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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1918

2,167 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 32 of 109

The War French Confidence.' (Reuter's and London "Times" Cables)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 4

General Haig says the battle continues along the whole front from La Bassee Canal to the-Ypres-Comins Canal. Severe fighting has…

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Latest War News (Country Press Association Message.) SYDNEY

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 2

Sir Douglas Haig reports that fierce fighting continues northward of La Basso Canal. We hold the line of the rivers Lawes and Lys, and are…

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The War. Fierce Fighting Terrific German Onslaught Smashed Friday Afternoon

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 4

London.—There was fierce fighting all night long. The Germans penetrated Lacreachs, also Neppe, but…

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Late Wires. Over £36,000,000 for War Loan. Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 4

Over thirty-six million pounds have been counted for the War Loan. The Federal Treasurer is…

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Fight to a Finish. Premier Discusses the War "No Treacherous German. Peace Wanted."

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 4

Responding to the toast of Parliament at the luncheon to the Parliamentary Party at Forbes yesterday, Mr W. A. Holman, Premier of New…

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Soldier Settlers. How the State Will Help. Conditions to be Observed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 3

The Minister Lands, Mr. [?] Ashford, has approved of the publication of a memorandum by the Director of Soldier Settlements. Mr…

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Tobacco Shortage Soldiers May Suffer

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 1

To non-smokers it may seem absurd that tobacco is essential to the men at the front, but those who have been through the awful hull of a…

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The War Loan. Casino's Challenge Accepted

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

On account of the short notice it was at first drcided to refuse Casino's challenge, but in view of the fact that the time has been extended it…

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Helpinc Win the War. Money Fights. Casino's Challenge Refused

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 5

The Mayor presided over a poorly attended meeting of the War Savings Assn. on Monday evening at the Municipal Council Chambers…

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A Cowra Soldier Promoted

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

The good news has been communicated to Mr. and Mrs C. Matheson, of our-town that their son (Ray) has just received his commission. The message was from…

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Two Women also Wounded

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 2

Burke's unmarried sister rushed to his help, and received four shots, one in the lungs Mrs. Barnaby, another…

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The War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 4

Re[?]ter's message states that the Germans gained a footing in Messines, Estahes, and Ploegstertwood, but a counter attack drove them out…

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War Loan Prizes

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 2

Messrs Anthony Hordern & Soa[?], Ltd., arid Farmer and Co., Ltd., Sydney, have an announcement in this issue regarding the sixth war loan,…

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The War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 2

Geneva correspondent reports that Hindenburg was wounded by an allies' airbomb on the west front. The German centre advance is seven…

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Late Wires. Passes for Anzac Day Withdrawn. Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 2

A military officer of the Australian Army reserve regrets that the order relating to free passes and railway grants…

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The War. British Withdraw from Neuve Englise

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 2

Sir Douglas Haig reports;—After fighting all day and beat ing off many attacks, we were obliged to withdraw for the…

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The War (Reuter's and London "Times". Cables). Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 2

A French communique states We made several raids between Mnotdidier and Noyon, and south of Monteteux and Champagne. We brought…

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Late War News. a Critical Position, Sir Douglas Hugs Bulletin. London

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 2

Sir Douglas Haig reports that after fighting hard all day, beating off many attacks, we were obliged to withdraw a second time from Neuve…

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Letters to Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 2

The Press Bureau announces that with a view of avoiding serious delay, the Postmaster-General advises correspondents to address letters…

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Unfit for Service. 10,000 Soldiers Returned to Australia

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 2

Investigations are at present being made by the Government into the reason for the return to Australia of at least 10,000 members of the…

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