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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

18,559 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 250

Oil Resources and Trade Vital in Peace and War Survey of World Conditions

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 2

Because recent events in the course of the war have brought certain of the world's petroleum resources to the forefront of the news, the Monthly Review of The Bank of Nova Scotia for November-December presents a broad survey of the world's oil…

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British War Effort. "Getting Into Stride." Churchill Speaks. London, Jan. 22. (A.A.P.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 9

"This great nation ia now getting into its full war stride," said the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, in his reply to the man-power debate in the…

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Best Essays in Australia Catholic School Children's Success Win Both Prizes for War Savings Competitions

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 15

High praise was bestowed by the judges, Mr. A. W. Fadden (Federal Treasurer) and Professor L. H. Allen (University College, Canberra), upon the essays of two children…

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Precautions in U.S.A. War Emergency Orders. Fifty Drawn Up. WASHINGTON, Jan. 22. (A.A.P.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 10

President Roosevelt announced yesterday that he had had drawn up approximately 50 executive orders for use in the event of further…

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Mediation Offer in Indo-china War. Thai Troops Claim Big Advance. LONDON, Jan. 22. (A.A.P.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 9

It has been learned from a Japanese source that Colonel Tatsuji Koike, a member of the Japanese Military Mission to Indochina, has offered the services of the mission…

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MOTORS and MOTORING The Motor Industry Statements from Annual Report of the M.T.A. Traders' War Efforts

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 9

OUR Empire is still engaged in the greatest war of all times— a fight for its very existence. Mechanical transport and aircraft are playing such an important part in this war that it is indeed fortunate that the motor Industry is in a position to…

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District Enlistments

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 5

The following is a list of Nepean district members of the A.I.F. abroad or in Australia, the R.A.A.F., Navy, etc., with a few ex-residents of the…

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Soldiers' Thanks to Penrith W.V.S.

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 7

That the efforts of Penrith Women's Voluntary services in supplying comforte for local members of the A.I.F. are deeply appreciated is proved by…

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A Soldier's Progress

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 5

Kenneth Eric Wolinski alter gaining a scholarship under the auspices of the N.S.W Board of Jewish Education, spent three very happy years at the Sydney…

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Polish-jewish Soldiers in Egypt

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 2

Although the exact numbers are not yet known it is stated in well-informed circles that there are now over 1000 Jews in the Polish Army Unit now in…

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Boxing Show for Soldiers

The Sun · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 40

A party of boxers and wrestlers, organised by the Stadium manager (Mr. Harry Miller), gave a show at Ingleburn camp last night…

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Parcels for Soldiers. How to Prepare Them

The Propeller · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 3

Most of us know someone serving abroad with the forces who would be cheered by receiving a parcel from home. It isn't everybody, however…

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Married Men Eager to Enlist

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Wednesday. -- More married men than bachelors are volunteering for the U.S. Army, official records reveal…

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Govt. Planning Jobs For Returned Soldiers MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 5

Plans to place men discharged from the lighting services in civil employment are being prepared by the Federal Government. This was explained by the Minister for Labor (Mr. Holt) today…

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Happy Beach Picnics Soldiers' Children Guests Of Society

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 10

Hundreds of Sydney children will this year be guests at picnics arranged by the British Orphans' Adoption Society. This society was originally…

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Making Up Soldiers' Pay Discussion at Liverpool Council

Liverpool News · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 1

At Liverpool Council meeting on Tuesday evening a letter was received from Mrs. W. A. Sewell, Liverpool, requesting an explanation of the decision to pay…

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Farewell to Soldier Cabra-vale Tribute

The Biz · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 1

Very encouraging support was accorded the monthly farewell presentation dance, under the auspices of Cabra-Vale Welfare and Patriotic Committee, held…

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Farewell to Soldiers

The Biz · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 4

At the School of Arts, Fairfield, on Friday night, January 31, the Fairfield Patriotic Committee will hold a dance, during which presentations will be made…

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Wounded War Prisoners to Be Exchanged. London, Jan. 23. (A.A.P)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 10

The War Office and the International Red Cross, with Germany's approval, are arranging to repatriate severely wounded British prisoners of war who cannot again participate…

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Powers To Exchange Wounded Prisoners

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday (A.A.P). -- Severely wounded British and German prisoners of war, unable again to take part in hostilities, will be repatriated…

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