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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 23 of 49

Enlist Our Wealth (To the Editor "Advocate")

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

Sir,—Our recruiting figures record a rush for enlistment by tens of thansands of Australians anxious to aid the Empire aid the Commonwealth…

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Look After Soldiers' Affairs

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

The West Milby branch of the Formers and Settlers' Association was decided to information in [?]ged to the proposal that a special…

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Enlist Our Money As Well As Manpower

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

Our recruiting figures record a rush for enlistment by tens of thousands of Australians anxious to aid the Empire and the…

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Schools' War Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 3

At Forbes Intermediate High School, In common with other schools throughout the State, there has been opened by each department a fund for…

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IMPRESSIVE Forbes' War Effort A Message

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 4

"Tell the people of Forbes that they are to be complimented upon the wonderful effort they have made to date in contributing so…

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New Phase of War With Italy's Entry

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 8

With Italy's entry into the European war on the side of Germany, as briefly announced in Tuesday's "Advocate," the conflict has…

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Golf News Monday's Comp. for War Funds

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 8

A special Mixed Foursomes is set down for Monday next, King's Birthday, when the proceeds will be devoted to the Lord Mayor's Patriotic…

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Tullamore Rally £2187 in War Certificates School Children to the Fore

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 1

That the residents of the Tullamore district are right behind Australia in its war effort was demonstrated in a practical…

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The War and Wool Prices Ups and Downs of the Trade American and South African Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1940 · page 3

The first shock of events in European markets has subsided in the United States and values for wool have shown recovery. From its…

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War News LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 3

It is authoritatively reported from Berlin that Germans are continuing attacks on all fronts. There has been no armistice, and the…

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War Notes Militia Camps Suspended

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

When the current training camps for militia conclude in July there will be no further camps in Australia until 1941. This decision announced…

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Win the War Rally. Next Friday Night

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

The Central Hall is expected to be crowded on Friday night, when a monster win the war rally ts to be held…

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War Savings Certificates Campaign. Address By Ald. Griffin (Mayor of Bathurst)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 3

On Thursday afternoon Ald. Griffin (Mayor of Bathurst) made an appeal at the Council Chambers in regard to War Savings Certificates. The…

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Italy's Contemptible Action. Entered War for Loot. Prime Minister's Statement. (Dept. of Information)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

This must be the most contemptible moment in the history of Italy. For nine months she has kept out of the war and during…

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Further Enlistments

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

Bruce Adams, George Hunt, J. Blades, J. J. Ellis, H. D. Tomamichael, F. T. McNickle, L. Ellerman. There have been a number of…

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PRESENTATIONS. To Men Who Have Enlisted

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

Prior to his departure to join the Air Force Mr. Gordon Halls was presented by the staff of Messrs. Hill and Halls with an Eversharp pencil, Mr…

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To Help Farmers Who Enlist Milby Committee Mooted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 2

At a meeting of the West Milby branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, a discussion took place in regard to the enlistments in the…

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On Final Leave Presentations to Soldiers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 1

Aircraftsmen J. L. Keys and J. Harker, and Private R. C. Lance, of West Wyalong, were home on final leave for the week end. They were…

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Latest War News New French Cabinet ? LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 1

The formation of a new French Cabinet, with Marshal Petain as Premier, and General Weygand next in command, has been reported, but there is…

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Limitless War Effort Is Forecast Of Mr. Menzies

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 1

"THERE IS ONE LIMIT, AND ONE LIMIT ONLY TO OUR WAR EFFORT--THERE WILL BE NO CONSCRIPTION FOR OVERSEAS SERVICE." Thus the Prime Minister of Australia (Mr. R. G…

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