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

The wars & local soldiers, 1930

217 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 11

PREFERENCE. For Returned Men. Dubbo Council Action

Western Champion · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 4

At Wednesday night's meeting of the Dubbo Council Alderman T. Bain read a portion of the works committee's report, but said he would not…

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Our Pests. "Shell" declares War

Western Champion · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 9

The statement by the Council of Industrial and Scientific research, that the blowfly in sheep resulted in the loss of £4,000,000 annually to the…

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Tullibigeal District Sub-Branch. Returned Sailors & Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 May 1930 · page 5

As a result of the recent deputation to Sydney, which interviewed the various Ministers on the matters affecting the settlers of the district on a whole,…

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Miscellaneous War on the Blowfly

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 1

The statement by the Council of Industrial and Scientific Research, that the blowfly in sheep resulted in the loss of £4,000,000 annually to…

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Soldier Settlers' Protest

Western Champion · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 7

A publi emcteldrSU uolw vbgkqz A public meeting at Walbundrie last night decided to protest against the unjustifiable ejection of returned…

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Soldier Settlers Precarious Financial Position

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 11

Representatives of all the soldier settlements attended a meeting of the Young branch of the Returned Soldiers' League to discuss the…

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Took Poison Soldier's Sad End (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 1

Robert McCarthy, 39, a soldier pensioner, who was found in a dying condition at Belmore Park suffering from the effects of poison, and who…

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War On. the Blowfly

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 2

As the result of the demand for the bookiot, "War on the Blowfly," the Shell Company have made available another free issue to all bona…

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War Clouds On Ashhumham Political Horizon Mr Pryor Not "Independent"

Western Champion · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 11

War clouds we gathering on the political horizon in the electorate of Ashburnham. At a meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association last Saturday afternoon, members stated that they did not care…

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War on the Blowfly

Cowra Free Press · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 4

As a result of the demand for the booklet, “War on the Blowfly,” the Shell Company have made another free issue available to all bona fide…

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War on the Blow Fly

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 10

As a result of the demand for the bcoklet, "War on the Blowfly," the Shell Company have ma[?]e ancthetree issue available to all bona fide…

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A Sad End Returned Soldier's Death

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 14

Mr. George Alexander Heed, the well known Western representative for the Sydney Blind Institution, was found dead in the bathroom at the…

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Soldiers' League Quandialla Branch

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 4

A well attended preliminary meeting of the proposed local branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. was held on Saturday, 24th inst. at Quandialla…

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Mr. Loughlin Advises Young Soldier Settlers “Commission of Inquiry Would Be Mistake.” He Says Minister May Shelter Behind Board’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 5

Interviewed by a “Young Daily Witness” representative, Mr. P. P. Loughlin, former Minister for Lands, commented upon the move to press…

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Final Shots Weaver-Wilson War Political Challenges

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1930 · page 1

The last shots in the Wilson Weaver war were fired during the week-end. Replying to a challenge by the Minister, Mr. Wilson said: --…

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Soldiers' Pensions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1930 · page 5

It has been established that a returned soldier has the right of appeal to the War Pensions Tribunal for a retrospective pension for war…

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War on the Blowfly

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 7

As a result of the demand for the booklet "War on the Blowfly," the Shell Company have made another free issue available to all bona fide…

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Country Party Campaign Committee Meets Enlisting Ladies Help

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 4

The campaign committee of the Forbes branch of the Country Party of N.S.W. held another enthusiastic meeting at the…

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Co-adjutor Bishop of Maitland’s Address. “Labor as a Good Soldier of Christ Jesus.”—2 Tim., 2, 3

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 9

It is no small thing that has stirred into such a high pitch of enthusiasm the Catholics of this Parish and the surrounding districts,…

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Final Shots Weaver-Wilson War Political Challenges

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 2

The last shots in the Wilson-Weaver war were fired during the week end Replying to a challenge by the Minister, Mr. Wilson said:—…

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