Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

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

The wars & local soldiers, 1936

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

1906 BASIS L.G. FRANCHISE Soldier Votes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 7

Seeking leave to introduce the Local Government Franchise Bill in the Legislative Assembly, the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner)…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Civil War China Prepares Crowded Troop Trains (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 1

A cable from Nanking states: China is preparing for a civil war. An advance guard of the Canton army has occupied Hangchow…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Returned Soldiers March 6th Brigade Re-visits New- Castle

Cowra Free Press · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 4

A number of returned soldiers from this district—former members the 9th Inf. Brigade A.I.F.—will be visiting Newcastle on June 29th…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Blanket War Between Young Storekeepers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 3

Young storekeepers are engaged in a blanket war. One store began selling at below the recognised price and other stores have now countered…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Ex-soldiers on the Land Government Plans

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 3

The Deputy-Premier, Mr. Bruxner, openiug the annual Western District Conference of the R.S.L., at Mudgee, said that after the war returned…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

"REJUVENATION" Of Forbes School of Arts Returned Soldiers Offer Assistance Plans Discussed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 1

PLANS are being prepared to rejuvenate the Forbes School of Arts. At a meeting of the committee last Monday night proposals were mooted for re-opening the billiards room and conducting it in conjunction with the local sub-branch of the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

T.B. EX-SOLDIERS Hospital Facilities

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1936 · page 3

Young branch of the Red Cross Society has asked Mr. Collins, M.H.R., to bring before the Minister for Health and Repatriation (Mr. W. M…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

World Wool Consumption Increase Since Pre-War

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 25 June 1936 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report: At present, largely as a result of the Japanese position, the wool trade is passing through an…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wool Consumption World Position Increase Since Pre-War Japanese Trouble

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 2

At present, largely as a result of the Japanese position, the wool trade is passing through an unsettled period, and prices, particularly…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

World Wool Consumption Increase Since Pre-War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 7

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. write:— At present, largely as a result of the Japanese position, the wool trade is passing through an unsettled…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Wool Report Increase Since Pre-war

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 6

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd report:-- At present, largely as a result of the Japanese position, the wool trade is passing through an unsettled period…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Many Throats Cut Concerted Onslaughts Aaainst Italian Soldiers (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 1

A cable from Cairo states:— Thousands were recently arrested at Addis Ababa, following concentrated onslaughts upon Italian…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Literary Institute and Soldiers Combine to Conduct New Organisation

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 1

AS indicated would be the case in these columns recently, the committees of the Forbes Literary Institute and the Returned Soldiers League have come together on the matter of reopening the old School of Arts billiard room at an early date…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Trapper Found Dead Near Lake Cakgelligo Was Returned Soldier

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 6

John William Baker a rabbit trapper was found dead alongside his cycle on the Euabaloug road on the outskirts of Lake Cargelligo…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Unlimited Leave to Italian Soldiers In East Africa (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 1

A cable from Rome states:—The Kalian High Command in Addis Abalia has issued a decree granting unlimited leave to soldiers finding…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Parkes Soldiers' Memorial

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 2

Tenders are being called by the architect, Mr. Hy. Kelly, for the construction and completion of the Parkes and District Soldiers' Memorial,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

War on Goats Council Decides Sold or Killed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 4

Following on the receipt of many complaints, Bland Shire Council, West Wyalong, has declared war on all straying goats…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Returned Soldiers' Essay Competition Winners

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 1

Mr. W. Baggott, the judge of the essay competitions annually conducted in connection with the Forbes sub-branch of the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Essay Competitions By Returned Soldiers' League. Winning Entries

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 1

As indicated in last issue, Aileen Jones (in section 13 years and over) and Nellie Gage (in section 13 years and under) were…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

War Service Homes Relief Foe Purchasers and Borrowers. Canberra

Cowra Free Press · Monday 20 July 1936 · page 3

The Minister Administering War Service Homes (Mr. Thorby) has issued the following statement:— It is proposed to introduce…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →