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

The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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Returned Soldiers Meeting of Forbes Branch

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 1

Mr. P. West presided over the monthly meeting of the Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, held on Friday night, the…

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No War. Junee Prediction

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 2

There is a lady in Junee, says the Southern Cross," who possesses an almost uncanny knack of foretelling the future. Her prowess is well…

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The Shadow of War

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 4

We are faced with facts. It is not of the slightest avail attempting to revile British diplomacy because it had spent four months in…

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Australia At War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 2

Yesterday came the dreaded news—Great Britain had declared war on Germany, having honored her pledge to Poland, which country was attacked by the most ruthless and bloody-minded…

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War Declared Australia Will Do Its Part

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 2

Yesterday was a day of intense tension, awaiting England's decision, and that tension was broken by Mr. Chamberlain's announcement early last…

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WAR Japan Guarantees Her Neutrality to England. New York

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 2

A New York station intercepted a B B announcement that Japan has guaranteed her neutrality to England…

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Returned Men State President's Statement (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 1

Mr. L. A. Robb (State President of the R[?]aned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League). said last night that returned men were ready to a man…

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The Empire at War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 2

For the second time within a quarter of a century, Germany has become the "mad dog"…

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Slovokia Declares War on Poland (By Wire) Sydney Monday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 1

A message from America's Bratislavia whose army numbers Poland…

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War Declared by Britain Against Germany Australian Support Pledced Hitler Rejects Advances For Peaceful Solution LONDON, Sunday. Britain Is at War with Germany!

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 1

This momentous announcement was made by the British Prime Minister (Mr. Neville Chambeslain), speaking from No. 10 Downing Street. His speech was broadcast to the world. Mr. Chamberlain said: "This morning at 9 o'clock Sir Neville…

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"Australia at War" Side By Side With Britain In Fight With Barbarism Prime Minister's Declaration

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 2

IT IS MY melancholy duty to inform you officially that in consequence of the persistence by Germany in her invasion of Poland, Great Britain has declared war upon her, and as a result Australia is at war."…

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England And France At War With Germany! Pledges To Poland Honored "Liberty Must Be Restored to Europe" Story Of Early Fighting LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 1

ENGLAND TO-DAY DECLARED WAR ON GERMANY. A BROADCAST STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER (MR. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN) FROM NO. 10 DOWNING STREET, AT 8.17 P.M. (A.E-S. TIME) CONTAINED A…

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The War. "Business As Usual"

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 2

With everyone on the alert to pick up war news, both by the radio and daily newspapers, there is no need for us to dwell at any length on the…

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Soldiers Rush to Enlist. Reserve Service. President's Letter

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 6

Returned soldiers throughout New South Wales are rushing to join the A.I.F. Reserve established by the Government recently. State…

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War French Tank Advance. British and French Carry Out Air Raids. Paris

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 2

Unofficial despatches report that a French tank advance is being made towards Saarbrucken, and raids by 300 British and French aircraft were…

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Plunged the World Into War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 1

HERR HITLER, arch-criminal of Europe, who has plunged the world into another war…

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Wool and War End of Trade with Enemy Existing Conditions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 7

Until general arrangements regarding procedure during present conditions arc clarified, business in the wool trade will be limited…

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The War Cry

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 4

Australian's hear the War Cry, Thy Mother calleth thee. The Empire is in danger You must prepar--ed be…

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Water Supply. Scheme Upset by War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 4

As a result of the war, work on the water supply at Dunedoo has been upset to a certain extent. Two tenders were, received by the…

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Wool and the War. Existing Conditions

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report under date of 5939:-- Until, general arrangements regarding procedure during present…

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