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The wars & local soldiers, 1945

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Australian War Prisoners Arrive in England

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 2

There was one woman aboard the Arundel Castle when it docked at Liverpool on Tuesday night with the repatriated British, Dominion and…

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War Materials to China Big January Deliveries

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 1

KANDY, Thurs. (A.A.P.): Brigadier-General William H. Tunner, commanding general of the United States India-China…

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War News Fierce Fighting Proceeding on Eastern Front

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 2

According to unofficial reports Russian spearheads are engaged in probing the outskirts of Berlin. From Moscow have come no reports…

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Pte. Harry Jagoe's Interesting Experiences Whilst Prisoner of War

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 4

Recently visiting his relatives at Wondalga whilst on leave was Private Harry Jagoe, who was a prisoner of war in Italy for 2½ years…

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Soldier Settlement Scheme Letter from the Minister for Lands

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 2

Mr. A. G. Enticknap, M.L.A., has forwarded us a copy of the following letter which he has received from the Minister for Lands (Mr. J. M. Tully)…

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Soldier Remanded On Murder Charge

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thurs.: Charged in the City Court to-day with] having murdered a soldier, Jack Edward Lloyd, at Balcolmbe (Vic.),…

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Verdict of Suicide After Wounding of Soldier

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 2

LISMORE, Thurs.: A verdict of suicide was recorded at the inquest to-day into the death of John Victor Lehmann, aged 63,…

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Britain's Air War Story of "Master Bombers"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 2

Photographs taken after the recent raids by British Lancasters and Halifaxes on the fortified Rhineland towns of Dueren and…

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Italian War Prisoners "Drinking in Hotels; Walking with Girls"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 8

LISMORE, Friday: At the meeting of the Lismore sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League to-day. It was alleged that an…

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"Backroom Boys" Busy in Australia Assisting War Effort with Inventions

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 8

The Army Inventions Directorate announced yesterday that 100 projects proposed by Australian inventors and sponsored by the…

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No Diversions From Forces for Civil Industry Until War Commitments Fulfilled

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 4

CANBERRA, Friday: The War Cabinet to-day decided that until Australia had completed its commitments entered into for the…

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War Facts in Brief

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 8

The annual gross value of Canadian manufactured products has more than doubled since 1939. To the end of June last, the total…

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Wagga War Effort W.e.s.c

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 2

Members of the W.E.S.C. are reminded that the first parade for the year will be held to-morrow night at 7.30 p.m. at the…

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Expansion of Agricultural Service Department's Post-War Programme

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 5

I have read with deep interest, and heartily approve, the proposals outlined by my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Mr Graham,…

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Gallant War Reporter Missing in Air Action Extraordinary Career

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Sun. (A.A.P): GuvByam, a well-known B.B.C war reporter, has been missing since flying in the daylight bombing…

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Indian Angry with South Africa Says Soldiers Should Wear Badges

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 1

NEW DELHI, Sat. (A.A.P.).— Every South African in India should be made to wear a badge, Dr. Desmukh told the Indian…

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Company Director Wounded

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 1

ADELAIDE, Mon: With a bullet wound in the head, Philip Randolph Verce, company director of High street, Glenelg, was…

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Daily War Diary

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 1

The Big Three have issued a momentous report on their conference. Each power is to occupy a zone in Germany with headquarters at Berlin…

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War Photos to Be Changed Fortnightly

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 2

The Department of War Information of U.S.A., has arranged for a series of photographs to be displayed through the various Rotary Clubs…

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War Gratuities Committee Considering Two Schemes

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Mon.: Further consideration to the proposals for granting war gratuities to ex-servicemen and women was given…

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