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

The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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GREG McGIRR IN U.S.A. Views on War. Was in Berlin During the Munich Pact

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

The following appears in the February issue of the American News Journal: "There is much more war talk in…

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By Telegraph To-day. Significant. Senor Gayda on Britain's War Estimates. Rome

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 3

Everything proves that the democracies are changing more rapidly towards their armaments losing their defensive character and…

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The Democracies Heading for War Says Senor Gayda (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 1

A message from Rome states: "Everything proves that the democracies are heading more rapidly towards…

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Anzac Day Dawn Service

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 4

The State Governor, Lord Wakehurst, will again lead the march down Martin Place, Sydney, on 25th April for the Anzac dawn service, and offer…

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In the Event of War. Sydney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 2

The sub-committee appointed by the Electrical Advisory Committee reported that Bunnerong power station presents a less favorable target…

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War Veterans' Home Appeal

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 3

The first section of the War Veterans' Home, which is being jointly sponsored by the R.S.S.I.L.A. (N.S.W. branch) and the Legacy Club of…

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War Veterans Home Appeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 3

The first section of fie War Veterans Home, which is being jointly sponsored by the R.S.S.L.L.A. (New South Wales Branch) and the Legacy…

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Arian Park Returned Soldiers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 5

More than £70 was distributed in relief last year by the Ariah Park branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, and the branch ended the…

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Will the Drums of War Roll? Statesmen Fight to Prerserve Peace Hitler's Latest Move Causes Grave Anxiety Occupation of Memel Not Officially Reported (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 1

A message from London states that Britain has not been officially notified of the surrender of Memel. Correspondents describe German demands as a direct violation of the Memel Statute…

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GREG. McGIRR on Tour. War Talk in America

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 4

There was much more war talk in the United States of America than there was in Berlin, Paris or London, said Mr. Gregory. McGirr, in an…

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Italy's Position Regarding Long War Doubtful If Could Stand Strain SYDNEY, Monday. (By Wire)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 1

According to a cable message received on Saturday it is doubtful if Italy would be able to fight a long war despite Germany's…

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Women's Services Enlistment Opens To-day Lorry and Ambulance Drivers Wanted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 1

Women are being invited by the State Emergency Service to offer them selves to undertake tasks which require courage and determination in…

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Returned Soldiers Meeting of Forbes Sub-Branch The Farnell St. Blocks

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 7

In the absence of the president, Mr. P. West, the chair at the monthly meeting of the Forbes sub-branch of the Returned…

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Telegraph To-day. Ended. War in Spain. London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 2

A broadcast from Spain, pickd up by a Lisbon station at 2.30 p.m. local time, announced that war in…

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Britain's War Strength. 32 Divisions Now Available for Overseas. London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 2

Mr. Chamberlain announced that the British Government decided to raise the Territorial Army…

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Returned Soldiers As Reserve Defence Force Details of Scheme

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 4

The Forbes sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, at its meeting last Friday, had before it a report of the committee…

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Spanish War at an End. Barcelona

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 2

An announcement in the press published in two inch letters and signed by Franco declares the Spanish war at…

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Ex-soldier Dies Following Sudden Illness Late Mr. F. Stevens

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 1

Although he was engaged in occupation of carpenter at midday on Wednesday of last week, Mr. Fra[?] S[?]vens, of Wyalong, was conveyed…

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Keen Recruits Please Officer No More Enlistments Plans for Future

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 1

"Such enthusiasm as is being displayed by the Forbes recruits, I have never seen before. Their keenness and interest they are…

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Lessons of the Great War Australians to Aid Themselves More Secondary Industries Needed

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 9

In peace or in war, no task has ever daunted Australians. Volumes are required to chronicle their successes. Their failures can be…

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