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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

4,342 stories in Riverina's papers · page 23 of 218

CORRESPONDENCE (we do not necessarily endorse the view our correspondents.) Parcels for District Soldiers (To Editor "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 5

Sir.—May we be permitted through your columns to make an appeal to the generous hearted people of Wagga to subscribe to the funds of the…

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Two of the "Missing" Soldiers Rejoined Their Units

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 2

ON Tuesday the good news was received that Cpl. Marcus Fitzsimon and Pte. Edward Johnstone, who were reported…

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Leeton Red Cross Society. Fallen Soldiers Honored Resignation of Treasurer

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 1

THE business meeting of the Leeton branch of the Red Cross Society on Tuesday afternoon, was presided over by Mrs. T. H…

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Male Aliens Must Enlist or Work for Country Federal Government's Edict CANBERRA

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 1

Male aliens between 18 and 60 years are given 14 days from to-day to either enlist or volunteer for the Militia, under regulations…

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Guerilla Warfare V.D.C. Will Have Main Role All Members Must Enlist

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 1

The Army Minister (Mr. Forde) at Tuesday announced that the Army authorities are preparing plans for guerilla warfare on a large scale in…

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Shek Preparing for Attack. U.S.A. Supplies War Equipment. Plan Does Not Depend on Burma Road. (A.a.p.) Chunking

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 1

A high Chinese official has revealed that General Change on Seek is rapidly prepaing for a major offensive against the Japanese [?]…

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Killed in Action L.a.c. J. C. Chambers

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 2

Word was received yesterday by Mrs. M. J. Chambers, of "Craigfernie," Lockhart, that her son, Leading Air-craftman John Clarence Chambers, of…

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Wounded in Action

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 2

PTE. L. ("KAISER") M'GEADY Official word has been received that Pte. Lyle ("Kaiser" M'Geady, son of Mrs. M'Geady and the late Mr. Dan…

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Missing, Believed Wounded Pte. A. C. Baxter

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baxter, of Narandera-road. via Wagga. have received word from the Minister of the Army, expressing sympathy that their son,…

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Sir Earle Page and War Cabinet

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 4

CANBERRA, Friday.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) revealed to-day that Britain has agreed that Australia shall have representation in the…

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War Loan Organiser Visit to Henty

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 4

Mr. T. L. Selk, president of the Henty and District Patriotic Committee, presided over a gathering of members of the patriotic committee and…

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Huge War Factory in N.S.W.

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—Arresting examples of the way in which the war effort in N.S. Wales has been speeded up in recent months were seen by the Governor…

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Compulsory War Insurance Rates of From 4/ TO 8/ Per Cent

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 2

All types of fixed and movable property will be covered by the Federal Government's war damage insurance scheme, details of which are now…

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Japanese Broadcast People Warned of Economic Defeat "War May Last 20 Years"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 1

NEW YORK, Thursday.—In a broadcast intended for home consumption, the Tokyo official radio warned the Japanese people against exaggerated…

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Wagga War Effort Salvage Drive to Wagga Business Houses Need to Save Paper

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 4

The usual salvage drive to main street business houses will take place this morning, starting from the Wagga Town Hall at 9 o'clock sharp. Boys…

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Labor Shortage on Farms Use of War Prisoners Urged F. & S. Executive Meeting Next to Be Held at Griffith

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—To relleve[?] the labor shortage in rural industries, the Farmers and Settlers' Association will ask the State Government to utilise…

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Greyhound Raging Wagga Meeting Next Wednesday Fob Parcels for Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 8

At a committee meeting of the Wagga Diggers' Greyhound Racine Club held on Thursday night a letter was received from the president of the Wagga Dog Owners…

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Minister Opposed to Batmen "Men Expect to Be Used As Soldiers"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—Immediately the administration machinery of the Commonwealth manpower regulations has been brought into operation, the…

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Gundagai Soldier Rejoins Unit

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 2

Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Heydon, of Gundagai, that their son, Cpl. Paddy Heydon, who had been reported missing in Malaya, is…

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Wounded by Sentry

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 9 February 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: While neither the military authorities nor the police have yet issued official statements on the controversy that has developed…

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