Nine Minutes To Advise Troops of War's End
New York, Friday—Frontline troops will probably know of the cessation of hostilities in Europe within nine minutes, compared with six hours in the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1945
588 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 6 of 30
Dubbo Soldier Died In Jap Prison Camp
Word has been received by Mrs. T. Guggrty, of 195 Wingewarra street, that her son Cecil Tracey, died in a prisoner of war camp under the control…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Foolish Soldier Climbed Up Dubbo Lock-up Wall
William Arthur Brennan (28), soldier, whose conduct was described as "foolish" was charged at Dubbo Police Court' yesterday with offensive behaviour. The charge arose from his action in climbing up the wall of the Dubbo police…
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At the Shire Council meeting on Thursday it was decided, on the motion of Crs. Squirell and Hitchen, that the usual Civic…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anzac Ball
The Anzac Ball will be held in Wonderland Theatre on Thursday April 26th, and all arrangements are well in hand. The Committee…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War News In Brief Europe
Principal activity during the past week has centred on the Saar Basin, where the American 3rd and 7th Armies have joined up,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Tomingley Patriots £70 for War Effort
A meeting of the Tomingley Patriotic Association was held in the Tomingley Hall on Sunday last, the president. Mr. E. G. Hoy. being in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Letters
In addition to our request of Parents and Relatives to let us have anything interesting in the letters they receive from…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldier Settlement Scheme Outlined by Minister Local Committee Suggested
At the Council Chambers yesterday afternoon the Hon. J. M. Tully, Minister for Lands, met a number of district men and gave an outline of the Government's scheme in connection with soldier settlement. The Minister…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldier Charged With Goods In Custody
Charged with having in his possession at Dubbo on March 23, six pounds of butter, five tins of salmon, and a quantity of rice, which, it was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Post War Housing Address Delivered at Coonabarabran Health Convention
Since the outbreak of war there has been much talk of new World Orders and Post War Reconstruction—reconstruction of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War News In Brief Europe
Field-Marshal Montgomery's new drive has swept across the lower Rhine at Wesel, and the brideghead is being rapidly expanded…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"The Road To Victory" Official War Loan Song
Bing Crosby's number "The Road to Victory" has been selected by the War Loans organisation as the official song for the Third…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldier Settlement at Narromine Explained by Minister Tully Only Qualified Men May Benefit
The Minister for Lands (Hon. J. M. Tully) told a public meeting at Narromine on Monday that only those returned soldiers of the present war who possess certificates of qualification may go to the ballot for land acquired by the Government for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Rssaila Protests Against Anzac Day Ban & Prefers
SYDNEY, Thursday. — A resolution protecting against the action of the Prime Minister. (Mr. Curtin) in en-forcing the observance of Anzac Day…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Facts in Brief
Of a total national income of £5,457,000,00 in the 5 war years (1st July, 1939, to 30th June, 1944), the amount expended by Australia on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bridge Building in the Jungle Gilgandra Soldier Takes Part
To enable supplies to be brought forward to the infantry patrols steadily advancing against the Japanese in the Aitape sector of New Guinea, Australian engineers undertook an ambitious task in bridging the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Manpower Call Ups Minister Makes Investigations But True Facts Not Given Big Stars to Visit Here. Special War Loan Stage Show
Two stars who have won fame abroad will be featured in the big stage show which will be presented at the Western Monarch…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Anzac Day Observance. Sydney
A resolution protesting emphatically against the action of Prime Minister Curtin in enforcing observance of Anzac Day, contrary…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Latest Telegrams Heavy Fines for Illegal Manufacture of Tobacco. No Extra Beer Allowance for Soldiers on Anzac Day. Tobacco Frauds. Sydney
Inquiries by the special investigation branch of the Customs Department have revealed the greatest revenue frauds in the…
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