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

The wars & local soldiers, 1933

196 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 10

Near War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1933 · page 3

During the Empire Day celebrations at Derby, the Dominions Secretary (Mr. Thomas) said that last week the world was perlously near…

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Returned Soldiers "Will Fight For Rights" "Only Want Chance"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 6

Alleging that returned soldiers capable of doing the work had been turned down and the Jobs given to non returned men,…

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Bible Prophecies. Points to Another War, Says Lecturer

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 May 1933 · page 3

A Biblical address of an unusual and striking character was delivered in the Soldiers' Hall, Wagga, recently. The theme was "Air and…

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War Debts Australia's Payments Further Suspension? SYDNEY

Western Champion · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 8

A London message states that whatever decision the British Cabinet makes to-morrow, as to the payment or, otherwise of the instalment due to…

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War Debts Bulgaria Defaults SYDNEY

Western Champion · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 8

Bulgarla will pay less than ten per cent, of the war debts instalment due to the United. States this month…

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CONFERENCE On War Debts. British Delegation. Sydney

Western Champion · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 13

A London message states that fur ther discussions with the U.S.A. in connection with the war debts will be continued by Sir Ronald Lindsay,…

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War Debts. Britain's Payment. Debate in Senate Sydney

Western Champion · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 13

A message from Canberra states that the President (Mr. Roosevelt) reported to the Senate his arrangement to accept from Great Britain…

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Officers Wanted. Federal Public Service. Preference to Soldiers. CANBERRA

Western Champion · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 13

The principle on preference to returned soldiers is to be observed in the recruiting of officers for the Federal Public Service…

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Seriously Wounded Man's Visit to Wife SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1933 · page 1

Robert Henry Rogers, aged 25 years of Rushcutter's Bay, was admitted to hospital last night in a critical condition, with a bullet…

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Soldier Settlers Apply for Reappraisement. Big Reductions at Dirnaseer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1933 · page 4

An issue of vital importance was before the Land Board at Cootamundra last week, when 26 returned soldiers of Dirnaseer asked for…

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Preference to Soldiers Forbes Sub-branch Defines Attitude

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1933 · page 8

WITHIN the last few months there has been an agitation in favor of preference being given to returned soldiers when positions were to be filled. In some quarters the view was expressed that work should be given to returned soldiers…

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CORRESPONDENCE Soldiers' Preference A Reply (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1933 · page 5

Sir,--Re the Soldiers' Preference Act. Judging by the hundreds of congratulations have received since my letter appeared in your paper on…

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Preference to Soldiers Forbes Sub-branch Defines Attitude

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1933 · page 11

Within the last few months there has been an agitation in favor of preference being given to returned soldiers when…

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Sports Carnival War Memorial Hall. TRUNDLE

Western Champion · Friday 30 June 1933 · page 10

The sports carnival held on the Show Ground in aid of the funds of the War Memorial Hall turned out a great success…

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Local News Soldier Settlers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1933 · page 2

Mr. F. A. Rochfort, President R.S. & S.I.L.A. Sub-branch, Grenfell, has received the following from Mr. G. C. Stewart, Acting District Surveyor…

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Britain's War Debt Payment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 July 1933 · page 4

On the 15th inst Britain's halfyearly payment to the United States an account of war debt, fell due. The amount of the instalment, in gold, was…

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Work Found For 7000 Returned Soldiers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 July 1933 · page 3

Lieut Colonel A. W. Hyman, campaign director of the Returned Soldiers' League, stated that since the State wide employment drive was…

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The Bush Nurse Soldier on Active Service A Bishop's Tribute

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 July 1933 · page 6

Glowing reports of the good and great work being done by the Bush Nurses come contsantly to the Head Office of the Bush Nursing…

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Cowra Golf Club T.b. Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Cup

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 July 1933 · page 5

There were 17 competitors, the winner being C. Stevens (92-20-62). The next best score was H. Lane (96-30-66)…

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Another Soldier Passes Sudden Death of Dr. T. E. George. Who Died at Wyangala Dam Last Night

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 July 1933 · page 5

After a very brief illness the death took place at Wyangala Dam last night of Dr. Thomas Edwin George, at the age of 51…

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