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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 7 of 10

IMPOSITION Soldiers' Relief Funds Local Men to be Helped

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 July 1933 · page 2

On the score that many of the travelling unemployed ex-soldiers imposed on the relief committees in each town to the detriment of…

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RE-APPRAISEMENT Of Soldiers' Blocks Period of Application Extended

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 July 1933 · page 7

plications for the re-appraisement of soldier settlement areas has been extended to December 31 this year. A letter to that effect was…

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Jobs For Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 July 1933 · page 4

To assist in finding jobs for unemployed Diggers, the Forbes sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. has decided to open an unemployed register. The…

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War Memorial Prince May Open SYDNEY

Western Champion · Friday 28 July 1933 · page 9

It is considered possible that the War Memorial in Hyde Park will be unveiled by Prince George. An invitation has been extended to…

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Against War All People's Should Insist (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1933 · page 1

Mr. Norman McLeod, Consul for Latvia, in an address at the King's Hall, said that if the people of the 55 countries associated with the…

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Anti-war Assn. 43 Branches Formed (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 1

Organisers of the Anti-War Association report that 43 branches have been formed in this State, and that organisation in other States has been…

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Tree Planting at Soldiers’ Memorial [?]

Cowra Free Press · Monday 7 August 1933 · page 5

The tree planting at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall postponed from Wednesday last, on account of the unfavorable weather, took…

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How War Started an Industry

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 August 1933 · page 3

At the end of the eighteenth century England was at war with France in a dispute over the possession of Canada. General Wolfe, commanding…

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War on Signs

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 1

The Kempsey Municipal Council decided to order the obliteration of all advertising signs on buildings, fences and boardings, and to…

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Gossip From Filmland Value for Precious War Medals

Western Champion · Friday 18 August 1933 · page 17

War medals once held priceless by brave men all over the world, to— day have a market value in Hollywood, of less than the proverbial song…

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How War Started an Industry

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 5

At the end of the eighteenth century England was at war with France in a dispute over the possession of Canada. General Wolfe, commanding…

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Forbes Protest Method of Treatment Soldiers' Pensions Claims

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 August 1933 · page 2

A protest against the manner in which the pensions claims tribunal of the Government deals with applications for pensions…

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Clothing For Ex-Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 August 1933 · page 4

Additional overcoats and tunics for distribution to needy ex-service men have been forwarded to the Forbes branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. by the…

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General News Soldier Settlers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 3

At a recent meeting of soldier settlers held in Grenfell it was decided to request the Minister for Lands to expedite, if possible, the…

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"Drift to War" Duty of Christians (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 1

The Rev. H. N. Baker, preaching at St. Andrews' Cathedral, Sydney spoke of the "drift to war," and of the danger of "empty Australia"…

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War Relic "Not Educative"

Western Champion · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 1

A [?]ather extraordinary statement, appeared in a report submitted to the Council on Tuesday night, appearing to reflect on war…

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War Danger Conflicting Opinions (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1933 · page 1

Preaching at Mosman last night, the Rev. D. P. Macdonald, Presbyterian Minister, declared that those who cried "Beware of war" were war…

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Thief Wounded Sensational Chases (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 September 1933 · page 1

There were sensational chases after three alleged thieves, who were surprised by detectives when robbing a mercery store at Newtown late…

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Australian Footballers. Inspect Deadly War Engines

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1933 · page 2

A feature of the Barrow hospitality to the Australian footballers at the last weekend was the wonderful sight of seeing over Vickers…

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Food Relief: Returned Soldiers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1933 · page 4

Major Reid: Is the Minister for Lands aware that as a result of the unfortunate financial position of the soldier settlers some have been…

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