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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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East Indies' War Precautions Java a Fortress Dutch Would Prove Powerful Ally BATAVIA

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 4

Following a six weeks' survey of strategic islands stretching from Timor to Singapore, I conclude thai any aggression from the north would meet…

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Far East Position Talks in London Japan Opposed to Spread of War LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 2

When the Japanese Ambassador in London (Mr. Shigemitsu) interviewed the Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill) to-day, it is believed he…

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Strength of World Navies Latest Estimates British and Enemy Losses During War LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 6

The ever-growing naval expansion of the Great Powers is evident, says "Jane's Fighting Ships," the 1941 edition of which was published to-day…

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Albanian War Five Enemy Bombers Shot Down by British London, Tuesday (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 1

British fighters yesterday shot down five Italian bombers in the vicinicy of Corfu, without loss, says an Air Force communique…

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The War in Australia "Army in Overalls" Supports Troops Abroad Mr. Curtin's Broadcast CANBERRA, Wednesday

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 4

An assurance that support on the home front would be given to the Australian troops abroad was given by the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Curtin)…

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Wagga War Effort Greek Day Stalls Realise £212/2/ Exclusive of Button Sales and Donations

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 7

Results of Greek Day, held in Waggs last Saturday, reveal that the stalls alone raised £211/2/. This Is exclusive of the sale of buttons, which amounted to…

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Papers for Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 6

A parcel of papers for district soldiers overseas is despatched from Wagga every Monday by the Women's Voluntary Services and Comforts Fund…

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Interesting Items About the War Dragnet Digest in “The Bulletin” (General items of information and comment condensed from various acknowledged sources.)

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 4

London housewives, those, too, in other parts of the country, had difficulty in getting Sunday joints for to-day (5/1/41). The Ministry knew…

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Winston Churchill Visit to Anzac Camp

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 5

The newsreel at the Roxy Theatre this Friday and Saturday will include the visit of the Prime Minister,Winston Churchill to the Anzac…

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War Badges

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 4

Application forms for the issue of female relatives, mothers and widows' badges are now available. Persons entitled thereto should apply to the…

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The Old and the New In Anzac Parade

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: The Returned Soldiers' League suggested that parties of the new A.I.F., Sailors, and Airmen should march in this year's Anzac…

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The War From Day to Day

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 3

Swift Balkan Moves. Events have moved quickly since Bulgaria joined the Axis last Saturday. German troops have entered Sofia and occupied the Black Sea port of Varna…

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Farmers and War a Bureau Conference Address

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 7

Mr. c. Walkden Brown, a district agricultural instructor of the Department of Agriculture, showed, in an address at the Agricultural Bureau…

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How War News Is Sent Service to Australia

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 6

In a speech from London recently, the London manager and editor of Australian Associated Press (Mr. R. Irvine Douglas), described the…

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Coal Diverted to Victoria for War Industries Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 5

Efforts by the Sydney County Council to accumulate six months' reserve of coal (250,000 tons) are being hindered because the extra deliveries ordered are not…

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St. Michael's Parish Fete Tug-o-war Proves Popular

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 4

The popularity of tug-o-war contests was emphasised when a particularly large crowd was present at the St. Michael's parish fet last night to see the match between…

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At Yerong Creek Win-the-war Rally Held Excellent Response

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 3

A win-the-war rally organised by the Yerong Creek and District Patriotic Committee was held in the Yerong Creek Public Hall last Saturday. The president of…

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War Savings Certificates Victoria Passes £5,000,000 Mark Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 2

Victoria passed the £5,000,000 mark in sales of war savings certificates yesterday, and the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Fadden) sent a telegram of…

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Lively Scene at Advisory War Council Mr. Menzies' Speech Criticised MELBOURNE

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

A lively scene marked to-day's meeting of the Advisory War Council, Labor members bitterely criticised the speech by the Prime Minister (Mr…

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In War and Peace Health and Well Being of the People Vital

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 2

A most striking feature in modern warfare has been the development of the science of military medicine. Army medical…

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