Wool and War Events. Clothing for Millions
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. write:— Recent variations in the New York Futures top market, although not great, give indications of the effect of…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1944
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Latest War News Allied Troops 87 Miles From Paris
LONDON.—Allied columns which captured Le Mans have reached points 87' miles from Paris. American forces have captured the Brittany port…
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It is disclosed that President Roosevelt travelled in a new speedy supercruiser, with tremendous fire power, to attend the recent conference at…
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Writing of the front in Normandy, a commentator says: "More than anything it is perhaps the triumph of the ordinary foot-soldier of Britain…
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LONDON.—A special announcement by the Moscow radio declares that troops on the second Baltic front from July 10 to August 10 have killed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Australians Carry German Wounded (By Cable from London)
German soldiers have been among the wounded that Australian aircrew in an R.A.F. transport squadron have been flying from the Normandy beachhead…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Jack Benny on War Loans
Jack Benny, American film comedian and radio star, does not only see the funny side of life. Speaking at a Sydney luncheon in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Latest War News Jap Naval Base Bombed
CHUNKING.—It is announced that General Chennault's Liberators bombed the Japanese naval base at Mako, in the Pescadores Islands, and also…
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The continued development and expansion of Australia's mining industry is an important factor in building up Allied strength on all…
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Keeping aircraft fit to take the air is a big task, [?] of its most important aspects being a constant supply of [?] The Commonwealth…
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Sir,—I come forward once more to correct a minor error which I made previously. Recreation reserves do come under the direct control of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News Allied Advance Continues in Italy
LONDON.—Polish and Italian troops are making ground along the Adriatic sector of the Italian front as the result of a night attack in which they…
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Some dislocation in communications following Allied operations in occupied Europe has been expected by Red Cross for some time. For this reason,…
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Appreciably decreased weights of wool are being shorn in New South Wales, report winchcombe Carson Ltd., because of the adverse weather…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier's Parcels How They Went Astray
The following letter from the Minister for the Army (Mr. Forde) to the Postmaster-General (Senator Ashley) was read at the meeting of…
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The monthly meeting of the committee of the Queanbeyan and Yarrowlumla Patriotic and War Fund was held on Tuesday night. There…
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The cabled announcement that the United States of America and Great Britain had signed a formal agreement designed to provide [?] equitable…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest War News Rumania Goes Over to Allies
LONDON.—A Royal proclamation broadcast by Bucharest radio announced Rumania's acceptance of Russia's peace terms and that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →BULGARIA On Verge of Exit From War LONDON, Thursday (A.A.P.)
Peace terms for Bulgaria are reported to be under official consideration in London and Washington, and it is possible-Bulgaria will announce…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Army Service Help for Soldiers Defendants
Special officers have been appointed by the Australian Army to help in adjusting problems for soldiers de- pendant. An Amenities officer…
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