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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

573 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 5 of 29

State Plans for After the War

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 3

The State Government’s organisation for dealing with post-war reconstruction in New South Wales will be controlled by the Premier, Mr. Mair,…

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Australia’s Automobiles Effect of War Conditions

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 4

The serious repercussions of war, war-time restrictions and petrol rationing on Australia’s motor industry are disclosed in a survey by the…

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War News London, Wednesday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

Apparently reliable reports of far-reaching German troop moves in the Balkans continue to be received. One report states that more than 1,000…

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The War Immediate and Effective American Assistance for Britain

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

WASHINGTON (A.A.P.).—Mr. Wendell Wilkie said:—"Information given me by high authorities in the Government before my testimony…

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War News at Home and Abroad Italy's Fate—Fruit of Impatience

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 1

"The whole of this disastrous passage in modern Italian history is the fruit of impatience, of a craving for quick results, and a jerry-built…

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War Council Meeting Statement by American Secretary for State WASHINGTON, Thursday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 1

The Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, told the Press to-day that he had no official knowledge regarding reports that the urgency of the…

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Braidwood Soldier Wins Promotion at Battle of Bardia

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

In a letter to a friend in Braidwood Lance-Corporal George Caling, who will be remembered as having been employed with the Forestry Dept. on…

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Hospital Benefits Under Contribution Scheme for Soldiers’ Wives and Widow Pensioners

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 1

A letter from the Secretary of the Hospitals Commission of N.S.W., read at the meeting of Queanbeyan Hospital Board, stated:—…

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War News

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 3

Royal Air Force raids of unprecedented fury on Saturday night smashed enemy invasion bases. along the French and Belgian channel coast. As tons of…

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Saving Helps War Effort

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 2

Many Australians, who have economised in their persona expenditure during the war and bought War Saving…

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The War Singapore Strait Mined

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 7

LONDON, Sunday (A.A.P).—The Singapore Strait is being mined. This was announced by the British. Admiralty to-day. Vessels passing…

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Hospital Benefits Under Contribution Scheme for Soldiers Wives and Widow Pensioners

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 3

A letter from the secretary of the Hospitals Commission of N.S.W., read at the meeting of Queanbeyan Hospital Board, stated:—…

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Saving Helps War Effort

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 3

Many Australians, who have economised in their personal expenditure during the war and bought war savings certificates or Government bonds…

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War News at Home and Abroad

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 3

A German move though Bulgaria is expected shortly. It may directed at Salonika with the object of ending the Greek campaign by…

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The War Britain's Air Strength in East

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday (A.A.P.).— The London "Times" Singapore correspondent states that the announcement of the arrival of the Australians…

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The War Australia's Pledge

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 2

LONDON (A.A.P.).—Emphasising Australia's, whole-hearted support of Britain in her struggle against, the Fascist hordes, the Australian Prime…

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Women Can Aid War Savings

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 3

One of the most important functions of waging war is raising the money to purchasing supplies and equipment for our fighting forces. This is an…

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Enlistments in A.I.F. Resumption on March 3

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 2

When enlistment of men for the A.I.F. was resumed on March 3 preference will be given in the' call-up to unmarried applicants aged less than 35…

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Patriotic and War Fund

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 2

At the Municipal Council Chambers on Tuesday night, the Queanbeyan and Yarrowlumla Shire Patriotic and War Fund Committee held…

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The War Mr. Menzies in England

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 2

LONDON (A.A.P.).—"It would be folly for anyone to believe that we are not merely at the commencement of the task facing us in the winning…

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