Preference to Ex-soldiers Senator Brand's Charge Against Government
CANBERRA, Thurs.: Senator Brand (UAP, Vic.) to-day obtained the [?]djournment of the Senate to discuss a matter of urgency. He said' the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Riverina · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1944
2,915 stories in Riverina's papers · page 26 of 146
Disabled Soldiers' Pay
Total payments to incapacitated soldiers of this war and their dependants involve an annual liability of £1,815,055, said the Minister for…
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A miner from the Welsh coalfields told the story of a poster—a poster that had had great influence upon him and his comrades—in a recent B.B.C…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Reunion of Community Singing Lovers at Yanco Special Prize For Soldiers
According to Mr. M. Waring, the people of Yanco are going to "knock the knobs off" all previous records for community singing concerts when…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sulky Accident Soldier in Hospital
Pte. G. V. Blight and Pte. D. Lucas were driving to Yauco late yesterday afternoon, when the back oE the sulky seat broke off, near the Yanco…
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On Monday night last a very enjoyable social evening was tendered to members of the Forces on leave. There was a large attendance and dancing was…
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Amongst the soldiersâ who have returned home on leave from New Guinea, are the following: Sgt. W. Hermann, Gnr. K. J. Gooley, Ptes. âAlbyâ…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Welcomed Enjoyable Dance
On Monday night, in Furnerâs Hall, under the auspices of the Patriotic Fund, a social evening and public welcome was extended to four soldiers,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga War Effort W.E.S.C. NOTES
A general parade of the WESC will be held as usual in the headquarters, next to The Great Southern Motors, in Baylis street,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Freer Discussion on War Urged by Senator Foll
CANBERRA, Friday.—[?] "Australians are becoming more complacent, and the Government is suffering in relation to the war effort because…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gen. MacArthur's Nephew Among War Prisoners Being Exchanged
MADRID, Friday (AAP): Thirty-five American grounded prisoners, including a nephew of General Douglas MacArthur, together with American…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Manpower and War N.z. Parliament in Secret Session
AUCKLAND (NZ), Friday.— A secret session of the House of Representatives began to-night to discuss the NZ position in the war,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Debate in House of Lords Dominions Secretary On Italian Deadlock
LONDON, Friday (A.A.P.).— Viscount Cranbourne, Dominions Secretary, made several important statements when the House of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →N.Z. Election Stir Middle East Soldiers' Ballot Papers Burnt
AUCKLAND (NZ), Friday: The destruction of all ballot papers used by members of the armed forces in the Middle East for the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Anzac Day
Anzac Day, Tuesday. April 25, will be a close holiday. Hotels and wine saloons will not be open. There will be no horse-racing or sporting events…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Post War Plans Tremendous Problems Face Australia
SYDNEY, Sunday: Australia would face tremendous problems in building a satisfactory peace-time land said Dr. H. G. Coombs…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Turning Point of Air War" Optimistic Statements in London
LONDON, Sunday (AAP): The past week's blows at Germany's aircraft factories, culminating in the double [?]t on Augshurg on Friday night,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Finland and Peace Wants to Get Out of the War
LONDON, Sunday: "It is learned from reliable neutral and diplomatic circles in London that Finland has officially informed Berlin…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Pensions Dependant's Allowances Mr. Arthur Fuller, Mhr. Receives Reply
In the House of Representatives [?]10th February, the Hon. Member [?]Hume (Mr Arthur Fuller) asked [?]Minister for the Army whether…
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