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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

4,144 stories in Riverina's papers · page 35 of 208

Aid From East Indies in War Against Germany Batavia, Wednesday. (A.A.J.)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 1

Mr. J. H. Ritman, head of the Information Department, said to-day that the Netherlands East Indies were doing everything possible to support…

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Peace in Pacific Mr. Menzies' Speech Labor Members of War Council MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 4

Describing the speech by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) in London as Pacific appearement. Labor members of the Advisory War Council to-day bitterly…

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War News Summary Germany Pouring Troops and Tanks Into Libya? Pincer Movement Suggested London, Thursday, AAP

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 2

In an exclusive story to-day the "New York Times" quotes information reaching American sources that Germany is sending troops in force…

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The War in Australia Growing Armies 30,000 Trained Flying Crew Members Huge Naval Expansion SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 2

In a statement made to-night the Minister for External Affairs (Sir Frederick Stewart), said that there were now more than 60,000…

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R.s.l. and Politics Soldier Party Opposed

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

Discussing suggestions that returned soldiers should form an ex-servicemen's political organisation after the war, "Mufti," official organ of the…

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Papers for Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 4

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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Soldiers' Relatives Difficulty in Renting Houses Moratorium Provisions Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 2

Complaints have been received by the military authorities that relatives of soldiers are having difficulty in renting houses as the agents fear that…

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Enlistments for Defence Services

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 4

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

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Soldiers Become Traffic Controllers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 4

TO ensure quick movement of her arms and men. Britain has trained soldiers to take over duties of traffic policemen. With white sleeves and T.C. on their helmets, these men can ensure the rapid passage of troops at any time. Photo by courtesy Commnonwealth Dept. of Information…

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Correspondence And a Public Servant, and a Returned Soldier, and a Citizen! (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 6

Sir.—Ignoring the many inconsistencies of Mr. Tooth's evidently "Inspired" remarks, and passing over the personal attacks and suggestions…

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Wagga War Effort Salvage Drive To-day

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1941 · page 6

A salvage drive to Wagga business houses will take place this morning, and a good attendance of boys is hoped for by the organiser. The drive will begin at 9 a.m…

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Outspoken Minister Press Accused of Delaying War Effort Ottawa

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1941 · page 2

The Minister for War Services (Mr. Gardiner) told the House of Commons that the Canadian press had done more to delay the Dominion war…

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The War in Australia Federal Parliament to Hold Secret Session On International Situation and Defence SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1941 · page 4

The reason for the secret session of the Federal Parliament was that many members had been asking for it to debate thoroughly the International situation and…

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Threat by M.H.R. More War Work for Tasmania or Support Withdrawm From Government Hobart

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1941 · page 2

Unless Tasmania participates to a larger degree In the industrial activity connected with Australia's war effort Mr. A. Beck, M.H.R., will withdraw his…

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Great War Echo

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 2

After 23 years a Goulburn man has been called on by the Public Trustee to testify to his signature on a will drawn up by a companion in an…

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Wagga War Effort R.A.A.F. Recruiting Train at Wagga Many Applications for Enlistment Educational Qualifications

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 4

The R.A.A.F. recruiting train, com­prising three coaches, arrived at Wagga on Saturday morning. It will leave this morning for Lockhart and…

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How War News Is Sent Service To Australia

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 4

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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Arch Enemies of Farming War on Three Fronts

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 3

“To win the agricultural war on three fronts we must fall in line with changing conditions, cut down waste of produce of plant and, of…

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War Commentary New Moves in France Weygand's Visit to Vichy

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 1

The reason for General weygand'n first visit to Vichy since his appoint­ment as military governor in North Africa last year is not clear. Some…

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Canadian War Industry Dominion-wide Search for New Resources Ottawa, Saturday.(A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 1

Plans to divide Canada into industrial zones in an effort to enlist all the Dominion's resources were announced to-day. The War Production…

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