Welcomed at Narandera Former Prisoners of War
On Saturday, St. Ptes. Pat Bourke, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Bourke; Jack Rynchart, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Rynchart; and Jack Bynon, son of Mr. and…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1944
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German Shipping Losses Huge Total Since War Began
LONDON, Wednesday: (AAP) The Admiralty announces: "During the 52 months of war to December 21 last our surface ships, submarines, planes…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Letters
In a letter, dated 16th January, to his mother, Mrs M. Bowden, "Myalia," Hillston, Dvr,. F. H. Bowden, says :—…
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Word was received on Tuesday by Mr. George Gavel, stating that his son NX146386 Pte (Tom) George Stillman Gavel, was wounded in action…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Daily War Diary
Americans have stormed ten beachheads in the first series of the campaign in the Marshalls. Enemy aircraft were not to be seen…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War
An American carrier task force said to include battleships pounded Japanese bases in the Marshall Islands on Saturday and Sunday. A…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Prisoner of War Students
"Kindly forward me at your earliest convenience books on scientific dairying and pig farming," writes an Australian prisoner of war to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Nearly Time the War Was Finished!
LONDON, Thursday: "This war began a long while ago. I am getting tired and fed up with the whole thing," said General Montgomery in an…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Pictures by Courtesy of the Department of Information
The picture gives point to the recent official disclosure of the growling weight of Allied forces and materials in North Africa for further blows against Germany across the Mediterranean. Picture shows part of an Allied convoy in the Mediterranean seen from an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Japan's Place After War Mr. Menzies Replies to Mr. Mair
The Leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr. Menzies, defended his statement that Germany and Japan must not be prevented after the war from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Nearly Time War Was Finished General Montgomery Getting "Fed Up"
LONDON, Thurs. (AAP).—"This war began a long while ago. I am getting tired and fed up with the whole thing," said General…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War News Big Battleships Batter Shore Batteries Invasion of the Marshalls
It is officially stated in Washington that the early success of the Americans in their landing on the Marshalls was due to the excellent…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga War Effect Air Training Corps Education Parades Resumed at High School
The education parades of the Wagga Headquarter Flight, No. 45 Squadron. Air Training Corps, have now recommenced for the current…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →[?] in Australia War Prisoners Return Great Welcome Men Tell of Damage in Germany
The terrific damage caused to German cities was described by Australian prisoners of war who returned recently to Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Air Training Corps Enlistments
Of 6,500 Air Training Corps cadets who enlisted in the R.A.A.F. up to the end of 1943, 2,603 came from the New South Wales wing, said Wing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Entertained Large Audience Welcomes Men from Germany and and Others on Leave
A very large audience extended a warm welcome to the first of Narandera'a repatriated prisoners of war and other local servicemen who are home…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Returned Soldiers Memorial Hall Activities
At a special general meeting of the Wagga sub-branch of the RSSAILA held on Saturday night last, the following members were elected as…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Returned Soldier Without Hands to Begin University Course
CANBERRA, Thursday: A young returned soldier who lost both hands overseas and was wounded in the left knee and right eye,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Proportion of Wounded Who Die Low Figures Quoted
CANBERRA, Friday: The Minister for the Army (Mr. Forde) said to-day that only 7.79 percent of Australian soldiers…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga War Effort Vdc Parades
The Rock section of engineers will be having musketry on their parade to-morrow. A full attendance is requested in order to complete table A…
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