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

The wars & local soldiers, 1931

143 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 8

General News War Declared on Japan. Japanese Trade Embassies Leave. International Tariff Effects

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 September 1931 · page 2

"The Scullin Labor Government has in., effect declared red war on Japan, and Japan has taken up the gauge…

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War Declared on Japan Jap. Trade Embassies Leave. International . Tariff Effects

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 September 1931 · page 3

“The Scullin Labor Government has in effect declared red war on Japan, and Japan has taken up the gauge…

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"Bread War" Over Prices Fixed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 4

In an announcement in this issue, it is stated that the Forbes "bread war" is over. From next Monday, September 28, the master bakers will…

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The Diggers' Ball Brilliant Gathering of 350 Typical Trench Scenes Depicted Benefit for War Memorial Building-Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 4

Not for many years has so much interest been taken in a local function as that which characterised the niggers' Ball, hold in the Masonic Hall on…

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War Service Homes. Readjustment of Values. Government Action Urged

Western Champion · Thursday 1 October 1931 · page 14

As a consequence of representations made by Mr, H. S. Gullett, M.H.R., a member of the Executive of the United Australia Party, it is…

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War Declared on Japan By Scultin Government Jap Trade Embassies Leave International Tariff Effects

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 3

"The Scullin Labor Government has in effect declared red war on Japan, and Japan has taken up the gauge. The responsibility for the most…

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Death of Sir John Monash Great War Leader

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 5

The death occurred in Melbourne on Thursday, following a brief illness of Lieutenant-General Sir John Monash, one of the most distinguished of…

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Another War Story Ex-service Man and His "Souvenir" Rheumatism That Got Into His Bones

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 4

Here's yet another War story. It's about a Serviceman who brought home what he called a "souvenir." Actually it was rheumatism and…

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Shot in Stomach Frank Green Seriously Wounded (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1931 · page 1

Frank Green was shot and seriously wounded in the stomach early this morning near St. Vincent's Hospital, to which he was admitted in a serious…

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"SMOKE-OH." Returned Soldiers. Armistice Day Arrangements

Western Champion · Monday 2 November 1931 · page 6

The Parkes branch of the R.S. and S.I. League held a "smokers" in the Council Chambers on Saturday evening, when…

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Soldier Settlers. Interest Rates

Western Champion · Thursday 5 November 1931 · page 14

Answering resolutions which were adopted at the recent soldier settlers' conference in Sydney, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Dunn)…

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Diggers Protest No Preference to Returned Soldier Council's Health Inspector

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 2

At the meeting of the Parkes Returned Soldiers on Saturday night the hon. secretary (Mr. C. L. Packham) reported that a…

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Fatal Fued 4 Kilted, 36 Wounded At Wedding-and Burial Ceremonies (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1931 · page 1

A cable from Cairo states:—A tragic coincidence has resulted here.. Four wealthy families, who were involved in a long standing feud…

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Garden at Cowra Premier Lang's Tripe Pedlar Cringes to Farmers and Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 6

Reminiscent of Sunday scenes in Sydney Domain was the sight at Cowra on Sunday afternoon in the little park across the traffic…

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War on Unemployment

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 4

Australia does not want citizens who are sleeping partners in the pros, perity drive, but partners who are wide awake, partners who consider…

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MEMORIAL. To Fallen Soldiers. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 9

An early start is to be made with the construction of the Soldiers' Memorial building at the Southern end of Hyde Park…

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Heavy Loss. For Soldier Settler

Western Champion · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 1

A fire broke out in a six-roomed cottage, occupied by Mr. C. H. Hawkins, soldier settler, of Wirrimah, and despite the efforts of employees…

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National War On Fly Menace

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 7

Relent leas war against flies will be waged on a national scale by the Rex Research Foundation of Chicago. Officials of the Foundation assert that…

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At Dubbo Communist in Court Sequel to "War" Against Reds

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 4

In this drab little story from Dubbo lies the real curse of Communism. There is something deeply pathetic in a belief, when man,…

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Anzac Memorial Tenders to be Called To Cost £70,000

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 3

It was officially announced that the trustees of the Anzac Memorial bad decided that the work of erecting an Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park at the…

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