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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

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War's Progress Have Allies Lost the Initiative? Searching Criticism Expected in House of Commons LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 1

A full dress debate in the House of Commons to-morrow en the progress of the war is likely to produce some searching criticism of the…

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Roll of Honour Second A.I.F. Enlistments from Narandera

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 6

The list given below includes the names of those who have enlisted for active service with the Second A.I.F. from Narandera and district…

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Man Fatally Wounded

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 4

A pathetic shooting accident took place at Berrigan on Sunday week, when Mr. T. Jones, who was out gathering a load of wood, lost his life…

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After the War

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 4

If the visit of Mr. Stunner Welles to Europe is unlikely to have any influence in the direction of shortening the duration of the war it will serve a useful purpose in clarifying the views of American leaders on questions which most be settled when the next peace is being made. The…

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War Savings Certificates

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 4

The manager or the Wagga branch of the Commonwealth Bank (Mr. W. R. Alexander), when questioned yesterday, said that there had been a big…

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Rumania Daily War Commentary

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 4

Considerable interest has been aroused by the announcement that Rumaniar Premier (M. Tatareseu) received a delegation from the…

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War Savings Certificate Group System Extended Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 1

"More than ever now that the decision has been made to increase our forces abroad and to strengthen our defences at every other point. It is…

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Federal War Cabinet Places for New Ministers Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 3

The Prime Minister CMr. Menzies) will announce to-morrow the reconstructed War Cabinet consequent upon the formation of a Composite…

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R.A.F. Accidents No Increase Since War London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 1

Highly placed officials reveal that there has been no increase in the ratio of R.A.F. accidents and flying since the outbreak of the war, despite the…

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The Latest Second Edition Troops for Finland Mr. Chamberlain's Statement Allies Ready to Send 100,000 Hitler-Mussolini Talks Do Not Affect War Aims LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 3

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain) was loudly cheered when he rose in the House of Commons this afternoon to make his eagerly awaited review…

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War Comforts Shire President's Appeal

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

CR. R. A. Struck issues an appeal to the residents of Leeton and district to send in cash, donations to the Willimbong Shire…

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The War Cabinet Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

Political circles are still awaiting an announcement by the Prime Minister regarding the composition of the War Cabinet. It is generally…

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"A Job For Everyone" Money for War Funds

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 6

THROUGHOUT Australia there is likely, to be a ready response to the War Savings Certificates Campaign which has been…

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Stop the Pisputations Till the War Is Won!

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

So far as this town and district are concerned, it can now be fairly said that the whole community is becoming more and more united for the one big…

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Bits and Pieces Interesting Happenings at Home and Abroad Boer War Hero Dead

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 7

Lieut.-General Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston was killed on Tuesday when he fell 60ft. from a turret at his Ayrshire home. It is believed that he had…

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2ND. A. I. F. ABROAD Leeton Soldiers' Gratitude

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

THIS week we received a letter from NX5963 C. S. M. C. H. Hill who is abroad with 2nd/A. I. F, in which he conveyed the gratitude…

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The Motorists Corner (Official R.A.C.A. Notes by "CARBON.”)SOLDIERS—

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

Some few weeks ago, the R.A.C.A. drew attention to the number of accidents in which soldiers have been concerned. Col Bruxner, Minister…

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Greatest Air Raid of War Britain Hits Back German Base Bombed for Seven Hours Extensive Damage Terrific Explosions Reported by Danes LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

The largest and the most prolonged air raid in the war was carried out last night and this morning by…

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Question of War Vigor Mr. Chamberlain Replies to Critics of Government Tardiness Over Finland Denied Opposition Attacks "Wait and See" Policy LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

"The time and place for us to strike must be decided on the most expert advice we can command. With the responsibility that rests on the shoulders of the Government, we cannot be hustled into adventures which…

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English War Notes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 3

It is amazing to see how in every conceivable way the English journals are featuring the recipes which mean minimum cost, labour and gas or…

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