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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

4,342 stories in Riverina's papers · page 17 of 218

Post War Marketing of Australian Wool

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 1

Among Australia’s many post-war problem, will be the meeting of her primary products and one commodity that will face major difficulties…

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War Cabinet Considers Protection Ok Industry

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

MELBOURNE. Thursasy -Co-operating with other powers resisting Japanese aggression. the Federal Government to-day approved of important measures in…

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War Damage Cover Insurance to Be Retrospective

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

The Federal Treasures, Mr. Chifley, has stated that the representative operation of the war damage insurance scheme would apply to ell those classes…

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War News Summary Threat to Singapore Increasing

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

THE threat to Singapore is increasing as the Japanese draw closer. They are now 40 miles away from the island fortress…

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Crude Rubber War Affects Deliveries Synthetic Production

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 3

How seriously America regards the threat to her supplies of crude rubber from the Far Bast can be gathered from the news that President…

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Cootamundra and District Civic Patriotic and War Fund

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

At the usual monthly committee meeting of the above, held at the Council Chambers, in the unavoidable absence of the Mayor (Aid. F. R…

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War Pictures Issued by the Department of Information

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

AMERICAN “EAGLE” SQUADRON IS WELL NAMED,—The American “Eagle ” Squadron of the British R.A.F. was formed of experienced and daring young civil pilots from the U.S.A. They were trained by the R.A.F. Fighter Command in operational flying and have since taken a magnificent part in several air battle against the Garmain. This picture shows pilot of the “Eagle” Squadron on their…

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The War Monday. A.i.f Forces in Action

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 3

A.I.F. and militia forces are now in action against Japanese invaders who landed near Rabaul on Friday. The Australians hold positions across the…

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150 Italian War Prisoners to Be Released Fob Fruit Harvesting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday. - Armed guards will form daily escorts for 150 Italian war prisoners who are to be released in Victoria for fruit…

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Correspondence Saving Petrol Vital for War Effort (To The Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

Sir.—Through your paper I would like to bring under the notice of the people of this district the following, in connection with the waste of…

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Sir Earle Page to Join Imperial War Cabinet on Temporary Basis

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2
Also in Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser

The announcement that Sir Earle Page would be the Australian representative on the Imperial War Cabinet was made on Wednesday by the Prime…

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Sir Earle Page to Join Imperial War Cabined on Temporary Basis

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

PERTH, Wednesday.—The announcement that Sir Earie Page would be the Australian representative on the Imperial War Cabinet was made to…

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Wool Marketing Post-War Difficulties Scheme Formulated by Mr. H. K. NOCK

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 3

At the special request of the Australian Wool Growers' Council, Mr. H. K. Nock, a member of the Australian Wool Board, has formulated a…

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Ql Australia Mr. Gurtin's Warning More Demands on Civilians Ai Resources For War Effort

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

PERTH, Thursday.-Warning the nation that civilians would have fur-there heavy demand to meet, the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) announced…

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U.S. Infantry Land in North Ireland “To Carry War Into Enemy Territory””

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

LONDON, Monday (A.A.P.I.—It is officially announced that United States troops, under the command of Major General P. Hurtle, landed in Northern…

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Returned Soldiers' Badges

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 6

While members of the A.I.F. returned from this war, who remain in the Military Forces and in uniform, are not permitted to wear the…

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Waterproofing Addresses on Soldiers' Parcels

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

Here's the way to do it: Write out the address and allow it to become quite dry. Then mo a slightly warmed candle—pressed down over…

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Cootamundra Soldier Missing Lieut. Jim Quinlan

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

Lieut. Jim Qumain, former. Cootamundra Maher Cup footballer, and a native of this town, has been reported missing in the Far East…

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Soldier-jockey [?]Jdes Launceston Cup Winner

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 6

Victorian Jockey F. Tocknell, who obtained leave from camp to fulfil riding engagements in Tasmania, won the Launceston Cup on Wednesday on Jane…

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