Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1944

715 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 7 of 36

Assaulted by Soldier Woman Tells Police

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 2

Alleged to have assaulted a woman resulting in her admission to hospital, Kenneth Mae Stearnes (20), soldier, was remanded on £30 bail…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Prisoners of War for Gilgandra

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 2

Mr. J. B. Sword, Shire Clerk, has been advised by the secretary of the District War Agricultural Committee (Dubbo) that…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

National Safeguards Swept Aside by War Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 1

During the further hearing of the Central Criminal Court case in which four men are charged with alleged black market liquor conspiracy. Justice…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

War Council Sir. Earle Page's Appointment Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 1

The appointment of Sir Earle Page to the Advisory War Council was announced by Mr. Curtin last night…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

District News Evening at Warrumbungle Over £40 for Prisoners of War Fund

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 4

Congratulations Mrs Sam Nash on your splendid effort in raising over £40 in aid of the Prisoners of War Fund…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Is It Suitable Food for Australian Soldiers Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 1

It was stated by the Minister for the Army (Mr. Forde) that reports that the food ration for Australian soldiers in…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Post-war Tourist Industry

The Western Herald · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 6

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

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Post-War Housing Plans

The Western Herald · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 3

Following a recommendation by the Commonwealth Housing Commission to the Minister of Post-War Reconstruction, Mr. Chifley…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Daily Summery of the War

The Western Herald · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 1

R.A.F. and American planes are hammering German aircraft factories and other military targets on an increasing scale by day and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Soldiers Letters

The Western Herald · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 4

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

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Anzac Day a Holiday

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 February 1944 · page 1

Anzac day will be observed as a holiday except in cases where, under Ministerial order, certain persons are…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Prisoners of War for Rabbit Destruction

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 February 1944 · page 1

Allied prisoners of war are being used in various works in this State, and it is now suggested that they be employed…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

War Development Aim in Manchuria New York

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 1

Official Tokio radio has announced that Emperor Hirohito conferred with puppet Manchurian Minister for Agriculture (Hang Fu Chung) and the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Soldier Sent to Gaol For "Lust and Liquor"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 2

"This is just another case of lust and liquor," declared Mr. R. G. Cookson, PM, at the Dubbo police court yesterday when he sentenced Kenneth Mac Stearnes (20), AIF soldier, to three months gaol with hard labor after he had convicted…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Post-war Car Prices

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 1

In opposition to overseas suggestions that the prices of new motor vehicles after the war will be increased considerably, the N.R.M.A…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Reds Televise War to Field Command

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 3

"The Russians are already using television on their war front," said Mr. G. A. Marr, a Sydney television enthusiast, in an exclusive interview with Industrial News Service. "From a plane equipped with television transmission, a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Challenge to Aluninium Magnesium After the War

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 10

The production and use of magnesium is moving ahead so rapidly that some authorities believe that, after the…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Me Oil Search to Fill War Gap

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 6

The cabled announcement that Britain, America and Russia have agreed in principle on the development of the vast oil resources of the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Council To Wage War Against Town Weeds

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 1

In order to deal with noxious weeds within the municipality, the Dubbo Council, on the recommendation of the works committee, has decided that the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Controls and Planning Needed in Post-War World

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 2

Over 500 delegates along with many other visitors have ended three days’ discussion of post-war reconstruction problems at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →