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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1939

226 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 8 of 12

The War Day by Day

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 1

A review of public utterances throughout the Commonwealth over the last fortnight discloses complete agreement on the point that…

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The War-Day by Day the Real Enemy

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 7

A timely warning has been given by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) against a current illusion that the issues of he present war would…

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The War Germany Will Shower Bombs on England

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 2

BERLIN.—Herr Hitler has lengthily conferred with high military chiefs. Goering's newspaper, "National Zeitung," states:—"Germany's…

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War Supplies Grow An Efficient Service Business Man’s Tribute

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 2

Amazement at the complexity and magnitude of the war routine problems of the Defence and Supply Departments is expressed by Mr. Norman…

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No White Feathers Mrs. Beveridges Appeal C.w.a. War Work

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 1

The State President of the Country Women's Association (Mrs. W. J. C. Beveridge). in an address at the Central Western Regional…

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Soldiers Must Pay Wages Tax Employers' Liability

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 2

The New South Wales Commissioner of Taxation, Mr. McMahon. replying to questions submitted by the Taxpayers' Association of New South…

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War News

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 4

The Nazi propaganda machine is engaged on an active campaign to impress Britain and France, and also the neutrals, with the terrible power of the…

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War Encourages Australian Reading

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 4

Now that Australia is taking over her own defence as far as possible, many people are naturally interested to know more about our…

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Country Women's Association War-time Policy

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 5

As the C.W.A. was not in operation during the Great War, and consequently has no precedent on which to base its wartime policy, it has…

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The War Repeal of the Arms Embargo

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 7

MOSCOW.—The American repeal of the arms embargo his Incensed the press, which accuses arms manufacturers of being profiteers plotting…

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The War —Day by Day Training Militia

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 3

Activities in camps throughout Australia will be maintained for many months yet with training of men of the, Second A.I,F., the force enlisted…

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The War Day by Day the Real Enemy

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 5

A timely warning has been given by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies against a current illusion that the issues of the present war would…

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War News

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 2

Germany is reported to have brought heavy guns into action on the Siegfried Line to bombard French fortifications and communications…

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The War-Day by Day War and U.S. TRADE

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 3

The passing by the United States Senate of President Roosevelt’s new Neutrality Bill indicates that the legislature is not prepared to maintain…

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The War Day by Day Training Militia

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 1

Activities in camps throughout Australia will be maintained for many months yet, with training or men of the Second A.I.F.. the force…

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The War Turkey's Pact with England and France

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 2

ANKHARA.—It was announced in Parliament to-day that Turkey's pact with England and France was not directed against any other State, and…

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Protecting Soldier Settlers' Interests

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 2

Public meetings will shortly be held in many parts of the State at which Shire Presidents and Mayors of Municipalities will be asked to…

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Farewell to Soldiers Men of the 2nd A.I.F.

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 1

Arranged by “B” Coy. of the local Militia Regiment, a farewell was tendered on Tuesday night at the Drill Hall, to its members who have enlisted…

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Uniforms for Soldiers

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 3

As the result of a conference between the Supply Department and the cloth manufacturers, arrangements have been completed for the supply of woollen…

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War News

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 2

Italy’s insistence upon the vigour of the military and her preparedness has become increasingly significant as the German Russian Shadows…

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