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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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Three Months of War Ruthlessness on Sea Honours in Air With Allies

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 6 December 1939 · page 3

Three months ago Germany invaded Poland and the announcement was made that consequently, Great Britain and Germany were at war…

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Jumble Stall. Money for Soldiers Comforts

The Southern Mail · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 2

A jumble stall conducted by the Bowral Militia Women's Auxiliary in the Rest Room, Bowral on Thursday resulted in the amount of £12…

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The War, Day by Day King with His Troops

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 9 December 1939 · page 2

"Tell my people where I am. They have a right to know," said the King when he arrived in France to visit…

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Polish War Victims Relief Fund

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 4

An urgent appeal is made to residents of this district for support for the Polish War Victims Relief Fund. The…

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The War, Day by Day Air Force Recruiting

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 2

Arrangements are being made by Wing-Commander A. H. Cobby for enlistments under the Empire Air Scheme,…

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The War, Day by Day A.I.F. for Owersea

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 16 December 1939 · page 2

Following the statement by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) that the 2nd. A.I.F. would [?] it has now…

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Then and Now on 5s a Day Dearer Soldiering

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 16 December 1939 · page 4

Beer at 3d a pot, cigarettes 10 for a "tray," a stalls seat at the pictures for 6d. That is how it was 1914, when…

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Mittagong Returned Soldiers

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 3

A Mittagong Digger tells The Mail. The monthly, and Christmas, meeting of Mittagong Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, was held…

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The War, Day by Day Cavalry Traininc

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 20 December 1939 · page 2

On January 10, the Ist Cavalry Division will go into camp in New South Wales for divisional training of officers and…

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The War, Day by Day Machinists Wanted for Defence

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 23 December 1939 · page 2

Young turners, fitters, machinists and ski led too makers are being sought for the manu facture of munitions, aircraft…

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Outspoken Soldiers. Bill Smith's Life and Sir Samuels Million

The Southern Mail · Friday 29 December 1939 · page 4

The Shoalhaven News publishes an article written by a member of the new A.I.F. which is well worthy of attention by those who hope to…

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