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The wars & local soldiers, 1943

3,536 stories in Riverina's papers · page 21 of 177

American Soldiers Chance to See Inland Australia Suggestion That Should Appeal to Gundagai Graziers

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 1

In an article headed “Allies and Guests” the “Bulletin” makes a splendid suggestion that should find a ready response from the…

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War Casualties Wounded in Action

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 2

CPL. THOMAS DAVID SMITH, (NX48958), wounded in action. Cpl. Smith, who is tho son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Smith, of Farm 88,…

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Vehicles of War

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 3

P[?]ish production of vehicles for war provides some remarkable fig[?] In March, 1942. Britain was…

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Daily War Diary

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 3

The Russian newspapers prepared the people for the celebration of another expected victory—the early capture of Rostov…

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The War

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 3

A broadcast statement by Mr. Joseph Davies, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, on the days of mourning in Germany and Hitler's failure to make…

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Our Sydney Letter War

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 3

It the Curtin Government is to survive, if it is to retain the confidence of the public, the Prime Minister must male, and make soon, a frank…

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Post-war Need for Agricultural Committees

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 2

"THE war is doing disturbing things to farming, but it is imperative that what is happening should be viewed as…

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Prisoner of War Received 30 Letters

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 3

As an indication of how mail addressed to prisoners of war is held up, this week word was received from Sgt. Alf. Palmer, who is in Stalag…

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All-out in Air War U.s. General's Plans

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday (A.A.P.): "We intend to go all-out in intens[?]fying the air war," said Lieutenant-General F. M. Andrews…

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War Savings £1/14/11 a Head in Australia

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—The sales of war savings certificates and £10 national savings bonds for the current financial year have reached…

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Next of Kin Parcels Received by Prisoners of War

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 4

The Australian Red Cross has received an official cable from the International Red Cross at Geneva stating that 4000 Next of Kin…

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Wagga War Effort W.A.N.S. Parades Resume To-night

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 2

There will be an important meeting of Wagga Wans to-night at 7.30 at the Drill Hall. Officer and N.C.O's will meet at 7.30. All…

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War News Japanese Near Australia Luggers and Barges Attacked South-west Pacific, Monday, AAP

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 2

A number of Japanese luggers and barges laden with troops have been attacked and shot up by Allied bombers in waters close to…

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New Things From the Chemist's Test-tube for Use in the Post-war World

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 3

STUDENTS will be interested in some highlights on chemistry in the future, which were recently touched on by Dr. C. N. Stine,…

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Lucerne for Soldiers

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 4

The whole output of lucerne [?] Griffith and Maitland is to be crushed into powder and incorporated into food for members of the Services…

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At the Montreal "The Chocolate Soldier" Nelson Eddy and Rise Stevens—a Brilliant New Singing Team

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 3

Music lovers, regardless of their tastes, have a treat in store for them at the Montreal Theatre, Tumut, to-night…

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Soldiers In Politics R.S.L. Not Interested in New Party

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 4

Preserving its invariable attitude, as required by its constitution, the Returned Soldiers' League, it is learned, will stand…

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Enlistments for Defence Services

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 3

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

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Waste Paper Shortage for War Purposes

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1943 · page 4

"New South Wales needs 200 tons more of waste newsprint every week for war purposes," say Mrs. Royes Metcalfe, collection…

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Canada's War Secret Huge Power Plant

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1943 · page 1

Details at one of Canada's best kept war secrets have now been released, according to information received by Mr. Justice Davis, High…

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