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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

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War Tax Chopped Junee Pay Cheques Gone--Gilt Off the Gingerbread

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 2

Junee salary and wage earners who received their pay cheques in Government and semi-Government department found that the new war…

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War Prisoners and Aliens All May Be Used in National Service

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.-The Fed-eral Government has adopted the principle of employing prisoners of war to relieve the acute labor shortage, particularly in Victorian fruit shortage…

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Private Industries May Be Fully Nationalised "Inevitable Step in Winning War"

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. - The Federal Minister for Labor (Mr. Ward) believes that before long the Government will completely…

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HUGE U.S. War Appro-priation Army, Navy and Espionage Washington, Monday. (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 1

President Roosevelt asked Congress for a huge supplementary appropria-tion for 1942-43, to Include: Army, 12,525.000,000 dollars (£A2,505.0000OO)…

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The Latest Second Edition Mr. Churchill Promises Debate on War Situation Member Seeks Immediate Assurance On Planes For Singapore

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday (A.A.P.).-When the Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) entered the House of Commons to-day he was greeted with a roar of cheering from all sides. He said he…

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The War Close to Australia Every Ounce of Energy Needed Statement by President S.A. Trades and Labor Council

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY. Tuesday.-It is now ob-vious to everybody that the war with Japan is moving so perilously close to Australia that raids upon our ports…

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Soldiers' Letters

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 3

On 20th December NX38386, Gnr. G. Bollard, 3rd. Rein., 1st A.A.A. Reg., Abroad, wrote to his mother at Cootamundra: "The weather here is…

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Papers for Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 2

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

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Letter to Parents From Friend of Soldier Son Deeply Appreciated

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 4

Mrs. W. B. Cheeseman, of 144 Gur-wood-street, Wagga, in a letter to this paper with reference to her son, Douglas Cheeseman. reported missing,…

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Soldier Applicants for Hospital Job "Not Capable of Performing Duties"

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 2

Mr. Hawkins. S.M. decided at the Bur-wood Court on Monday that two returned soldiers were not entered to preference in their applications for the post of secretary…

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Returned Soldier to Resume Training Again

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.-Mentone trainer C. G. Manley, who was wounded badly in the early fighting in Libya, and was invalided home, intends to…

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Allied War Councils Representation by Dominion's

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday.—In the House of Commons Mr. E. Granville (Nat. Liberal) asked whether Lord Cranbourne, Dominion Secretary, would…

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Wagga War Effort Aluminium Week Scouts Co-operating

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 6

Following on the appeal by the secretary of scouting, for all scouts to held collect aluminium, a meeting was held at the Wagga Scout Hall last night Scouters and…

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Australia and British War Cabinet Mr. Menzies' Views Aired in "Times"

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday (A.A.P.).—The former Australian Prime Minister. Mr. Menzies, in a lengthy article in "The Times" says: "Even if Canada…

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Two Soldiers Missing at Darwin Went to Shoot Crocodile

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 3

DARWIN, Wednesday.—There is no sign yet of two soldiers, a sergeant and a private, who have been lost since Sunday afternoon, when they…

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Young Monteagle Soldier Killed MotHer Seriously Injured Four Others Have Miraculous Escape

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 3

A fatal motor smash occurred near Young in the early hours on Sunday morning, when a young soldier, Pte Walter Mad…

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Soldier Settlers Must Not Be Choked with Debts Minister For Lands at Civic Reception States Wool Price Too Low

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

At the Gundagai Shire Council Chambers on Saturday, Shire President H .P. Carberry presided over a large gathering when civic…

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Latest War News Military Attack on New Guinea Australia’s Serious Position We Must Be Prepared For Any Eventuality MELBOURNE, Today

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 3

IT IS REPORTED THAT THE JAPANESE HAVE LAUNCHED A MILITARY ATTACK ON NEW GUINEA IT IS obvious from the Japanese operations at New Guinea that they have more than one aircraft carrier, supported by covering…

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War Brevities

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

Two attacks were made on Rabaul yesterday morning. The Solomon Islands were raided. The Americans destroyed a 10,000…

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Bad War News

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

Mr. [?] that the [?]of what is happening in the Pacific war zone cannot tell to impress every Australian, The situation…

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