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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

12,842 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 250

Soldiers From St. George

The Propeller · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 4

Private D. K. Holschier, of Carlton, who is serving with the infantry in the islands, has been wounded in action…

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Stage Talent in the Jungle. St. George Soldier Entertains

The Propeller · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 3

In a typical jungle setting an infantry battalion recently erected an improvised stage, replete with orchestra pit. lighting and scenic effects, a tribute to the…

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Civilian Denies He Was Soldier

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday.--An Irishman brought before a London court-martial as "Guardsman Rafferty" is trying to prove he is a civilian…

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Sydney Ceremony Gives U.s. Citizenship to Soldiers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 7

ENLISTED aliens in the United States Army being sworn in as United States nationals at a ceremony in…

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Welfare Worker's Diary Soldiers "Up Anchor and Away" in Harbor

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 11

THE American Red Cross Service Club has hit upon the novel scheme of engaging a 50ft. schooner every Thursday for the entertainment of American soldiers, who cruise about the Harbor…

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Welfare Worker's Diary Soldiers "Up Anchor and Away" in Harbor

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 11

THE American Red Cross Service Club has hit upon the novel scheme of engaging a 50ft. schooner every Thursday for the entertainment of American soldiers, who cruise about the Harbor…

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Welfare Worker's Diary Soldiers "Up Anchor and Away" in Harbor

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 11

THE American Red Cross Service Club has hit upon the novel scheme of engaging a 50ft. schooner every Thursday for the entertainment of American soldiers, who cruise about the Harbor…

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Welfare Worker's Diary Soldiers "Up Anchor and Away" in Harbor

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 11

THE American Red Cross Service Club has hit upon the novel scheme of engaging a 50ft. schooner every Thursday for the entertainment of American soldiers, who cruise about the Harbor…

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Welfare Worker's Diary Soldiers "Up Anchor and Away" in Harbor

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 11

THE American Red Cross Service Club has hit upon the novel scheme of engaging a 50ft. schooner every Thursday for the entertainment of American soldiers, who cruise about the Harbor…

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Welfare Worker's Diary Soldiers "Up Anchor and Away" in Harbor

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 11

THE American Red Cross Service Club has hit upon the novel scheme of engaging a 50ft. schooner every Thursday for the entertainment of American soldiers, who cruise about the Harbor…

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U.s. Move to Aid Wounded

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Thursday (A.A.P.). --The United States should begin a nation-wide programme to prepare women for the return of maimed…

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Preparing for Wounded Mrs. Roosevelt Urges Campaign

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 7

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (A.A.P.).—Mrs. Roosevelt told the Press yesterday that the Red Cross War Department and the…

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Canadian War Costs

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 2

Canada's war production in 1943, including expenditure on defence, construction and capital assistance for war-time housing,…

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Huge US. Budget For War

Daily Mirror · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Friday. -- In his Budget proposals, laid before Congress yesterday, President Roosevelt estimated war…

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Pacific War Council Hears Roosevelt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 7

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (A.A.P.). —After three months of inactivity, the Pacific War Council met yesterday. The New Zealand Minister, Mr…

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War to the Last Man!

The Sun · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 1

LONDON, Friday.--Two reports last night on the Russian campaign provide an interesting contrast…

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British Post-war Jobs Plan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 7

LONDON, Jan. 13.—The British Government has issued the text of its bill to give soldiers and full-time civil defence workers…

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War Danger in Trot Display

The Sun · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 8

War Danger, winner of the £250 event at Harold Park, will give a trotting display at the Boys' Town carnival at the…

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Insurance Under War Damage Scheme

The St George Call · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 1

It was announced recently that War Cabinet had decided to extend the contribution period under the War Damage Scheme ending on December 31,…

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Kogarah Municipal War Savings Campaign

The St George Call · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 2

The response for voluntary lady workers in connection with the National Savings Campaign in the Kogarah Municipality has been so satisfactory that…

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