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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

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War Damage Insurance State Property Covered

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 4

Participation by the States in the Federal Government's war damage property insurance scheme, to provide cover for State-owned property, was…

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War Risk Insurance Civilians Killed or Injured

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 6

The Treasurer (Mr. Chifley) announced recently that National Security Regulations had been gazetted to give effect to the Government's…

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Importance of C.w.a. for War Evacuation

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 3

The Premier (Mr. McKell), considers the work of the Country Women's Association of such national importance in war work that he has given…

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Supreme War Council All Allies Should Participate Military Expert's Assertion

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 1

NEW YORK, Sunday (A.A.P.).—"Britain and America cannot expect full military co-operation from their Allies until they establish a supreme…

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War Damage Insurance Premiums, Benefits to Date from Jan. 1

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 4

War damage insurance will apply retrospectively and premiums will be calculated us from January 1 on property and stock valued above £1000…

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Post-war Projects Plan and Work Now Says British Journal

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 4

The maintenance of experimental work on automobile design, despite the heavy pressure of war work in Great Britain, is advocated by the…

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Loan to Open This Month- £35,000,000 for War Needs

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 3

The new Commonwealth War Loan of £35,000,000 will open on February 17. Terms will be the same as those for the last £100,000,000 War and…

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War News Summary Japanese Landing on Singapore Vivid Descriptions of Titanic Battle

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 2

The A.B.C. representative describing the Japanese landing on the north-west and west coast of the Island of Singapore between…

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Pacific War Council in London Sir Earle Page to Be Representative Mr. Curtin's Announcement

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday. — Announcing the establishment of a Pacific War Council in London, the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin)…

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Wagga War Effort W.E.S.C. Morse Test Held Tuition For Men Awaiting Call-up

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 5

A further test of 15 words per minute was held last week in Morse key at the weekly parade of the Women's Emergency Signalling Corps. The results were very…

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The War From Day to Day Friday. Grave Position in Libya More Withdrawals Foreshadowed British Losses Not Heavy

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 3

All the green fertile belt in Cyrenaica must now be regarded as lost and there is little likelihood of a cessation of our retirement. The situation…

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Soldier Shot by Sentry Bullet Wounds Women and Airman

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 2

A Militia sentry shot and scrimpy wounded on A.I.F. man during altercation on a prohibited beach area in Sydney about 4 a.m. on…

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Temora Soldier Escapes from Japanese

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 2

A 21-year-old Temora lad has just returned to his unit after being posted missing for 27 days, seven of which he spent as a prisoner of the Japanese…

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Naval [?]Se Partially Vacated Floating Dock Flooded Naval Ratings Now Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 1

SINGAPORE, Monday. — The great naval base on the north coast of Singapore Island has been partially vacated, and the King…

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Ganmain District News Ganmain Soldiers Missing

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 4

Deep regret was expressed on all sides when it was learned that three Ganmain soldiers had been reported missing…

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Boats for Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 6

Among their multifarious activities, Dunlop are engaging in the business of boat building too. The main…

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Invalid Soldiers Scientific Treatment for Injured Muscles

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—Marked importance is given in Army circles to the first occupational therapy course for masseuses, which began in Sydney…

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Enlistments for Defence Services

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 4

TO keep the local list up-to-date, will people enlisting for any of the Defence Forces, please forward immediately…

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New Status for V.d.c. Members Must Enlist

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 3

Under regulations issued on Monday, all members of the Volunteer Defence Corps are required to enlist. This is to ensure that they…

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Returned Soldiers To Endow Hospital Ward in Name of Tom Dunn

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 3

AT the annual meeting of the Leeton sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held on Friday night there was a…

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