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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 4 of 49

Relief Fund. Polish War Victims

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 3

From all parts of New South Wales gifts of money and clothing have been received by the Polish War Victims Relief Fund…

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The War, Day by Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 4

Part of Australia's contribution to the Empire Air Scheme, a wireless training school, will be opened at the Me-bourne Techincal College next…

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Allied Navy Strong. Comparisons With World War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 4

Despite the use of submarines and mines, it is officially stated in London that the average tonnage loss is two—thirds of the last war, and one—third…

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Exciting Scenes In War-time Story Rio Theatre Attractions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 3

Exciting scenes laid in the vestaurant of the Grand Hotel, Stockholm in Victor Seville's thrilling drama "Dark Journey," which will…

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Italians Warned May Participate in European War (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 1

A message from Rome states:—After a Conference of Fascist Party Leaders, Italians were warned that they might be compelled to fight in…

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Vital Point Raised By Mr. Harold Helyar Presentations to Soldiers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 1

When Mr. Harold Helyar asked for a ruling at to the definition of a local soldier, he opened a vital point of discussion at the…

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Latest War News LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 1

There is growing anxiety in Japan as the date for the expiry of the American trade treaty, approaches, as it is beginning to be recognised that with…

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War of Terror Attempt to Intimidate Neutrals Reported Russian and German Move Intense Cold in Northern Countries London

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 1

GERMANY and Russia are combining in a joint campaign to intimidate neutrals. The German Ambassador at Moscow (Herr Schulenberg) had a long conference today…

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War News Rome

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 2

The battle for Italian self—sufficiency will continue in order to assure the people of bread, and the means of defence, declared Mussolini in a…

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War Notes and News

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 5

SUPER BATTLE-SHIPS.—The evolution of the modem capital ship affords an excellent example of scientific progress. Capital ships until…

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Help for Polish War Victims

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 2

The Australian Polish War Victims Relief Committee, 76 Pitt Street, Sydney, acknowledges money from West Wyalong, Wyalong and distric…

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The War, Day by Day. Super Battleships

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 4

The evolution of the modern capital ships affords an excellent example of scientific progress. Capital ships until recent years were…

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Allied Navy Strong Comparisons with World War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 4

Despite the use of submarines and [?] it is officially stated in London that the average tonnage loss is two-thirds of the last war and…

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Day by Day. Topical War Items Super Battle-ships

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 3

The evolution of the modern capital ship affords an excellent example of scientific progress. Capital ships until recent years were either battlesmps…

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"Can Lose War" Gullettwarns Australia Militia Recruiting Response Disappointing No Big Surplus Over 20,000

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 2

This is a war we can lose," said the Minister for External Affairs (Sir Henry Guilett) critising Australia's response to…

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Mr. Ausburn's Query What Constitutes a Returned Soldier Ruling to be Obtained

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1

A man who enlists for active service abroad, is accepted and sworn-in, enters camp. trains and is issued with a uniform and…

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Wo Action Taken by Returned Soldiers Complaint Relative to Vacant Position

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1

Following the reading of a letter at the [?] meeting of the West [?] branch of the Returned Samore and Soldiers'…

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Cricketer Turns Soldier Dudley Templeman Joins Troop

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1

Dudley Templeman, who delighted cricket lovers with his bowling at West Wyalong yesterday against Coolamon in the O'Farrell Cup match,…

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There Is a War on

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 2

Four months of the war have passed, but in Australia we scarcely realise that it is in progress; but there is a demand for that…

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Latest War News LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 1

There is evidence that Germany plans to deliver its greatest attack on Great Britain by January 30, before the arrival of further help from her…

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