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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 22 of 49

Star Golfer Enlists But Rejected for Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 2

Keith "Mick" Emmett, West Wyalong's only professional golfer, and a member of a well known sporting and business family, is a…

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Stop Press Italy at War

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 1

The Italian Government has informed the British and French Ambassadors in Rome that…

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Red Cross Conference of Branches in Sydney Helpful Suggestions for War Work

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 3

Delegates from many of the 670 country and suburban Red Cross branches met recently at the Conservatorium of Music for a two-day…

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Fine War Gesture By Pardey & Co. Will Make Up Pay of Those Who Enlist

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 7

Mr. L. G. Pardey, principal of [?] biggest [?] the Hour IV.[?] ced to nill employees, last week that should any…

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Quail Shoot Aids War Funds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 1

A quail shoot was organised by the Junee bachelors and spinsters ball committee, The 205 quail shot were sent to a city resturant, which brought…

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War News (This Afternoon). New York

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 2

Eighty Northrup bombers were released for sale to the Allies this morning, making a total of Army and…

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The Ravages of Rumour. Word War Tactics

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 5

Australia is being flooded, with enemy-inspired rumours -- half truth whole lies, and vivid distortions of fact -- circulated by German and other…

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War and Wool Prices American Ups and Downs

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 7

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., write:—The First shock of events in E[?]popean markets has subsided in the caned states and tallies tor wool liavi…

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War and Wool Prices. American Ups and Downs

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 6

Wincbcombe Carson Ltd. report: -- The first shock of events in European markets has subsided in the United States and values for wool have shown…

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War Wedding. Groom And Best Man In A.I.F.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 1

The bridegroom concerned in a Cowra wedding on Thursday left this week for service with the A.I.F., and the best man left for camp on the…

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Ltaly's Entry Into War Contempt of Other Countries SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 1

Messages received in Australia to-day from all parts of the world indicate that the entry of…

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War Savings Certificates Enthusiastic Condobolin Meeting Mr. M. J. Griffin's Fine Address

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 2

There was an excellent and particularly representative attendance at a public meeting in the Civic Chambers on Tuesday night, when Mr. M. J. Griffin, Mayor of Bathurst, President of the Local Government Association and Honorary Director of War…

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Support for War Effort [?] Tjisoastoc Weethalle Meeting John Hogan on Constructive Planning

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 2

A well attended meeting in the Weethalle C.W.A. Hall last week, presided over by Councillor A. A. wailace, gave an enthsiastic…

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"Win the War" Rally West Wyalong Decision Big Meeting to be Held

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 4

In a spirited address at West Wyalong last night, Aid. MJ. Griffin, Honorary [?] of the War Savings Certincate Campaign in New South Wales Country Centres, said that the people of Australia must awaken from the long-cherished…

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Bulletin of War News. At Home And Abroad. Allies' Buttress of Material Strength

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 2

A mighty army of material strength buttresses the moral force with which the Allies are endowed. One most valuable contribution is the wealth…

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Precautions Taken in Cowra. Returned Soldiers Wanted as Guards

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 2

The Mayor of Cowra (Ald. M. W. Whitby) was officially notified on Tuesday morning that Australia was at war with Italy…

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Enlisted in A.I.F. Farewell to Douglas Craig

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 1

A number of the young friends of Mr. Douglas Craig tendered him a farewell party and presentation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Moncrieff…

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Junee Mayor Enlists

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 2

Dr. R. G. Weaver Mayor of Junee, who some months ago offered his services with the Aerial Medical Corps, has received notice of his…

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P.P. Boards Won't MakeUp Soldiers' Pay

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 4

The P.P. Board conference rejected a [?]tion suggesting that tile deference helveen military and the Board's pay of officers of hoards on military…

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Accidents That Affect Soldiers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 3

Appeal is made to all road users to ex[?]se [?] month. In other words, the Road Safety Council asks that all…

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