Yesterday's recruiting figures in New South Wales for the Second A.I.F. were the lowest yet recorded. Only 222 men were passed as fit, while 43 failed to ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Wed 18 Oct 1939, Page 14
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