Remarkable Prophecy. Present War Foretold in 1600 in Extract From Latin Book
The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 3
The following is an extract from a Bodleian Library Manuscript written in Latin by Monk Johannes in the year 1600. At that time the leopard was…
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The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 1
Sydney business leaders expect the Federal Government soon to order factories engaged in the production of war materials, or connected with war…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Nearly £18,000 Promised West Wyalong and District War Effort Big Crowd at Enthusiastic Rally
The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 2
A crowd which was estimated tat about 600 persons attended the big "Win the War Rally" which was conducted in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, on Saturday night. Following a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bulletin of War News. at Home and Abroad. Flax As Vital As Munitions. Increased Acreage in Australia
The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 4
Flax is as vital as actual munitions for the operation of the Navy, Army and Air Force, but Britain is almost, entirely dependent on foreign sources…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Presentations to Soldiers
The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 2
At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church last night, Mr. A. C. Speirs (Session Clerk), on behalf of the members and adherents, presented…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Career End for Young Soldier Sent to Gaol Then Dismissed from Army (By Wire) Sydney
The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 1
Private David J. Hamilton, aged 22 years, who was sentenced last week to three years' gaol, for manslaughter, will be discharged…
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The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 1
Mr. Jack Collins of Maleee Plains, left on Thursday to enter camp. Mr. George Bucknell, of West Wyalong, is now in camp at Inglebur[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →L.G. ELECTIONS Suspension During War
The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 1
The Local Government elections are to be postponed until 12 months after the end of the war. The Premier, Mr. Mair, has…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Latest War News Formation of French National Committee LONDON
The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 1
The main development of the war situation in France is the formation in London of the French National Committee, headed by General Degaulle,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A Correction Enlisting Shire Council Employees
The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 1
As a paragraph appearing in our report of the meeting of Jamalong Shire Council on June 21 does not state correctly the Shire's attitude towards…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →GRENFELL & District Patriotic & War Fund. Monthly Meeting Of Committee
The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 2
The above Committee met at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night, the following attending: Ald. J. V. Thompson (Mayor). Mrs. Thompson…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War News Will Fight for England. French Warships. General Nogues Defies The French Government. Will Not Return. LONDON
The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 2
According to reports from Casablanca the commanders of the French warships have assured the French Commander in Northern Africa…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Want's to Join His Brother So Enlisted with A.I.F.
The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 1
Mr. W. J. ("Bill") Tindall, veteran hairdresser and sportsman of West Wyalong, is a sad but proud man to-day, as his only sons, Teddy and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Enlistment of Tradesmen
The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 4
"Instances have been noted of persons employed in restricted occupations refraining from enlisting because they have taken it for granted…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →POULTRY. Effect of the War
The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 8
Recently much discussion has taken place as to the probable effect of the war upon the poultry industry in this country, and in some quarters it has…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Gradually Growing Contribution to Patriotic Funds Comforts for Soldiers Despatched
The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 1
In the absence of anything in the nature of a big "Win the War" rally at Forbes, this centre continues to make valuable…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Turning Their Attention to England Germany Intensifies Air War French Airmen In England Without Planes The Surrender Of The French Fleet London
The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 1
WITH the signing of the armistice between Germany and France and Italy and France now an accomplished fact, the attention of Germany is being increasingly…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Savings Certificates Public Meeting
The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 2
Though the attendance was not very large, those present at the public meeting on Thursday night for the purpose of organising for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Finance (To the Editor)
Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 2
Sir, -- The "Win the War" Rally has reached Condobolin. A wonderful response to the patriotic call will no doubt be the result Good…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bolygamy P. & C. Assn. Buys War Savings Certificates
The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 5
At a meeting of the Bolygamy P. and C. Association, it was decided to spend £5 12s of the Association's funds in buying War Savings…
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