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

The wars & local soldiers, 1939

413 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 21

Wells on the War Continuation of Last War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 4

LONDON.—"The war is not a war but u continuation of the conflice of 914-14." Mr. H. G. Wells, the auther, who…

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"War to Final Victory"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 1

The French Premier, M. Daladior. referring to the recent meeting of the Allied Supreme war Conncil said that it had convinced him that the…

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Effects of the War

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 2

The Budget which has been released by the Prime Minister illustrates the fact that wars are very expensive. Although we have…

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Latest War News London

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 1

The Russian advance into Poland is on a 600-mile front, the whole length of the Russo-Polish border. It is stated the Russians have penetrated a…

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War Cabinet Formed in Australia Strong Team Appointed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 1

The Federal Cabinet on Friday appointed a War Cabinet, which Includes three returned soldiers. In the Federal Cabinet there are eight…

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Australian Wool Clip. Particulars of Britain's. Purchase Awaited Previous War Buying Detailed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 3

The announcement of the decision of the British Government to purchase the entire Australian wool clip under an appraisement…

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Australia's Part in War Calling Up of 20,000 Volunteers Training of Militia Troops

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 1

Extremely important decisions relative to the defence of Australia arrived at by the Commonwealth Government were announced last…

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Enlistment Supported By Labor Leaders and Communists (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 1

[?] leaders and piominent Cominquists at the Labor rally at New[?]stle advocated enlist[?] in a volnateer [?]. for service [?]…

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New Turn in War Situation Russian Troops Occupy Poland "Polish Government No Longer Exists," Says Soviet Ultimatum To Warsaw LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 1

REPORTS from both Berlin and Moscow state that Russian troops crossed the Polish border early this morning. A Russian message, according to the German…

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The Motorists Corner. Official R.a.c. Notes Notes by "Carbon." War and the Motorist

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 6

That the war will ultimately affect the Australian motorist cannot be gainsaid, but from exhaustive inquiries made in official circles, I can…

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Just, Lasting Peace Object of War Mr. Menzies's Plea

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 5

Preparations for a just, humane, and lasting peace which would not bring bitterness to the people of any nation was the greatest function to…

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Latest News "War in Poland Ended," Says Germany LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 1

A German official proclamation issued last night says that military operations against Poland have ended and the Polish army has been…

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Western Enlistments Recruiting Officer Appointed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 4

An area recruiting officer has been appointed at Bathurst and he will visit western centres on dates to be notified. Applications for enlistment, in…

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War Dreadful 24 Hours. Warsaw Bombarded by Heavy Artillery. London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 2

The last twenty-four hours have been the most dreadful yet passed, because the Germans apparently are determined to break the spirit of the city's defence…

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War Veterans N.Z. Visit Cancelled

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 1

[?]oday [?]ralian [?]1940 [?]…

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German Unrest Hitler Faced Revolt Prior to War

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 1

The New York "Sun," a leading afternoon newspaper, prints an interesting despatch from its Paris correspondent, in which he states…

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Mussolini To Make Peace Move To England And France "Europe Not Really at War" Favorable Reply Not Anticipated LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 1

SIGNOR Mussolini yesterday reaffirmed his declaration of September 1 that Italy would take no military initiative. Italy's policy had been based on that declaration, he…

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Returned Soldiers Meeting of Forbes Branch Annual Picnic and Other Functions

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 2

In the absence of the president, Mr. P. West, at the annual soldiers' congress, the monthly meeting of Forbes branch of the Returned…

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Postal Articles to and From Prisoners of War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 4

Postal articles posted in Australia to prisoners of war in Australia and posted by prisoners of war in Australia to Australian addresses…

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General War News

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 4

A report from Berlin says that the Nazi authorities have claimed to have solved the problem of the labor shortage in Germany because of the large…

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