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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 15 of 21

War Statistics In Relation to Health What is Preventive Medicine

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 8

In a short address to mothers on the subject of the Baby Health Centres recently, Dr. Grace Cuthbert, Director of Maternal and…

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Advance Australia Development of Secondary Industries Their Importance in War Period

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 3

Had our secondary industries not been fostered Australia would today have been entirely dependent upon, instead of being able to…

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War News Prague

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 2

Eight hundred are reported to have been arrested following clashes between Germans and Czechs during the celebration of the 21st…

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Echo From the First Great War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 4

In 1918, when Germany was beaten and had signed the Armistice, prisoners of war were freed and handed a friendly message from the Power…

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War Purchases Of Great Value Australia Will Benefit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 1

Britain's bulk purchases of Australia's surplus primary products will have a tremendous influence in achiev ing a degree of national stability…

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War Supplies Grow an Efficient Service Business Man's Tribute

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 4

Amazement at the complexity and magnitude of the war routine problems of the Defence and supply Deaprtments is expressed…

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War Turning Point? Supreme Soviet Council Meeting Recent Negotiations Now Ended Concentration of Nazi Troops Explained (By Wire) Sydney Monday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 1

A messaage from Berlin to-day states that Germany hopes that the meeting of the Supreme Sov[?] Council on Tuesday of this week will prove the turning point of the war. German and Russian consultations of recent weeks are…

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European War Lull On The Western Front German Aeroplane Brought Down The Seized City of Flint LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 1

A FRENCH official radio commentator, discussing the overnight communique, "All quiet on the Western Front," makes mention of increased activity behind the German lines, and asks, "What does all this portend ?"…

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"War Funds."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 2

In view of what appears some misunderstanding between local bodies it may be of interest to point out the difference in the objectives for…

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Blame on Britain Outbreak of War M. Molotov's Speech Russia Wants War Ended

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 4

The Soviet Premier and Commissar for Foreign Affairs (M. Molotov) in a speech yesterday denounced Britain as an aggressor adding that Germany…

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Empire Ministers Approaching Conference Co-ordinating War Effort

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 6

The approaching conference of Empire Ministers in London at which the Commonwealth will be represented by the Minister for…

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Importance of Canada In Empire's War Effort SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 1

The Prime Minister of Canada. Mr. McKeuzic King, stated yesterday that the decision to establish the great scheme for training a colossal…

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The Soldier and Primary Producer (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 7

Dear Sir,—I am constrained to [?]ite of the injustice which places [?] two sections of the Nation more than their share of the burden and…

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Latest War News London

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 1

The most drastic step yet taken by any neutral country to ensure its defence is tire proclamation of martial law by the Netherlands Government…

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War Supplies Grow An Efficient Service Business Man's Tribute

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 8

Amazement at the complexity and magnitude of the war routine problems of the Defence and Supply Departments is expressed by Mr…

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Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund Forbes Committee Meets

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 1

An item of outstanding importance was revealed in a letter from the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund of N.S.W. at a meeting…

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Wool Purchases Under Peace and War Time Conditions Turnover Compared

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 8

The pace of wool appraisements has resulted in quantities of wool being dealt with in excess of auction totals during a similar space of…

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Diplomatic War Proceeds Russian President's Speech Says Allies Are Opposed To European Peace Finland Rejects Soviet Demands London

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 1

BRANDING Britain and France as "aggressors," M. Molotov, President of the Soviet Supreme Council, said to-day that Russia would continue her policy of neutrality, would…

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Soldier Farewelled at Ooma Surprise Party For Clergyman's Son

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 9

A 2nd A.I.F. recruit, Mr. Guy Cooke, elder son of Rev. N. Cooke, of Grenfell, will long remember his departure for camp from Ooma…

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To Go Abroad Australian Soldiers Statement by Mr. Menzies

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 4

The Second A.I.F. when trained will be sent abroad unless circumstances render this course impracticable. This was announced by the…

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