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The wars & local soldiers, 1943

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Socks for Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 2

The executive of the Australian Comforts Fund has adopted the suggestion by Lady Julius that in order to save wool and produce more stocks in less…

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Life Saving Award to U.s. Soldier

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—It was announced to-day that a number of U.S soldiers had qualified for Royal Life Saving Society awards. Cpl…

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Soldiers' Pensions

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thursday.—Despite the agitation for an increase of 50 per cent. in war pensions the Labor caucus to-day decided to allow the…

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The War in Australia Militia Bill Opposition Change Volunteer Enlistment Record

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Friday.—When the amendments to the Militia Bill, to be moved by Mr. Cameron and Mr. Coles, are submitted to…

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War Workers Causes of Absenteeism

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Friday.—The Munition Minister (Mr. Makin) said to-day that the common cold was responsible for much of the…

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Post-war Motor Cars No Early Model Changes

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 4

It is the supposition of many motorists that the post-war period will see radical changes in motor engineering practice. This feeling arises from the…

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War Review Talks with Turkey Nazi Rout Russia Japanese Threat in Pacific

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 3

Diplomatic activity continues to play almost as important a part in European affairs as the military achievement of the Red Army…

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Part of the V.D.C. Station Men of the North Trained for Hard Service Led by Much Decorated Soldier

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 4

Somewhere in Australia.—Strong over the uncountable miles of the north, Australia has a little civilian army which…

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Inquest Into Soldier's Death

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 2

At an inquest held yesterday at Wodonga (V.) into the death of Sgt. James Graham Phillips, of Adelaide, the deputy-coroner (Mr. M H. Buntz)…

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Current Topics War—

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 1

If the Curtin Government is to survive, if it as to retain the confidence of the public, the Prime Minister must make, and make…

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Legacy Appeal for War Orphans

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Spooner, president, announced at the Sydney Legacy Club that war Orphans' Appeal donations Amounted to £38,378. It…

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War Committee Appointed by General Giraud

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday (A.A.P.).—The American Associated Press correspondent at Algiers announces that General Giraud has…

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Post-war Planning Government Supervision of Industry

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Sunday.—"After the war some Government supervision over industry will be necessary to avoid chaos," declared…

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New War Theatre with General Eisenhower in Command

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday.—The creation of a North African "theatre of operations," with General Eisenhower in command, is…

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War at Sea British Submarines Active in Mediterranean

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 2

LONDON, Sunday: British submarines are continuing their deadly work in the central Mediterranean. Latest successes…

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Aus. Alia and N.z. Post-war Security Talks

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Talks on post-war security will begin at Canberra between Federal and New Zealand experts this week…

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Post War Aim Higher Living Standard Says Sir S. Cripps

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 2

LONDON, Saturday.—Sir Stafford cripps Minister for Aircraft Production, speaking at his election as Rector of Aberdeen…

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The War in Australia Mr. Hughes Stresses Three Points for Victory Vigilance, Faith, and Courage

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.—"Providing we maintain unceasing vigilance, firm faith, and unflinching courage we shall emerge victorious in…

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Soldier's Father Ejectment Order Cancelled

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Commenting on an order for the ejectment from a cottage of an invalid pensioner whose son is missing in…

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Soldiers Injured Truck Overturns on Road

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.—When an Army utility truck overturned after swerving to avoid a car on Bunnerong road, Matraville, yesterday…

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