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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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War Advisory Council Matters for Discussion To-morrow Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 2

The question of a speed up in the manufacture and production of Beaufort bombers will be raised by Labor members of the War Advisory Council…

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War Cabinet Criticised For Allowing Lady Blarney to Leave Australia

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 2

Members of the Federal Parliament strongly criticised to-day the action of the War Cabinet in allowing Lady Blamey to leave Australia and join…

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Wagga War Effort Christmas Hampers Reach Troops in Palestine Gifts Greatly Appreciated

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 5

The Wagga Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund, which embraces the Municipality of Wagga and shires of Kyeamba and Mitchell, forwarded £250 to…

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War News Summary Italian Chief in Albania Retires Italy Pasted by R.A.A.F. LONDON, Monday A.A.P.

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 2

It is officially announced in Rome that the Italian Commander-in-Chief in Albania, General Sodu, has resigned his command "for health reasons."…

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Cutlery Bags and Garments for Soldiers Hints From Comforts Depot

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 3

In asking the "Irrigator" to print the following hints received from the Hon. Supervisor of the Lord Mayor's Comforts Depot, the committee…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Greek War Relief Fund (To the Editor. "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 5

Sir,—One of the origin spots in the present world war is the stand made by the heroic Greek Nation. Attacked, without provocation, by Italy, the extraordinary…

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Wounded at Bardia Two Soldiers From Junee

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 1
Also in Cootamundra Herald

A message has been received in Junee to the effect that two Junee soldiers were wounded in the recent fight at Bardia. One is Private H. J…

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War-time Strikes Deprecated

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 2

A motion submitted by the president (Mr. V. P. Bragg) "that we are deeply concerned at the strikes which are going on during war time, and urge that…

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Wagga War Effort Salvage Working Bee

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 5

A busy morning was spent at the Wagga gasworks depot baling and bagging salvage on Sunday morning All available bales were filled…

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Hailie Selassie to Lead "War Drums Will Sound"

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 1

CAIRO, Tuesday (AAP): "The time is not far distant when I will cross the border, and lead an army of patriots against the Italians. The…

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Big Labor Demand 75,000 Workers Needed War Industries

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 2

More than 75,000 workers, at least one—third of whom must be skilled artisans, will be needed to staff new munition and aircraft factories in…

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Britain and the War Production Problems Are Ministers Overloaded?

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 3

When Parliament reassembles there will be a Commons debate on production, supply, and man-power, which will give an opportunity to discuss…

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Soviet Attitude "Hitler Kept Guessing" War of Exhaustion London, Monday (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 1

Too much should not be ascribed to the Soviet Tass Agency's denial of the Soviet knowledge or consent of alleged German troop movements in…

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Advisory War Council Emergency Meeting Held Messrs. Menzies and Fadden to Meet Workers Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 2

The Prime minister (Mr. Menzies), at an emergency meeting of the Advisory War Council to-night, said that he and the Federal Treasurer (Mr…

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The War in Australia Battle Casualties Total So Far Reported As Under 300 MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 2

[?] Army Headquarters reveled to-day that the total A.I.F battle casualties so far reported to them were 296, of which 31 were…

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Hailie Selassie to Lead Army of Liberation "War Drums Will Sound" Cairo, Monday (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 1

"The time is not far distant when I will cross the border, and lead an army of patriots against the Italians. The days of Italy, which betrayed my…

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Soldiers' Letters

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 4

Captain Harold Conkey wrote on 24th and 25th December: As you know, Max Rungie (Junee) and I got seven days' leave, and left…

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Soldiers to Pay Taxes Soldiers to Pay Taxes Probable Deputation to State Treasurer

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 5

Soldiers in the citizen, garrison, and home defence force will pay their first tax deduction on Friday. Pay Corps staffs art working day and night to complete…

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State Wage Tax Dr. Evatt and Deduction From Soldiers' Pay Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1941 · page 2

Dr. Evatt, K.C. State Labour member for Hurstville, to-day questioned any arrangement between the Federal and State Governments for the…

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