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

The wars & local soldiers, 1937

203 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 11

ROVERS v. Soldiers' Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 2

The following team will represent Wyalong Rovers against Soldiers' Club at West Wyalong on Sunday:—P. Sutcliffe, L. Pinney, B. Lange, B…

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By Telegraph This Afternoon JAPAN - China War Shanghai

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 November 1937 · page 2

After an engagement in which the Chinese lost heavily, the Japanese, who landed at Hanghcow, reached the Wangpoo River, and are now…

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Poppy Day Appeal Thursday, November 11 "The War Without End"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 4

Mr. W. C. Vandenbergh, Hon. Secretary of the Soldiers' Poppy Day Appeal, writes:—"To-day, when the Great War is…

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War Not Inevitable Premier's Declaration Position Better Than 12 Months Ago (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. B. S. B. Stvens) in addressing the Newcastle Central Methodist Mission, said war was Tar from being…

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Japan - China War Japan. Shanghai

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 2

A now Japanese landing on the south side of Hangchow Bay is reported from Chinese sources, which state that 34 transports capable of holding 50,000 were seen in the bay…

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Welcome Home Popular Naradhan Couple Entertained by Diggers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 5

A social evening was held at the Diggers' Club Rooms, Naradhan, to welcome home the newly married in the persons of Mr. W. Mann (a…

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Spanish Civil War Insurgent Offensive LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 November 1937 · page 2

Reports from all sources indicate that General Franco is about to launch a long heralded offensive against the Government forces…

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Anzac Memorial Design Approved Of Victoria Park. Site Favored

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 1

A meeting of the Forbes Anzac Memorial Committee was held at the Mayor's Room on Friday evening with the object of finalising…

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Forbes Anzac Memorial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 5

At the final meeting of the Forbes Anzac Memorial Committee, the design of McMurtrie and Sons m[?]mental masons, of Forbes, was…

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Soldier Settlers Premier Forecasts Relief

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 9

A bill to give lasting reliev to returned soldier settlers throughout the State in relation to Crown indebtedness is to be drafted almost…

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War Pensions Christmas Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 1

We have been informed by Mr. D. W. Lamb, who is at present acting as Postmaster during the absence on leave of Mr…

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End the War? Resignation of Ministry

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 6

The Paris paper "Le Jour" predicts the almost immediate resignation of the Spanish Ministry, and the formation of a more moderate ministry,…

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War on Speed Hogs in Main Street

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 December 1937 · page 2

Ald. Jones said some motorists drive too fast down Main-street, and stated that if a request was put before the Municipal Council for a speed limit there would be some…

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General News Horrors of Modern War Graphic Letter From Chinese Girl

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1937 · page 4

A thrilling and authentic account of life in troubled Shanghai is contained in a letter received by Miss Emily Collins, B.A., daughter of Mr…

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Polish Women To Train as Auxiliary Soldiers (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 December 1937 · page 1

A cable from Warsaw states: A bill was introduced in the Polish Diet, providing that all women between the ages of 19 and 45 years must submit…

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News of the District Mr. Baden Flack Death at Ungarie Young Australian Soldier

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 December 1937 · page 6

The death occurred at Ungarie on Tuesday morning of this week of Mr. Baden Flack, one of the best known farmers in the…

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Soldiers' Meeting Forbes Sub-Branch Affairs Growing Strength of League

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 December 1937 · page 2

Forbes Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, held on Friday night, was brought forward a week owing to the Christmas…

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Inter-town Queen Comp. 150th Australian Anniversary Celebrations Local Interest at Low Ebb Returned Soldiers Withdraw

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 December 1937 · page 6

Interest in the inter-town queen competition at Forbes in connection with the Central-Western Committee's 150th Anniversary…

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More About Preference At Forbes Soldiers' League Meeting Council Appointments

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 December 1937 · page 1

Arising out of the minutes of the previous meeting, at which the secretary had been deputed to make some inquires into the two recent…

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Legacy Club Formation in Forbes Soldiers' Suggestion

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 December 1937 · page 1

In forwarding his apology to the monthly meeting of Forbes sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, on Friday night, Mr. M…

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