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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1939

226 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 12 of 12

Reminders of War

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 3

In Australia, the civil population has so far had little evidence apart from militiamen in the streets to serve as a reminder that a European war is in…

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The War Success of Finns

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 7

LONDON.—The Finns are gritified at the successes of coastal batteries against the Russian navy, whose operations will soon be hampered by…

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The War Day by Day A.i.f for Oversea

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 1

Following the statement by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) that the Second A.I.F. would serve abroad, it has now been announced…

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The War German Claim

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 December 1939 · page 2

BERLIN.—A High Command communique claims that the German Air Force destroyed 23 British patrol vessels during the past three days…

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Polish War Victims’ Relief Fund

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 December 1939 · page 3

The Polish War Victims’ Relief Fund Committee. 76 Pitt Street, Sydney, acknowledges receipt of £1/10/- from an anonymous donor of Queanbeyan;…

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Patriotic and War Fund Local Committee Meets

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 December 1939 · page 1

On Wednesday evening Cr. P. H. Hardy (President of Yarrowlumla Shire) presided at the monthly meeting of the Queanbeyan and…

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The War Day by Day First German Assault Stemmed

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 December 1939 · page 1

It has now been made public that the first great German offensive was held up in its early stages. In a special Order of the Day to French…

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