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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

573 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 22 of 29

"Soldiers Hiding in Greece"

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 7

LONDON (A.A.P.).— Newspapers in Athens publish a notice from German and Italian Commands warning the population that, numerous British,…

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King George Vi. with His Soldiers

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 3

His Majesty King George VI. recently paid a visit of inspection to various units of the British Army’s Southern England Command. The King is seen here inspecting the crews of 25-pounder field guns…

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The War America and Japan

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 2

LONDON (A.A.P.).—The Premier of Japan, Prince Konoye, announced that Japan is facing the gravest crisis in her history, and therefore total…

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Latest War News London, Thursday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 1

The Soviet Assistant Foreign Commisar, M. Lozovsky, has announced that the Germans are still being held at distant approaches to Leningrad…

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For Active Service with A.I.F. Queanbeyan and District Enlistments

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 3

Following is a list of men from Queanbeyan and district who have enlisted for active service overseas since December 1939, and have been farewelled Relatives and friends of enlisted men whose names do not appear in…

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War Lessons

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 3

Limitation of primary exports ,due to shipping shortage, has caused loss to many farmers. Appeals are made in various quarters—particularly over the…

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War News

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 3

Hundreds of bombers took part in Sunday night’s raid ,most of them becoming over Berlin, and the heaviest yet carried out against the German capital…

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Wool in the War Effort

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 8

During June the International Wool Secretariat held a display of wool service wear. Two of the least conspicuious exhibits, namely, the…

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The War President Roosevelt's Mother Dead

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 7

WASHINGTON (A.A.P.).—As a result of the death of his mother this morning, President Roosevelt has postponed his scheduled broadcast for…

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Australia’s Two Years of War

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 2

In the two years of war, Australia has achieved some remarkable records. Nearly half a million men are serving either at home or abroad with her…

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War Enters Third Year Allies’ Position Improved

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 2

Britain and- her allies have weathered two- years of war and are embarking on. the third year in a much stranger position than they…

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War Loans Help of Small Investors Required

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 1

Though the amount and terms of the new war loan to be launched early in October have not yet been decided by the Loan Council work of organising…

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Broadcast to Nation Mr. Fadden Warns of Long war

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 3

“Australia must be prepared for another two years., of war, or even more,” the Prime Minister, - Mr. Fadden, said on Sunday night…

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Letters. and Articles To Lonely Soldiers

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 3

“There has been an increase recently in letters ,and parcels addressed by well meaning people to a, ‘Lonely Soldier’ overseas/” said, the Minister for the…

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Bank Manager Farewelled After Enlistment

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 1

There was a representative gathering of citizens at Walsh’s Hotel last night to say farewell to Mr. H. A. Evans, late manager of the local branch of the…

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War's Lessons

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 1

Limitation of primary exports, due to shipping shortage, has caused loss to many farmers. Appeals are made in various quarters, particularly over…

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War Inventions

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 3

The Sydney Division of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, has appointed a sub-ccmmittee for the purpose assisting members of the public…

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Australia's Two Tears of War

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 1

In two years of war Australia has achieved some remarkable records. Nearly half a million men are serving, either at home or abroad, with…

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The War President Roosevelt's Speech

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 3

WASHINGTON (A.A.P.).—President Roosevelt has lengthened tomorrow's speech from 15 to 25 minutes. It is believed it will be of vital…

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War Experditure Record Monthly Total

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 3

Australian’s war expenditure for the first months of this financial year was double that for the same period last year…

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