Patriotic and War Funds Kapooka Hall Appeal
At a meeting held last Monday night prodded over by the Mayor, a discussion took place regarding funds. In the course of his remarks…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1944
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No Clock at G.p.o. During War
It is not likely that the Sydney G.P.O.'s four-faced clock and tower will be restored until after the war. The Postmaster-General (Senator…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War End Not in Sight Germany’s Strength
The New Zealand Minister in [?] USA (Mr. Nash) in a speech last week. said People who think we are [?] the end of the war make a [?]…
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LONDON Thursday: Britain at the moment was aware that there were ships for Jaan lying in ports in the Bay of Biscay loaded with machine…
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MELBOURNE, Thursday: "I appeal to the press not to allow the plight of bushfire sufferers to be overshadowed by more exciting news which is bound…
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SYDNEY, Thurs.: The States are to prepare immediately plans for a £200,000,000 programme of post-war public works recommended to National…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Leeton Derby Meeting Marion Derby and War Effort Win Divisions
One of the largest crowds to attend a trotting meeting at Leeton was present on Wednesday when the Leeton Trotting Club conducted its…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Housing Plan Outlined by Federal Treasurer Part of Post-war Schemes
The estimated, cost of houses under the big housing plan proposed by the Commonwealth Government for the immediate…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Enemy Ships Loaded with War Goods Bombed in Bay of Biscay LONDON, Thursday (A.A.P.)
Britain at the moment was aware that there were ships for Japan lying in ports in the Bay of Biscay loaded with machine tools,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Land for Soldiers Action in Victoria Graziers' Proposal
MELBOURNE, Thursday: A list of big estates thought suitable for soldier settlement had been prepared and was being closely…
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A special general meeting of the Wagga sub-branch of the RSSAILA will be held in the Soldiers' Hall to-morrow night for the purpose of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The A.l.p. and the Soldier-members
The official A.L.P. has announced that at the next State elections it does not intend to oppose sitting members who are in the fighting forces. On the face of it that would appear to be a generous gesture, and any credit which attached to it…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →U.S. News Soldiers' Vote Bill Denounced by President Strength of Forces Washington, Wednesday, (A.A.P.)
In a special menage to Congress President Roosevelt denounced the Soldiers' Vote Bill passed by the Senate on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Car From Young Stolen at Cootamundra Found Wrecked Beyond Wallendbeen a Soldier Arrested on a Train
A car belonging to Mr. Percy Saines, of Monteagle, was stolen about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at Cootamundra…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Stalin—soldier, Statesman, and Scholar" 64th Birthday Anniversary
On December 21 the Soviet Union celebrated the 64th birthday of her great leader in war and peace, Joseph Stalin. Born in the village of Gori…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Enlistments for Defence Services
TO keep the local list up-to-date, will people enlisting for any of the Defence Forces, please forward immediately…
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MELBOURNE, Friday: An Army spokesman announced to-day that no Australian names were included in a Japanese list of prisoners of war who…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Adelaide Strikers Hold Up War Work
ADELAIDE, Friday: The strike of 5000 employees at Genera] Motors Holdens factory over the time checking system continued to-day. A…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga War Effort Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund Meeting Last Night Headquarters to Receive £1000
At a meeting of the Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund held at the Town Hall, Wagga, last night, it was decided to forward. 21000 to headquarters…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Far East War Tokyo Evacuation Civilians and Industries
CHUNGKING, Friday: The America. United Press says that the Japanese Minister of Interior has ordered the evacuation of civilians and industries…
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