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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

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War Savings Certificates

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 3

The Acting-Federal Treasurer (Mr. Spender) said on Monday that the war savings certificates would be available to the public on March 1…

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The War Shipping Losses

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

The opinion is widely held in London that because of war time losses of merchant shipping, a big expansion of Dominion ship building, such as that…

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The War Nailing the Lie

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 3

In Australia Federal 'Ministers have ways to accept the British statement consistently advised our people "alas [?]." for the reason that it is no…

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Fashions Now and After the War

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

The Parisian mid-season fashion parades feature the most practical chosen medium. In these the jackets are slightly longer and nipped in well…

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The War Heavy Shipping Losses Position Perturbing

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

The sinking of British and neutral shipping continues at a disturbing rate. Official announcements show that the losses from enemy action in the week…

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Australia's War Effort "Effective Leadership Needed" Lecture at Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 7

In the course of a lecture at the annual meeting of the Leeton subbranch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. on Friday night. Mr. J. H Kelly said that…

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Of Interest to Women Queer Shortages Caused by the War

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

London to-day is experiencing a most remarkable shortage, that of kittens. Thousands of poor puss-cats were put to sleep in the first frantic…

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War Commentary German Ships in Neutral Waters Britain Maintains Firm Stand

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2
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Mr. Chamberlain in his statement in the House of Commons, has censured Norway for showing complete indifference to the use to which Germany…

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Australia Is at War THERE 18 No Victory Unless We Help

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 3

We are at war—Our wisest and bravest men have long hoprabled messages of great dangers confronting the Empire from merciless,…

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War on U-boats Sinkings Average Two a Week Fishing Vessels to Be Armed London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

Asked in the House of Commons whether he could give the latest information of the results of action against U-boats, the First Lord of the…

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Returned Soldiers' Women's Auxiliary Annual Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the League room on 6th February, and was well…

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51-Year-old Newspaper From Printing to Soldiering and Talkies

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

Mr. George Ditcham, of the Plaza Theatre staff, has shown us a very interesting copy of "The Su[?] Chronicle," dated 30th April, 1880…

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War Commentary Egypt's Welcome Treaty Conditions Fulfilled

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 1

Egypt has given a remarkably enthusiastic welcome to the New Zealand troops. The policy of close cooperation with Britain which the…

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Secret Papers of Former U.S. Secretary of State America and the Great War Washington

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 2

The first volume of secret papers of Robert Lansing, Secretary of State in the Great War. which has been officially released, is particularly…

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"Millionaire Soldiers" A.I.F. Reception at Jerusalem London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 2

The Jerusalem correspondent of the British United Press says that 403 Australians on the first day's leave invaded Jerusalem, and were…

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"War Less Probable." Cairo

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 3

The New Zealanders in their first ceremonial parade and without rehearsal. marched, past General Wavell, Commander in Chief of British…

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Britain's War Arms London

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 1

"Britain's 'first war aim is the restoration of the Independence of the Poles and Czeehs," declared Mr. Chamberlain, in an important speech…

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The War Day by Day Graf Spee Belief—

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 3

Some observations by a neutral radio commentator six or seven weeks ago make interesting reading in the light of [?]ment events…

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In Australia Important Cabinet Decisions Vital War Policies Affected MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 1

Next week will be an important one for Federal Ministers and military commanders. On Monday the Federal Cabinet will meet, the War Cabinet…

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