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

The wars & local soldiers, 1936

187 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 10

Volunteer Infantrymen Half-company for Forbes Public Meeting Makes Arrangements Benefits of Training Apart from War

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 3

THE public meeting for the purpose of discussing the formation of an infantry unit in Forbes, called by the Mayor at the request of the military authorities, was not as well attended as might have been expected by the young men of the district…

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"War" on Dogs Cr. Kaye Again "Biq Clean-up Needed"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 6

Mr. H. Kaye, a Councillor of Bland Shire Council and a member of the West Wyalong Progress Association, who recently…

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War Memorial At Villers Bretonneux Cost Increased by £6000

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 3

Increases in the cost of materials resulting from the 40-hour week in France will increase by about £6,000 the estimated cost of the Australian…

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Gas and Bombs the Major Danger In Next War (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 1

A cable from London states: The major dangers of the next war, which will not be a matter of armies at grips with arms, but nations at grips…

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General News Civil War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 4

It is thoroughly in accord with orthodox Communist doctrine to argue that "imperialist war," which means any war between one country and…

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Civil War

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 9

It is thoroughly in accord with orthodox Communist doctrine to argue that "imperialist war." which means any war between one country and…

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Soldier Club Teams

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 2

The President (Mr. S. Butt) and Secretary (Mr. C. H. Alexander) have selected the following teams to represent the Sailors and Soldiers' at West…

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Soldiers' Meeting 1Another Good Attendance Gatherings Popularised

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 3

The dispensing of hot pies and coffee at the close of the meeting, and the giving of short lecturettes on different branches of Army…

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Soldiers' Picnic Next Sunday, on Orange Road Elaborate Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 6

Elaborate arrangements are being made to ensure a good time for all who attend the annual picnic of the Returned Soldiers'…

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War Memorial Hall Dance on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 6

The Ungarie War Memorial Hall Committee will hold a grand social in the Memorial Hall Ungarie on Tuesday, 6th October…

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Perils of War Counter Proposals Needed British-American Co-operation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 6

The only thing powerful enough to counter the peril of another worldwar which, according to Press Cables, Secretary of State for U.S.A.,…

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World War British-American Cooperation Only Preventative

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 October 1936 · page 2

The only thing powerful enough to counter the peril of another world-war, which, according to press cables. Secretary of Stale for U.S.A., Mr…

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Anzac Memorial Fund List of Donations Appeal to Residents

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 3

The committee appointed by the public meeting called by the Mayor after representations made at the Anzac Day Celebrations, has…

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Council Thanked by Soldiers' Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 2

A letter from Mr. T. S. Butt, President of the West Wyalont, Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Club, was tabled at the last meeting of Bland…

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Plot for Civil War Alleged in Danzig (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 1

A cable from Danzig on Wednesday states: Alleging the existence of a plot to ferment a civil war, police to-day dissolved the…

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Soldier Settlers In Weethalle District Waiving of Rates Recommendations Adopted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 6

Recently a deputation of returned soldiers representing Weethalle-Erigolia-Kolkilbertoo districts, waited on Bland Shire…

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General News Returned Soldiers and Sailors Employment Board

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 October 1936 · page 1

The Returned Soldiers and Sailors Employment Board has now been in operation for 16 months. Briefly its policy is that while safeguarding the…

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Tug-o'-war Challenge Five Teams Enter Hospital Sports on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 4

Keen interest is being displayed in the 8-Hour Day Sports meeting to be held at West Wyalong next Wednesday, in…

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EUCHRE & BRIDGE At Soldiers' Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 1

A social evening in support of the candidature of Miss Once Innes Commerce candidate, in the Wyalong and District Queen competition, will…

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One Man Dead Another Badly Wounded Latest Victorian Shooting (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 1

One man was shot dead, and another wounded at Rushworth, (Victoria) yesterday. Irvine Bailey Anderson, aged 38…

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