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The wars & local soldiers, 1943

3,536 stories in Riverina's papers · page 6 of 177

Wool Marketing Post War Discussions

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The immediate calling of a dominion conference to discuss post-war wool marketing is being…

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Absence of Unemployment and Enlistments Responsible for Redaction of Relief Given by Local Soldiers' League

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 11 January 1943 · page 3

THE TOTAL ABSENCE OF UNEMPLOYMENT AND THE ENLISTMENT OF OLD MEMBERS OF THE A. L. F. FOR DUTY IN THE PRESENT WAR IS GIVEN AS THE REASON FOR £20 LESS BEING PAID BY THE LOCAL R. S. S. A. L. L. A. IN…

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Science Plays Important Part in War Problems

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 11 January 1943 · page 2

In Australia, as in other parts, of the British Commonwealth and America, the scientist has figuratively donned battle dress. Though…

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South African Service Men to Enter Politics After War

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1943 · page 1

JOHANNESBURG, Saturday.—A United services Democratic Front has been formed with the object of securing after the war a new…

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Puppet Nanking Government Declares War on Britain and U.s

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1943 · page 1

LONDON, Saturday (A.A.P.).—It is announced by Tokyo that the puppet Nanking Government has declared war against Britain…

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Dr. Evatt's Warning Japan May Attack Australia War Weariness Serious Danger

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The belief that the Japanese must make a serious attempt against Australia, and that for such purpose they were building…

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Major Before Army Court Soldiers Worked at His Home

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1943 · page 2

Major Edmund Francis Frazer, 47. Salvage Control Officer in New South Wales, was charged at a general court-martial at…

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Returned Wagga Soldier Tells of Experiences in New Guinea Many A.I.F. Men Back Home

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1943 · page 3

Back in Australia after four months' fighting in New Guinea, a large party of A.I.F. men expressed delight at the prospect of leave and were glad…

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When the A.L.F. Smashed Through Rommel's Lines Tumblong Soldier's Terrific Artillery Barrage

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 11 January 1943 · page 2

When the A.I.F. smashed through Rommel's lines at the beginning of the big push in Egypt, with them was W.O. II Jack Luff, of…

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Daily War Diary

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 12 January 1943 · page 2

The Russians continue to advance towards Rostov and in the Caucasus. in Africa a big battle was commenced…

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Hanwood's Young War Workers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 January 1943 · page 2

A fine effort on the part of the Junior Red Cross members at Hanwood Public School, towards the end of last, term, has resulted in the Junior…

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Wagga War Effort Parcels for Soldiers North Wagga A.l.p. Assists

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1943 · page 3

The North Wagga branch of the A.L.P. has raised considerable money for patriotic and charitable purposes during the last 12 months…

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War Prisoners Thousands in Japanese Hands

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1943 · page 4

It is understood in official quarters in London that 10,000 prisoners of war are now interned in Japanese territory-5,000 in Korea and 5,000 in Formosa…

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What Post-war Cars Will be Like

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1943 · page 4

The end of the basic petrol ration means that thousands or motorists are selling their care and will deny themselves the pleasures of…

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Turkish Mission to Study Britain's War Effort

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1943 · page 1

LONDON, Monday.—A Turkish production mission led by Major-General Seyrek, Director-General of Military Factories, has arrived…

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The War in Australia War Costs £5,000,000 a Month Over Estimate Further Increase Expected

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday.—After only six months of the current financial year, Australia is now spending on war at the rate of…

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Chinese War Japanese Forced to Retreat Transports Sunk

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1943 · page 1

CHUNGKING, Monday.—A communique says that the Chinese have recaptured Lihuang, the provisional capita] of Anhwei. It…

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War Prisoners Thousands in Japanese Hands Camp Conditions

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 12 January 1943 · page 1

It is understood in official quarters in London that 10,000 prisoners of war are now interned in Japanese territory—5000 in Korea…

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Australian War Expenditure Million and Half Pounds Daily CANBERRA

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 January 1943 · page 2

In a revenue statement issued yesterday, from the Treasury, it was disclosed that war expenditure for the first six months of 1942/43 was…

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"No. 1 Problem" Admiral Stark Thinks War Will Be Long

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1943 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Sunday. — Admiral Starts, commander of the U.S. naval forces in the European waters, who is here for…

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