Cannery Work Release of Soldiers
MELBOURNE. Tuesday.—The Victorian Director of Manpower (Mr. Cameron) announced to-day that the Army had agreed to the temporary…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Riverina · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1943
3,536 stories in Riverina's papers · page 19 of 177
New Guinea Battles Lesson's for U.S. SOLDIERS
Somewhere in Australia.—A United States force in Australia is now being taught methods of training based on the lessons learned during the fighting…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Killed in Action. Tpr. Colin Campbell
The whole Gunbar district was shocked to learn that Trooper Colin Campbell, of "Ilkadoon," had paid the supreme sacrifice, The sad tidings…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War in Australia Invasion Threat People Should Be Told Truth Declares War Council Member
CANBERRA, Wednesday.—"Unless the Prime Minister, or some other responsible Minister, is prepared to publicly state that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War at Sea Submarine Menace Criticism of Higher Direction Closer Co-ordination Urged
LONDON, Wednesday.—"The Times" in a leader refers to American criticism of the higher direction of the war respecting…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Two Soldiers in Trouble Appear at Gundagai Police Court. Charges of Stealing
Wearing the khaki uniform of the Australian Military Forces, two young men, one a local resident, the other a stranger, were…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Repatriation Bill Improved Conditions for Returned Men
CANBERRA, Thursday.—The Labor caucus to-day discussed the improved repatriation conditions for returned members of the services which are to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Chairman of "Anzac Division"
News has been received from New York that Mr, Harold Rabling has been appointed Chairman of the Anzac Division of the British War Relief…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War
It was announced on Monday that Mr. Churchill, at his own request, visited Turkey as the guest of the Government and Republic after the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Workers Strike
SYDNEY, Thursday: Alleging speedup methods, and acting against the advice of their union, 1200 metal trades employees engaged on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Vehicles of War
British production of vehicles for war provides some remarkable figures. In March, 1942, Britain was producing twice as many tanks as in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Type Letters to War Prisoners
The Postmaster-General, Senator Ashley, advises that letters to prisoners of war should be typewritten. Typewritten letters could be handled…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Ploughshares Into Swords" a War-Time Romance
The extent to which State Government resources and services have been made available to and utilised by, the National Administration is strikingly…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Splendid Result From Effort for War Veterans
A dance in aid of the War Veterans' Fund, organised by Messrs Thomson and Killen, last night, brought in £17, a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Workers' Housing Council's Proposed Conditions Unacceptable to Trust
A letter was received at last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council from the Commonwealth War Workers Housing Trust acknowledging…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →German War Casualties Believed to Total 4,000,000
NEW YORK, Wednesday: Over 4,000,000 German soldiers have been killed, captured or permanently crippled, according to confidential…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →300,000 War Prisoners Claimed to Be in Japanese Hands
NEW YORK, Wednesday: Japan holds approximately 300,000 war prisoners, according to a statement by Lieut.-General Fumlo Oyama in a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War News Strenuous Fighting Again In New Guinea Australians Supported by Artillery South-west Pacific
Allied Airforce machines yesterday attacked the area of Dobo in New Guinea from where Japanese aeroplanes are operating. American…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Homes Further Protection Given
Additional protection for members of the forces and their dependents in the occupation of premises has been provided…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lucerne for Soldiers Incorporation in Food in Powdered Form
CANBERRA, Friday.—The whole output of lucerne at Griffith and Maitland is to be crushed into powder and incorporated into food for members…
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