for All Soldiers in New Guinea

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 10

All soldiers in New Guinea expected to receive leave within the next 12 months, the Minister for the Army (Mr…

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Daily Summary of the War

The Western Herald · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 1

Monday.—Allied troops on the Anzio beach head in Italy are now getting more support from Allied warships and aircraft, and British…

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Original Verse. "Before the War."

The Western Herald · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 6

There's men from life of every way Fighting in this war; Men you could see every day, Passing by your door…

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Soldier Letters

The Western Herald · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 4

In addition to our request of Parents and Relatives to let us have anything interesting in the letters they receive from…

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War Council Job Law Says Curtin Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1944 · page 1

Although the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) refused to comment today on Press reports that Opposition members of the Advisory War…

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Soldiers' Wives and Families Drowned at Sea Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1944 · page 1

The Minister for Repatriation (Mr. Frost) told the House today that a number of Australian soldiers' wives and families had been drowned at…

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European War Not Japanese War

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 8

Claude A. Buss, former executive assistant to the U.S. High Commissioner for the Philippines, and recently…

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Advisory War Council Altered Arrangements Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 1

As a result of a conference with representatives of the Country Party, the Prime Minister (Mr. J. Curtin)…

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Post War Tourist Industry Should Be Considered Now

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. urges that local authorities and other persons vitally interested in tourist traffic should not wait…

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War Gets Closer to Japan Tokio Admits Position Serious

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 1

The capture of a Jap air base on Engebi Island, and of several other islands in the northern portion of Eniwetsk…

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Letter From Repatriated Soldier Harry Lovett, P.O.W. "In Excellent Health and Spirits"

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 4

Mrs. Lovett, of Percy Street, was very pleased to receive the following letter from a repatriated soldier, Lieut. Ken . F…

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Magnificent New Zealand War Effort Stressed by Gallant Work of Airmen London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 1

Telling a Guildhall audience that New Zealand's military force overseas totalled 52,000, the New Zealand High…

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