Area Giants to Meet in Tug-o-war Duel
TRAINED, tested and tried by Carey McClellan coach for so many undefeated tug-o-war contests, the team of giants…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Riverina · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1945
2,460 stories in Riverina's papers · page 28 of 123
War News Ruhr Cut Off Result of Air Assault
The Ruhr to all intents and purposes is cut off from Western Germany, following the latest Allied air attacks, which is described as the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soccer Boom Empire Matches After the War Soviet Interest
The English Football Associaton, expecting a Soccer boom after the war, has made elaborate plans for reconstruction of the codes in all spheres…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Britain's War Effort Britain Services U.S.A. Invasion Armies
Britain's aid in goods and services to her Allies soared with D-Day to a value of over one thousand million pounds sterling. Of this…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Millet A Profitable War-Time Crop (With acknowledgments to "The Land")
Yielding up to half a too to the acre, millet, grown on the Tumut Plains, is proving a profitable crop, at the war-tune fixed price of £75…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Against Japan Resistance on Panay Practically Ended Japanese Warned Against Invasion
MANILA, Thursday. (A.A.P.): Except for minor enemy pockets, all organised resistance on Panay has been crushed. this was announced by General MacArthur, who stated: "The 40th Division,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Inflation Certain After War" Unless Bank Bills Are Passed Mr. Curtin's Statement (Continued from Page 2)
CANBERRA, Thursday: Continuing his address on the Banking Bills to-night, Mr. Curtin said: "The most vehement…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers' Memorial Hall Wagga Agents' Appeal at Saleyards and in Street Yesterday
The Wagga stock, estate, produce and machinery agents are making a special appeal during this month to assist the drive for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Enlistments for Defence Services
TO keep the local list up-to-date, will people enlisting for any of the Defence Forces, please forward immediately…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Criminals Sweden Will Not Grant Asylum
No war criminals or quislings will be allowed asylum in Sweden. This was stated in a recent speech by the Swedish Social Minister…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Australian Prisoners of War Treatment by Japanese in Various Camps Comprehensive Report Presented
CANBERRA, Friday: The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) to-day presented to the House of Representatives a report from the Australian Army authorities showing that, as far as known, there are 18,718 Australian soldiers prisoners of war in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fierce Battle Australians on New Britain Another Landing On Bougainville (By our war corespondent, James O'Connor)
Australians defeated the Japanese in the battle for the New Britain ridges with the taking an March 18 of the Sugi mountain,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldier Struck by Motor Vehicle
Sapper F. D. Murphy, aged 16 years, was struck by a military vehicle in Baylis-street, Wagga. near Hartwig's garage, about 8 o'clock, on Thursday…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wagga War Effort Soldiers' Memorial Hall March Appeal Generous Public Response
Since the public appeal was opened for the Soldiers' Memorial Hall for Wagga on March 1 various committees have been engaged raising funds…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Facts in Brief
Of a total natioanl income of £15, 457,000,000 in the five war year (1st July 1939 to 30th June 1944) the amount expended by Australia on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sporting Notes the Turf Close Finish Won by War Effort
The seven-furlong Liverpool Handicap cap at Randwick on Saturday was responsible for a very close finish, in which War Effort (25/1) defeated…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Royal Peer Wins Warwick Farm Autumn Cup Sprint to War Effort Katanga
SYDNEY, Saturday: Victor Lad (7 to 1) vent down by a head to War Effort (25 to 1) in the Liverpool Handicap at Randwick to-day. The honors, however, were with Victory Lad, who had to overcome many difficulties…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Allies Over the Rhine Rapid Advance By British And U.s. Armies LONDON
Six Allied armies are making rapid gains after crossing the Rhine. Field-Marshal Montgomery’s forces…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Montgomery's Drive Across Rhine War's Greatest Airborne Landing Bridgehead Already "Alive with Tanks" Final Round Opens Against Germany
LONDON, Sunday (A.A.P.): Field Marshal Montgomery's forces have made a spectacular crossing of the Rhine into the Ruhr, area, near the Dutch border. The long-awaited British offensive, which was witnessed by Mr. Churchill and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →With a Forward Workshop Narandera Soldier in Charge of Crew
Warfare in the difficult conditions prevailing in the Altape sector of New Guinea imposes a heavy strain on the resources of the Australian…
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