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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

4,144 stories in Riverina's papers · page 21 of 208

Australia's Security Urgent Steps Must be Taken War Council Unanimous

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: The unity of members of the Advisory War Council for the need of taking all possible steps to ensure the security of…

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Australia's Danger Important Meeting of War Council Dramatic Appeal by Mr. Curtin

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 5

The leader of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party (Mr. Curtin) said on Wednesday night that, having regard to the increasing danger…

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War Likely to Develop on Another Front Berlin Despatches in Japanese Newspapers

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 2

Despatches from Berlin in Tokio newspapers say that the European war is likely to develop on another front towards Malaya…

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How Cobber Kain Died Empire’s First “Ace” in Present War

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

Here is the story of how Cobber Rain died, and how Britain last the first “Ace” of this war. The story is taken from the book “Squadrons Up,”…

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Security of Australia Urgent Steps Must Be Taken War Council Unanimous SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 2
Also in Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review

The unity of members of the Advisory War Council for the need of taking all possible steps to ensure the security of Australia, was…

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"We of the A.i.f." Unique Film Diggers at War and Work

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 2

At the Plaza Theatre yesterday, at both the matinee and evening sessions, "We of the A.I.F.," a record of the part the Australian forces played in the Great War,…

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Taxation of Overtime Government’s Unions Assurances Are Accepted. Unions Rally Behind War Effort

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 4

Following assurances by the Government, that anomalies In the weekly in-stabenent tax, plan world speedily be adjusted, major trade unions have…

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The War in Australia Cruiser Tanks to Be Made Workshops in Three States Sydney, Thursd.iv

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 2

Cruiser tanks are to be made in Australia. Modern adaptable workshop in three States will turn out tanks for the new Australian Armored Corps…

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Mr. Menzies’ Triumph Cheered by Diggers Arrives at Cairo, (From the Official War Correspondent, Sergeant lan Fitchett) GAZA (Palestine)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 3

The prime Minister (Mr. Menses) arrived in Cairo this afternoon after having been flown by R.A.F. plane from Lydda. He was accompanied by…

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Soldiers at Sea A.I.F. Men Learn Routine of Troopship Life

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 6

How do men of the A.I.F. react to leaving Australia? What is the routine aboard a troopship? What are the thoughts of youngsters away from the…

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Greek Day To Collect Funds for Comforts for Greek Soldiers SATURDAY, 1st MARCH

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

There was only a moderate attendance at the public meeting held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening last for the purpose of organising…

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The Capture of Derna Australian Soldiers' Fine Feat

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 4

With the capture of Derna on Thursday 30th January, the A.L.F. has completed three major actions and covered 180 miles, in the brief…

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Thanks From a Soldier Overseas

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 2

Four little Cootamundra girls, Una and Pat Clarke, Paula Ronning, and Mary Crowe had raised money by disposing of articles, and sent 14…

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Mr. Menzies Addresses Soldiers at Concert Arrival at Cairo Gaza (Palestine)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) arrived In Cairo tills afternoon after having been flown by R.A.F. plane from Lydda. He was accompanied by…

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Soldiers in Trouble

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 2

When Ptes. H. Doherty, aged 18 years, and A. Jackson, aged 20 years, set out from Bonegilla camp on January 15 to celebrate Doherty's birthday,…

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Returned Soldiers' Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 2

Mr. Stephen H. Stack, who is managing the film. "We of the A.I.P.," will address a meeting of returned soldiers convened by the Wagga sub-branch of…

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CORRESPONDENCE We do not necessarily endorse the view of our correspondents Soldiers' Mail (To Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 4

Sir,—In your paper yesterday I read a complaint regarding soldiers letters from N.S.W. I wish to confirm it. I live in Victoria, but have been…

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The Holy Land Many Places Visited Wagga Soldier's Impressions

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 5

In a letter to his family Private "Boy" Tolhurst. of the 2/4 Field Ambulanc, and son of Mr. and Mr. M. G. Tolhurst. Grandview-avenue, writes most interestingly of…

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Worked in Harvest Field to Develop Necessary Chest Measure Second Griffith Casualty in Action Came From Family of Soldiers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 6

News that their youngest son, Private William Andrew Ross, of C. Company, 2/2 Battalion, A.I.F., had been killed in action on January 21,…

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