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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

4,075 stories in Riverina's papers · page 39 of 204

War Certificates Well Received

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 1

Satisfactory reports have been received from several States on the reception given by the public to War Savings Certificates, sales of which…

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Anglo-french War Stamp London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 1

It has been decided to issue, for stamp which will typify Anglo-French [?]…

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Patriotic and War Fund Meeting of Committee

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the Narandera Patriotic and War fund was held at he Council Chambers on Thursday afternoon…

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Northern Miners Present Move Began Before War Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 2

The Newcastle Northern Miners' Board of Management carried a motion to-day denying the statement of the colliery proprietors' secretary (Mr…

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War Cabinet Messrs. Cameron and M'ewen Included Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) announced to-night the reconstruction of the war Cabinet. The Acting-Minister for Information (Sir Henry…

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'The Daily Advertiser' Price to Be Increased Effect of Heavy War Costs

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 6

We regret having to advise all subscribers to "The Dally Advertiser" that it has been found necessary, owing to heavy…

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The War in Australia Sir Brudenell White Appointed Full General Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 2

On his recall to active duty to take up the position of Chief of the Australian General Staff, Lieutenant-General Sir Brudenell White has been…

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More British Cars Australia Sets Up Record in First Few Months of War

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 4

Australia bought more British motor cars during the first three months of the war than in any corresponding period in the history of the British…

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Indian Independence Demanded by Congress Resolution Group Favors Withdrawal From War RAMGARH (India)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 6

The Congress conference to-day adopted by an overwhelming majority a resolution demanding complete In-dependence for India, beyond the…

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Finns Distrust Reds War Not Yet Concluded "Fighting Again Within Six Months" Washington, Wednesday SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 2

Diplomatic circles say that Finland expects a renewal of the war with Russia within six months, and that the Finnish Government is preparing The police have banned "movie jackpots," a popular form of entertainment at city and suburban theatres, on the grounds that they are…

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Resignation of Daladier M. Reynaud May Be French Leader More Energetic War Policy Demanded Paris

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 1

Although it was announced that the Finance Minister (M. Reynaud) had agreed to form a Ministry, it transpired that he had reserved his answer…

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Air Scheme Australian Enlistments Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 2

The Minister for Air (Mr. Pairbairn) said to-night that more than 4000 applicants had been interviewed under the Empire Air Scheme and a further…

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Woman Dead Two Sons Wounded Pensioner Arrested Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 3

Following a shooting tragedy at Moore, a township in the Brisbane Valley, 100 miles from Brisbane, the mother of nine children is dead and…

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New Zealand's War Losses Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 1

Since the war started, 29 New Zealand officers and N.C.O.'s have lost their lives serving in the R.A.F. Approximately 500 New Zealanders are…

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'The Daily Advertiser' Price to Be Increased Effect of Heavy War Costs

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 2

We regret having to advise all subscribers to "The Daily Advertiser" that it has been found necessary, owing to heavy…

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In Australia More Information About War Urged by Premier to Counter General Apathy ALBURY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Mair) wants more information to be given to Australians about the war. He said today that there was a general apathy…

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"Hands Off Russia" Sensational Motions at State Labor Conference Peace Move Demanded "War Fought to Enrich Capitalists" SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 1

The annual conference of the N.S.W. branch of the Australian Labor Party at the Trades Hall to-day carried a motion, by 195 votes to 88, opposing war against the Soviet Union and demanding that Australia make every effort to…

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Items of News Returned Soldiers' League

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 2

A meeting of the Wagga sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League will be held on Friday night next, and all members and intending members are…

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War Veterans' Art Union

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 6

The veterans of the Great War 1914-18 will in the not distant future, be reinforced by the veterans of the present war. The War Veterans' Home…

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Old War Horse Sniffs Battle

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 3

"If ever I have the good fortune to be afforded the opportunity," said General Sir Harry Chauvel at Torquay (V.) on Saturday, "nothing will give…

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