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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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Anzac Tradition Upheld

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 2

The vast majority of Australians were supremely confident that the new A.I.F. would worthily uphold the splendid reputation and the tradition established by the Anzacs in the war of 1914-18. If there were any people so lacking in knowledge and judgment as to entertain doubts on…

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The War of Movement

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 1

THE caterpillar-wheeled mechanical-vehicles used by Britain are an essential factor in modern warfare of fast movement. These vehicles are being used in the Western Desert. Photo by courtesy Department of Information…

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War Threat in U.s.a

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 3

The great majority of Americans approve President Roosevelt's call to the nation to intensify defence efforts. It is stated that Americans…

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25,000 Homes Post-war Employment Plan Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 4

The State Government has planned a post-war programme of employment and development, said the Premier (Mr. Mair) to-night. It would include…

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The War From Day to Day Thursday. Britain's Tasks in 1941

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 3

Stripped of all the illusions and fond hopes with which they watched the year 1941 come in, Britons said good-bye to the Old Year while the…

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Matong Presentation to Soldiers

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 2

A very pleasant evening was spent at Matong on Tuesday last when a presentation from Matong and district residents was made to Privates Roy…

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Treatment of Prisoners Conditions Ameliorated Sydney, Monday. Fighting in Albania Terrible Ordeal of Greek Soldiers In Mountainside Fighting Creeping Closer to Elbasan London, Sunday. (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 1

Disciplinary punishment of prisoners during the early part of their sentences will be abolished in gaols in New South Wales. This treatment A special reporter on the Albanian northern frontier says that the Greeks aiming at Elbasan are fighting a "white hell." Packs of wolves and…

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Lonelt Soldiers Want Pen-friends

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 2

Thousands of miles away from their own country and friends, making their contribution towards the defence of Australia and the British Empire, are…

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Meningitis at Darwin All Afflicted Soldiers Recover Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 4

Army officials said to-day that soldiers who had contracted meningitis during the epidemic at Darwin, had all recovered. No soldier was fatally…

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Enlistments for Defence Services

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 2

TO keep the local list up-to-date, will people enlisting for any of the Defence Forces, please forward immediately…

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Wounded Italians Evacuated From Vlona

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday: From Vlona alone the Italians have evacuated [?]5,000 wounded and sick troops, according to an official Greek…

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Rumania Bordering on Civil War

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday; The Bulgarian Premier, Flloff; who returned to Sofia from Vienna today, would not comment on reports of German troop…

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Rail Men and War Pay

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 2

In the Assembly, Mr. J. M. Tully, M.L.A., addressed the following questions to the Minister for Transport: Can the Minister say whether it is…

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War Planes for Bulgaria Budapest

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 3

It is reported that Germany has loaned Bulgaria 2500 war planes and also sent many antiaircraft crews to Rumania…

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War Brevities Political Meetings Banned in Syria

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 1

LONDON, Monday. (A.A.P.).—The German radio says that political meetings and demonstrations have been banned in Syria and Lebanon…

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"Close to Declaration of War" London, Monday. (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 2

The first German reaction to President Roosevelt's speech came from authorised quarters in Berlin, which stated: "Part of the speech is rather…

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War Cabinet Melbourne or Canberra Sittings? Mr. Menzies' Caustic Comment Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 2

The War Cabinet is quite satisfied that efficiency is more important than locality," said Mr. Menzies to-day, commenting on Mr. Hughes remarks…

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Britain's Home Front Achievements in Year of War Welfare of People Vigorously Safeguarded

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 7

Modern war is not only a test of military organisation and leadership. It Is a tremendous challenge to the resilience and adaptability of ordinary men…

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The War in Australia No Battle Casualty List Yet Callous Rumors Scotched Army Headquarters Statement Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 3

No battle casualty list referring to Australian soldiers has been received at Army Headquarters in Australia This statement was made officially at…

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For Soldiers and Ex Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 4

A subject of special interest to all returned men and those at present serving with the colors, will be discussed at a general meeting of…

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