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

The wars & local soldiers, 1940

977 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 20 of 49

Important Meeting Of Ex-Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 1

In view of certain developments that are likely to arise within the next few days an important meeting of all ex-servicemen in the…

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WARROO School Examinations Local Lads Enlist Personal Warroo, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. F. Cartwright, of Tullibigeal, were the guests of Mrs. Cartwright's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Simmonds, of "Pretoria," during the…

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Italy's Entry Into the War Confidently Anticipated In Many Circles Decision May Be Made To-day Non-Commissioned Officers Called Up LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 1

THE outstanding topic of conversation is the possible entry of Italy into the war on the side of Germany. Messages from London and Paris say…

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Canada a War Arsenal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 1

The British Munitions Mission has since its arrival in Canada, placed contracts for munitions and war materials of an aggregate value of…

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Bulletin of War News. At Home And Abroad. Canada a War Arsenal

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 4

The British Munitions Mission has, since its arrival in Canada, placed contracts for munitions and war materials of an aggregate value of…

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GREENETHORPE. Win The War Rally, £300 Subscribed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

A public meeting of" citizens of Grenethorpe and district was held in the Memorial Hull at greenethorpe on Wednesday, May 29)…

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John Meagher & Co. Ltd. Contributions to War Loans

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 1

The firm of Messrs John Meagher & Co. Pty. Ltd., has contributed £2,000 to the interest-free loan, and £3,000 to the £20,000,000 War Loan…

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War Notes Only Another £3,746,346 Needed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 6

During a broadcast of a recent German concert, an announcer reported in German that a sum of money equalling £2,653 8/s had…

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£520,000,000 War Loan Applications Pouring In

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

There has been a very gratifying response to the Federal Government's £20,000.000 War Loan. The rates of interest are: 21 per cent for five…

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New Generating Plant. Installed by Municipal Council. War Holds Up Supplies

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

Even in Condobolin--thousands of miles from the battle fronts-- Adolf Hitler, the Nazi paper hanger, is making his influence felt…

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"Win the War Rally:" Royal Hall, Grenfell. Friday, 7th June. Programme

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

National Anthem—God Save the King. Presentation of tableau. Introductory remarks and welcome…

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Britain's Tractors Have Grown 70 FOLD. For This War's Food Campaign

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 4

The mechanised columns of Britain's agricultural army have already achieved a big victory against unforeseen odds…

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Drop Wheat Talk Mr. Ratcliff's Advice Concentrate on War Effort Politicians Warmly Criticised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 4

"If Britain loses this war, it will not matter to us whether we get 4/ per bushel for our wheat or not. Let us drop [?] of…

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Changes in Ancient Country Since the Last War Dead Sea Comes to Life Palestine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 7

Bus loads of men on leave travel daily from Jerusalem to Jericho through country that has undergone big changes since the Light Horse…

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Address by Mr. H. D. BLACK. The International Situation. Quicker War Effort Needed In Australia

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 1

On friday night in the Presbyterian Hall, Mr. H. D. black, of the University extension board, delivered an address on the_ International…

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France's War Effort Wide Powers for Control of WAGES.(Supplied by the Department of Information)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 6

France, at the outbreak of war, instituted a thorough system of wage control, based on the position of the mobilised soldier…

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Win the War Rally in Melbourne Last Night Over £100,000 For Interest Free Loan SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 1

More than £100,000 [?] contributed to the Federal Governments Interest-refe Loan, at a Win the War rally in the Melbourne Town…

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Four Enlistments Each. From Three Families

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

Following the enlistment of the four Blair Bros. from Greenethorpe, comes those of the four Fannings (Pinnacle), and the four Duns, Mr. Frank Dun…

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Enlistments

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

Enlistments not previously included in Honor Roll:— Huon Here, T. W. Coleman, E. R. Gould, H. A. Grogan, V. E. Bradford,…

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Local Enlistments

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 1

Mr. W. Ewers, of the staff of Messrs R. N. T. Ridley & Co., West Wyalong has enlisted for active service, and has passed the local medical…

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