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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 7 of 21

Prestige and War Mr. Menzies' View

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 2

The Prime Minister. Mr. Menzies said that prestige was a good thing [?] is [?] trade out a [?] [?] if it mans vanity or self-love…

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Internal Chaos In Germany "Can't Win a War," Experts Declare Serious Economic Position

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 1

"GERMANY HAS REACHED THE LIMIT OF HER ECONOMIC POSSIBILITIES. "EXPORTS HAVE DECREASED SEVERELY. DEBTS HAVE REACHED A NEW PEAK OF £2,560,000,000."…

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39 Years Ago History Recalled Two Ungarie Residents Volunteer for South African War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 5

Mr. Digby N. Johns, of "Wollongough," Ungarie, when recently perusing some old letters and papers of his mother (the late Mrs. Johns, who…

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Thrills of War Hairbreadth Escapes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 1

Thrills of war and aviation, hairbreadth escapes in the South American wilds, and a love story of two thrill-craving souls combine in an…

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Germans Do Not Want War Latest Danzig Position (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 1

A message from Warsaw slates:—The Polish press records an apparent relaxation of tension throughout Europe including Danzig, though it is…

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War and the Man on the Land

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 6

I am of those who prefer to talk of preservation of peace rather than of preparation for war. But, as Minister for Defence in the Government…

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Arabs Again. British Soldier Killed. Four Wounded. JERUSALEM

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 3

Armed Arabs ambushed a party of British soldiers south of Hebron and killed one and wounded four…

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Ambushed by Arabs British Soldier Killed (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 1

A message from Jerusalem states: Armed Arabs ambushed a party of British soldiers, south of Hebron. One was killed and four wounded…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Cars for War Use

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 4

Army posters in Italy order all owners to report to the War Office and register their vehicles for possible requisition purposes. The…

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War and the Man on the Land

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 7

I am one of those who prefer to talk of preservation of peace rather than of preparation for war. But, as Minister for Defence in the Government of the…

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War Pensions Alleged Trafficking Serious View Taken (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 1

It is reported that Repatriation officers have recently discovered illi[?]it trafficking in war pensions. It is stated that some…

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If War Breaks Out Co-ordination Committee (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1939 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) said at the week end that a standing committee will be set up to co-ordinate…

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Ungarie Diggers' Ball (Snoopings by "Anzac Jack")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 2

Looked upon as one of the "big" functions of the dancing season, this year's Diggers Ball at Ungarle promises to be something quite out of the…

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A War Of Word

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 2

Mr. Chamberlain hit the mail right on the head when, in the course on the debate on foreign affairs in the house of commons, he said "bad…

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Peace or War? Dates to Watch August 27 and September 3

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 9

"The Danzig Senate's stiller note to Poland doubtlessly reflects Herr Hitler's instructions to the Nazi leader, Herr Foerster," says "The Times"…

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"War" On Kerbside Petrol Pumps Special Rate Tax Suggested Engineer to Submit Complete Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 2

In the opinion of Cr. A. T. B. Holland (President of Bland Shire Council) only those persons who can give efficient service at all…

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War Trophy Moved Aged Mother's Request Granted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 3

A German trench mortar a war trophy, was moved recently from St. [?] Park, Cabramatta, to Robson Park, Baberfield at the request of…

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By Telegraph the European Situation. Poland Expects War Within a Week. London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 5

It is authoritatively stated that the message which the British Ambassador to Berlin (Sir Neville Henderson)…

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Shadows of War Highlights of the European Situation Effects of Russo-german Pact London

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 1

With the pact between Germany and Russia signed, a lightning move is expected to be made by Herr Hitler, in an…

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Cattle War and Romance Blend In New O'Brien Star Vehicle

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 2

Noted Western Star Scores in Thrilling Modern Tale of Riding, Rustling and Revenge, "Racketeers of the Range." DEALING with the exploits of a modern cattleman in waging a single-handed…

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