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

The wars & local soldiers, 1932

153 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 8

War on British Ships Foreign Menace Exposed P. & O. Chairman's Appeal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 8

Appealing to Britons in the Homeland and the Dominions to stand by British shipping which was now fighting with its back…

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Kikoira Notes Welcome Home Tennis Matches

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1932 · page 4

The many friends of Mr. B. Schirmer gave him a house warming on his return from his honeymoon, and at the same time made the acquaintance of…

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Football Will There Be War?

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 July 1932 · page 4

The Tumut “Avocate” in its last issue, says: Last night a crowded meeting of members and players of the Tumut…

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Anzac Memorial Condemned by Cleric "Offensive and Insulting" (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1932 · page 1

Preaching at St. John's Church of England, Gordon, Rev. Arnold Conally strongly condemned the Anzac Memorial. In Hyde Park,…

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Painting Cars. Lessons of Great War

Western Champion · Thursday 21 July 1932 · page 16

One of the problems that faced the world's leading automobile manufacturers some 14 years ago, was that of painting and varnishing motor car…

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Crowds Fired on Two Killed, 5 Wounded SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 July 1932 · page 1

A cable from Berlin states:—After attending the funeral of two women killed during the political demonstration near Hanau,…

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German War Berlin Under Military Control A Sensational Development BERLIN

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 July 1932 · page 4

The coup de[?] etat in establishing a military dictatorship in Berlin and Brandenburg came with dramatic suddenness, and…

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Soldier Settlers Relief in Vic. SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 July 1932 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states: A plan to give temporary relief to soldier settlers in Victoria has been outlined by the Minister for Lands…

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Another War ? Bolivia and Paraguay An Ultimatum

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 5

LA PAZ (Bolivia), Wednesday; The Ministry for War on Wednesday ordered the mobilisation of all series of youths between 22 and 29…

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War Imminent Between Bolivia Paraguay Women Want to Go (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 1

A cable from Lapaz, Bolivia, states: The Minister for War has ordered the mobolisation of an classes of youths between the ages of 22 and 29. [?]…

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"All Farmers' Debts Must Be Written Off" Young Soldier Settlers Submit a Plan Excess Products

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 1

A drastic plan for the rehabilitation of the soldier settlements was devised at a meeting of all district soldier…

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The Prophecy of Daniel 7” Sunday Night Lecture. Evangelist E Beirens at Soldiers’ Memorial Hall

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 8

“Two themes run parallel in the book of Daniel. One is the. purpose of God to establish Ms everlasting kingdom on this earth, and the…

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Our Soldiers’ Avenue Shire Council Votes £5. to Assist Municipal Council Put It in Ordor

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 August 1932 · page 4

The following letter from the Cowra Town Clerk caused considerable discussion when it was read at Saturday’s meeting…

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Soldiers Meet

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 4

Forbes sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League of Australia held Its usual monthly meeting at the Club on Monday night…

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War on Water Wasters. Declared by Cowra Municipal Council Savings Must Be Effected or Up Go the Rates Average Consumption per Head Absurdly High

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 1

Thee following comprehensive and carefully compiled report on the water supply undertaking, which was placed before the aldermen on Monday evening, shows in a very clear manner the serious state of same, and Mr. Town Clerk Holman made…

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War Service Homes Thorby Suggests Perpetual Lease (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1932 · page 1

Mr. H. V. Thorby, M.P., addressed over 400 purchasers of War Service Homes at Canterbury yesterday. He said a large proportion of soldier…

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Town Topics Soldiers' Guard of Honor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 4

The Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers League is organising a guard of honor for Sir Philip Game on his arrival in Forbes by the mail train…

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Girl Wounded Attempted Murder Charge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1932 · page 1

John George O'Sullivan, 20, assistant postmaster at Hartley, near Rockhampton, was charged with attempting to kill Violet Baird, 19, waitress, who…

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Correspondence War Pensions Reductions. (To the Editor "Grenfell Record.")

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1932 · page 2

Sir,—The recent reductions in war pensions has naturally entailed opposition from 'returned soldiers, and in order that the reasons for such…

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"To Verge of War" Lloyd George's Declaration (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 September 1932 · page 1

A cable from London states. Mr. Lloyd George, speaking at the Cardiganshire bye-election said: "The Na tional Government's disarmament…

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