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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

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Save Waste Paper Many Uses for War Industry

The Southern Mail · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 2

The value of waste paper in war industries is shown by the following extract from an article published in a recent issue of "The Sphere"…

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War Commentary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 2

While the situation in Malaya is very difficult and the Netherlands, Indies and Australia remain exposed to attack,…

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War-Work Shorts

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 3

A meeting to organise the help of Burradoo women in case of emergency will be held at "Culrain," by courtesy of Hiss Machardy, on…

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War Work in Our District

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 3

Secretaties and others interested in any branch of War Work are invited to Tell The Mail all about their work. Publicity is the breath of good organising, and it is yours for the asking…

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War-Work Shorts

The Southern Mail · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

Wives and mothers of soldiers are invited to attend the Rest Room, Bowral, on Saturday, 31st January, to pack parcels for men serving…

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War Work in Our District

The Southern Mail · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

Secretaries and others interested in any branch of War Work are invited to Tell The Mail all about their work. Publicity is…

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Agricultural School Bowral Soldier Makes Inspection

The Southern Mail · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

In a letter to his wife, Dvr. Harry Long, of Bowral, gives an interesting account of a Jewish agricultural school he visited in Palestine. He…

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Soldier Appreciated Hamper Gift From Bowral Public School

The Southern Mail · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

The pupils of Bowral Public School raised funds to provide fifteen hampers for men overseas prior to Christmas. The hampers were sent bearing…

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Aid For Allied Wounded Red Cross Plans

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 4

The Australian Bed Cross would give to wounded Americans who might be brought to Australia the same attention…

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War-Work Shorts

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 2

The Win-the-War Carnival at Bowral on 7th February is expected to add another to our war-work successes…

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War Work in Our District

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 2

Secretaries and others interested in any branch of War Work are invited to Tell The Mail all about their work. Publicity is…

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Returned Soldiers' Badges

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 2

While members of the A.I.F. returned from this war, who remain in the Military Forces and in uniform, are…

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War-Work Shorts

The Southern Mail · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

A cheerful letter has just been received from Corporal Francis McDermott, who is a prisoner of war at Bolzano, Italy. Referring to the…

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Moss Vale Soldier's Thrilling Story Serious Situation Met with Courage and Resource

The Southern Mail · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

"Never in the last war did I see such examples of sustained courage as have been displayed in the last few days," said Major-General Gordon…

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Japan and Prisoners of War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 2

The Minister for the Army, Mr. Forde, announced that the Commonwealth Government had been advised…

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Letters to Prisoners of War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 2

References to drought conditions in certain areas in Australia, and to inadequate water supply in certain cities,…

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War-Work Shorts

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 3

Entries for a tennis tournament in aid of the Red Cross close with Mr. T. W. Watson, on 10th February. Proceeds of the Scottish…

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War Work in Our District

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 3 February 1942 · page 3

Secretaries and others interested in any branch of War Work are invited to Tell The Mail all about their work. Publicity is…

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War-Work Shorts

The Southern Mail · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 2

Proceeds of the Scotties' Dance on Saturday night go to the Win-the War Carnival Fund. On Saturday last Moss Vale Boy…

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War Draws Nearer

The Southern Mail · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 1

AS the war approaches the shores of Australia, the resolution of our people to see it through grows in intensity…

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