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The wars & local soldiers, 1943

452 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 8 of 23

Anzac Day Large Gatherings at Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 April 1943 · page 1

The coincidence of Anzac Day with Easter Day this year gave an added interest to the celebrations which were very largely attended everywhere. Queanbeyan was not behind in recognition of the day and…

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Patriotic and War Fund Committee Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 April 1943 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the committee of the above fund was held on Tuesday evening, the President, Ald Taylor, being in the chair…

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War Agricultural Committee

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 4 May 1943 · page 1

Three more committees were added to the District War Agricultural Committee, Canberra district when the secretary visited Bungendore,…

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The War the Tunisia Battle

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1943 · page 1

LONDON.—Except in the Mesdjez Elbab area General Von Arnim appears to have called off the ferocious Axis counter-attacks against General…

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Braidwood Soldier Wounded

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 May 1943 · page 3

In a casualty list issued to-day Dvr. T. J. R. Mayberry, Supply and Transport, Braidwood, is reported wounded in action…

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Sick and Wounded Helped by Handicrafts

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 May 1943 · page 3

One of the most recent developments in Red Cross service is the sending of Occupational Parcel” for prisoners of war who have been…

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Araluen's War Job

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 May 1943 · page 3

In the deep, steep valley where many a gold nugget has been unearthed by now long-forgotten men, the small village of Araluen is responsible…

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Women at War a Family Affair

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 May 1943 · page 2

A grandmother, mother and daughter from the same family are working side by side in a Commonwealth Aircraft Factory…

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The War Crisis Looming in Tunisia

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 May 1943 · page 3

LONDON.—The position in Tunisia is dramatically summed up in this way: "The Allies are within nine miles of Bizerta, five miles from…

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War Agricultural Committees Minister Replies to Criticisms

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 May 1943 · page 1

In a statement replying to certain criticisms of governmental effort to increase rural wartime production as represented by War Agricultural…

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War Agricultural Committees Suggestions From New South Wales

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 May 1943 · page 2

The announcement of the establishment of a labour pool from which, employers may obtain assistance for pressing seasonal work will be…

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War Agricultural Committee Branches Formed at Bbaidwood and Araluen

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 May 1943 · page 1

On Thursday, April 22, the Canberra District War Agricultural Committee's secretary visited Braidwood and addressed a public meeting…

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Soldier Charge Dwith Murder

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 7 May 1943 · page 2

At the Goulburn Police Court on Wednesday afternoon Leo McDermid, 20, a soldier, was charged with the murder of Elijah John Day…

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War-time Difficulties Surmounted

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 May 1943 · page 3

Many Chinese pilots who call at Indian airfields underwent, in the early stages of their flying training the course in powerless gliding which…

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The War Sensational Russian Breakthrough

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1943 · page 4

LONDON—All eyes on the Russian front are now concentrated southwest from Veliki Luki, where, according to latest reports from Moscow…

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War Agricultural Committee Pollution of River Alleged

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 May 1943 · page 1

At the meeting of the District War Agricultural Committee held at Canberra yesterday, serious consideration was given to the matter of…

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

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 May 1943 · page 1

Since last Friday 50,000 German and Italian prisoners have fallen to the Allied armies in Tunisia. On Sunday, after vain attempts…

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War Pensions

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 3

MELBOURNE.— The War Cabinet has decided that Commonwealth employees who are attached to the forces should be eligible for war…

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The War King Victor May Abdicate

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 3

LONDON.—The "Dally Telegraph" quotes a report circulating in America that King Victor Emanuel of Italy may abdicate at any moment in…

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Protest to Japan Lack of News About War Prisoners

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 1

With Great Britain, other Dominions and Allied Nations, the Australian Government is making the strongest possible protest to Japan,…

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