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The wars & local soldiers, 1943

3,536 stories in Riverina's papers · page 23 of 177

The War

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 3

One of Hitler's most important strongholds. Kursk, has been captured by the Red Army. The Russians, under the command of General…

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Daily War Diary

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 3

The Japanese at Lac have been further raided. The Australians started the attack on Monday…

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Post-war Problems

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 4

Some brief, but very interesting, discussions on postwar reconstruction problems took place at the recent…

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War Factory Strike Ends

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: The decision of the absentee engine-drivers and crane attendants to report immediately for work at the big…

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War Wool and Politics

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

Referring to the statement of Mr. J. J. Clark, M.H.R., that certain wool firms were attempting to sabotage the Federal…

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War Casualties New York

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

It is estimated that two million soldiers and sailors of all nations at war lost their lives in battle or by drowning, in 1942…

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Two More Years of War

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

No member of the British War Cabinet believes that the war will end before 1945, said the Maharajah of Nawanagar on his arrival from…

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Post-War Problems Suggested Constitutional Amendments

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—The Trades Hall council to-night carried a resolution requesting the A.C.T.U. to ask the Federal…

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Second Battle of France Underground War

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 1

The second Battle of France is being grimly fought now. It is being waged by Frenchmen who daily risk their lives. They help to keep up the…

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Distribution of Prisoner of War Parcels

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 4

Once the food parcels and general Red Cross stores arrive in Switzerland, the International Red Cross committee takes over full charge, of them, their…

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Morions for War Agricultural Conference at Wagga

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

When Mr. W. M. Hammond, a member of the Wagga War Agricultural Central Committee, Was in Junee and Illabo recently, he…

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City Letter. Australia's War Position Frank Statement Required

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 4

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

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The War in Australia Militia Bill Opposition Split Three Resignations

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thursday.—In addition to Mr. Menzies and Mr. Spender, Mr. Harrison (U.A.P., N.S.W.) has resigned from the…

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Not Just for Duration Post-war Need for Agricultural Committees

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 1

"The war is doing disturbing things to farming, but it is imperative that what is happening should be viewed as dispassionately as possible by those…

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Graziers Meet War Damage Insurance Representation on Primary Product Committee

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 3

The 61st convention of the Graziers' Federal Council of Australia was held at Sydney on January 25 and 26. New South…

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Correspondence Paying for the War (To the Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 6

Sir,—The Royal Commission on Banking stated that the commonwealth Bank had the power to lend money, even free of interest…

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War News Russians Closing in on Rostov Town Under Heavy Bombardment Moscow

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

In Russia the Red Army is increasing its threat to Rostov, their tanks having crossed the river Don 20 miles upstream from the town…

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Amazing Scheme to Defraud Soldiers' Relatives Federal Authorities Take Swift Action

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thursday: The Attorney-General (Dr. Evatt) announced in the House of Representatives to-day that swift…

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Enlistments for Defence Services

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 4

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

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Awarded Military Medal Marrar Soldier

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

It was recently announced that Local. Edgar T. Mulley, C. Coy., 2/3 Pioneers, A.I.F., son of Mr and Mrs. T. Mulley. of Marrar, bad been awarded the Military…

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