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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 16 of 21

False Pretences Forbes Soldier's Lapse

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 5

At the Orange Court on Wednesday, Colin Conran (18), a member of the Forbes troop of the 6th Light Horse, now encamped on the Orange…

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The War Day by Day. War and U.s. Trade

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 1

The passing by the United States Senate of President Roosevelt's new Neutrality Bill indicates that the legislature is not prepared to maintain…

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Producer Gas Fuel For Vehicles War-tune Desirability

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 4

It is expected that action will shortly be taken by the Government to encourage the extensive use of producer gas for the propulsion of motor…

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War News Greek Steamer Sunk. All the Crew Rescued. LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 2

All 26 members of the crew of the Greek steamer sunk in the English Channel as the result of two…

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War in Turkey? Germans Leaving Including High Officials (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 1

A message from Istanbul (Turkey) states that it is reported that high German military instructors are leaving Turkey…

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War and U.S. TRADE Allies Will Benefit But America Will Remain Neutral

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 1

The passing by the United States Senate of President Roosevelt's new Neutrality Bill indicates that the legislature is not prepared to maintain…

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Latest War News London

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 1

The Norwegian Government has rejected the demands of Germany to hand over the seized ship, the City of Flint, and to release the German prize…

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War News

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 2

LONDON—The First Lord of the Admiralty, reviewing naval operations, said that one of the most valuable recent…

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The War: and Finance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 3

Dr. Madgwick, of the University Extension Board, delivered a lecture on "Methods of Financing the War" on Tuesday night, before a rather disappointing attendance at the Presbyterian Hall…

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"Confidence" Allies War Aims

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 6

Nazi leaders will find it difficult to frame an adequate reply to the general war. aim, stated in the House of Lords by the Foreign Secretary…

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Last War Statistics. Memories of Other Days

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 4

The enlistment of a force of 20,000 men in Australia for service at home and abroad has brought back memories of the early days of the Great War…

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The War Day by Day. Producers' Problems

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 1

A stocktaking of the position of primary production will be made at the Conference in Canberra on November 9 to which all State Ministers…

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"Eyes" of the War Fighting Forces' Optical Glass. Now 100 Per Cent. British

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 3

Britain is now self-supporting in the production of the finest optical glass "eyes" of the fighting forces and of scientists, without which no modern…

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Will Not Enter War M. Molotoff's Speech Britain and France Accused United States Criticised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 1

[?]ng, and ne accused Br.tain and. Fiance of seeking to extend their influence to,the Balkans and Scandinavia for the purpose of…

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Soldiers' Comforts Fund West Wyalong and District C.W.A. Takes Action

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 1

A special meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the Country Women's Association held yesterday, decided to form a…

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Latest War News London

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 1

It is now officially announced from Berlin that 27 minutes after Herr Hitler had delivered a speech in a Munich beer .cellar at 8 o'clock last night, an…

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"Little Digger" Becomes Patron of Salvation Army War Work The Organisation's Activities

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 2

Members and friends of the Salvation Army are to be congratulated on the fact that the Federal Attorney-General, the Rt. Hon. W. M…

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War News the King. Replies to Peace Appeal by King Leopold and Queen Wilhelmina. LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 2

The King, replying to a peace appeal by Queen Wilhelmina and King Leopold, on behalf of the…

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King Replies to Peace Appeal Why We Are At War Redemption of Europe (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 1

A message from London states:— His Majesty, King George replying to the Peace Appeal by.. Queen Wilhelmina and King…

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10 Weeks of War Mr. Churchill's Review Allies' Position Satisfactory Whole World Against Hitler. by Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 1

A message from London states:— The First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Winston Churchill) broadcasting a review of the first…

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