Unrestricted Enlistment Brig. General Lloyd's Statement Ranks Full Rumor Contradicted
The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 1
Referring to persistent rumors being circulated in some country districts that at present the ranks are full, Brigadier-General Lloyd,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In the Great War 1914-1918. on the Somme. (Continued from ast issue)
Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 1
Those who were smart enough to observe the planes approaching, escaped by means of their parachutes, others by ere caught unawares and…
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The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 2
On Saturday night last our two soldiers, Privates Percy Newton and Ernie Ellis were given a send-off at the home of Mr. Gordon Diprose, of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. Alan Rose-bray Enlisted with A.I.F. Farewell and Presentation
The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 2
Last Wednesday night the members of the Presbyterian Dramatic Club and friends met in the School hall to farewell Mr. Allan Rosebray. who has…
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The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 4
As his contribution to the war effort. Donald, seven-years-old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Strickland, of Lachlan Street, recently disposed of a cake. Although…
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The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 7
Despite the keen prevailing wind and intermittent showers, Wirrinya's first big patriotic effort, which was held on Wednesday, proved a huge success…
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The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 7
At the monthly meeting of the Wongojong Parents and Citizens' Association, over which Mr. G. Egan presided, there was a large attendance of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War Savings Certificates Some Outstanding Purchases Forbes in Select Group
The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 1
In contributing over £10,090 in the purcahse of war savings certificates to the end of June Forbes joined the ranks of "big business"…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Back-to" School Novelty Stunt for War Funds I.H.S. Ex-students to Return
The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 3
A largely-attended meeting at the Intermediate High School, on Wednesday, enthused over the suggestion that a Back-to-School day be…
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The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 4
A meeting of the Sheep Drive Committee was held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening last, when progress reports were submitted by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Scrap Iron Etc. Essential War Material
Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 3
The Australian Iron and Steel Company, Limited, Port Kembla, and the Broken Hill Proprietary Limited, New-castle, will accept, and pay for,…
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The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 1
Within a fortnight, members of the Seventh Division of the A.I F. at Ingleburn will begin [?] excercises. The recruit training stage has been…
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The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 1
Constable Lee Gallagher was attacked by several soldiers in High Street the main thoroughfare of Maitland, on Saturday night…
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The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1940 · page 1
Realising that their tender years prevented them from offering their man-power to the call of the Empire, three young Forbes…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Lull Warning to Eire Fighting in Africa Another Channel Air Contest LONDON
The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1940 · page 1
There has been a distinct lull in the war news except for another air light over the British Channel and the fighting in Africa…
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The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 3
Mr. Roosevelt was to-day nominated for selection as Democratic candidate for the Presidency…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In the Great War 1914-1918. (Continued from last issue). in Action at Flers
Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 4
On Monday, October 23, 1916, we left Ypres in the early hours of the morning en route to Steenvoorde, where we arrived at 6…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →C.W.A. Comforts for Local Soldiers Donations Received
The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 1
The Hon. Treasurer of the West Wyalong branch of the Country Women's Association (Mrs. F. Baker) has informed us that the following…
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The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 2
On Thursday afternoon, July 11, a meeting was held in the Caragabal Hall to make arrangements for Caragabal's "Win-the-War" effort…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →BEDGERABONG Sports for War Funds BEDGERABONG, Wednes
The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 7
Cloudy and cold weather has been our portion for several days. Several light showers fell during Saturday afternoon, totalling ten…
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