Defence Forces Enlistments More Locals Join Up
A.I.F. enlistments through the local recruiting office during the week were R. L. Bergin, V. C. Horsley and H. E. Hammond, all of whom passed…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1941
4,144 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 208
Wounded at Bardia Two Soldiers From Junee
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…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Little Nations and the War
The Bishop of Goulburn (Dr. Burgmann) who is a recent address said the smaller nations of Europe—Poland, Sweden,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Certificates Coupon Scheme for Shopkeepers
A scheme by which shopkeepers would issue their customers with coupons, which later would be exchanged for war savings certificates, has been…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wagga War Effort Salvage Working Bee
All who have promised to bale salvage on arrival of bales are asked to be at the gasworks depot, Wagga, at 9 o'clock this morning. Baling…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Founded on Five Shillings London Perfumers Double War Exports
Since the war began one famous London firm of perfumers has not only increased its exports, but in the flow of regular monthly shipments not a single…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Britain's Industry at War Munitions Absorb More Workers Actual Unemployment Negligible
In spite of the Nazis' redoubled efforts to cut off Britain's communications with the rest of the world, Britain's ships are still able to bring to her shores vast…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wyalong Public Became Hostile When Italy Entered the War Restaurant Proprietor’s Troubles
A statement that after Italy’s entry into the war it had become impissible for him to carry on his business at West Wyalong,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Britain's Best Sellers £2,605,281 Worth of Books Exported in War Time
Shakespeare and the Bible remain the "best sellers" in the vast total of £2,605,281 worth of books sent overseas, despite the paper shortage, by British…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →National Security Regulations Statement by Minister "Amply Justified As War Time Measure" Canberra
Explaining what he described as the "real reason" for the introduction of national security regulations, which have caused such a storm of protest…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War in Australia Tax on Overtime Deputation to Mr. Menzies Both Sides Firm Sydney
The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) indicated to a deputation of the metal trades unions this afternoon that the Government would not exempt over…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Wage Tax Dr. Evatt and Deductions From Soldier's Pay
Dr. Evatt K.C., Federal Labor member for Hurstville, on Tuesday questioned any arrangement between the Federal and State Governments for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire-arms Returned to Italians Griffiths Returned Soldiers League Protests
At a special meeting of the Griffith sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers League of Australia, it was alleged that the police were returning…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga War Effort Promotion for Wagga Soldiers
Air mail letters received in Wagga yesterday report recent promotion to the rank of Lieutenant of Sergeant J. Eldershaw, of "Rockview," Wagga,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wagga Man Wounded News of Lance-corporal J. Newton
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Newton, of Morgan-street, Wagga, have been advised that their son, Lance-Corporal James Newton, has been wounded in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Jean Batten's War Work
Jean Batten, the daintily built New Zealand aviatrix with the deliberate half-humorous manner of speech, is working most hours out of the 24…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Patriotic and War Fund Monthly Meeting of Committee
The monthly meeting of the committee of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday, 9th…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A.R.P. Plans War Cabinet Decision Sydney
A conference of Commonwealth and State Ministers will be held at an early date to discuss air raid precautions and plans for the protection of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Contracts Deputation to Minister for Supply Alleged Preferential Theatment Sydney
"The Minister for Supply (Senator M'Bride) will investigate charges that firms in other States in the Commonwealth are receiving preferential…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Troubles of Leeton Petrol Retailers Effects of War: Ask for Bowser Fee Reduction
Difficulties facing Leeton's petrol re-sellers because of conditions obtaining since the outbreak of war were outlined by a deputation which…
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