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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1940

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After the War Influx to Australia Mr. Mair's Opinion (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. Mair, speaking at Lismore, said after the war hundreds of thousands of Europeans would seek admission to Australia,…

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War at Sea Latest German Threat Unrestricted U-boat Campaign Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

Following the news that seven German ships were sunk by enemy action yesterday, the German spokesman said to-day that…

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To Help Finland Britons Enlisting in Finnish Army SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

It was announced from London that British subjects are now permitted to enlist in Finland. This is in response to an appeal by…

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Australian Troops at Ismalia. Cheery Contingent Makes Happy Landing Great Welcome By British Press "War In Near East Now Unlikely" ISMAILIA

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

Australia is here! The Armada with the Second Australian Imperial Force aboard anchored after lunch in the sand-bounded…

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Latest War News London

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 1

Twenty-four hours after a German vessel (3771 tons) had been scuttled, another German ship, the Wolfstrug, of 6200 tons, was also scuttled. This…

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Lord Mayor's War Fund Local Committee Meetings Limited to Monthly Gatherings

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the local branch of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund Committee on Monday evening was…

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War News London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 3

Finnish forces in Middle Finland claim after severe fighting on an icy battlefield that they have broken up…

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Double Shooting at Bondi Woman Dead Man Found Wounded!

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

Mrs. Evelyn Grace Cabell, aged 41 years, who was staying in a flat at liondi, was fatally injured when she was struck twice in the head by pellets…

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Humorous Side of War. Diggers sit It Again Amazing Tales of Down Under

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

Occasionally one hears a report from some person recently returned from England of the astounding impressions the English have…

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Enlistment for Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

Was complaint In certain quarters recently that Australia was lagging behind in enlistments for the various fighting forces Comparison…

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After the War

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

According to recent cables, the United States are already making preparations to meet the economic difficulties which are certain to…

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Labour's War Policy Expounded By State Opposition Leader Mr. McKell's Views

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 4

During his visit to Forbes on Friday night, when he addressed a meeting of the electors in the Town Hall, Mr. W. J. McKell, State…

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Shortage of Flax An Empire Necessity In Times of Peace and War

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 6

Flax fibre is invaluable in war time when tarpaulins, canvas, cordage and ropes are at a premium. The British Empire, however,…

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Over 300 British War Prisoners Rescued From German Auxiliary Warship Altmarck Whilst In Norwegian Territorial Waters Breaking of the Mannerheim Line

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 1

FEATURES of the week-end war news have been the daring rescue of 326 British prisoners aboard a German auxiliary warship in Norwegian territorial waters, and the…

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War News

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 3

LONDON—U boats have sunk the Dutch steamer Taa near Finisterre and the Spanish freighter Banderas off Cape Vilan…

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War Notes & News War Notes an Dnew

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 7

NOTHER W AUK EGO—Every craft on Sydney Harbor at the time sounded greetings as the escort vessel H.M.A.S. Warrego was launched…

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The War Notes and New

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 1

NZACS IN PALESTINE AGAINEvents have moved with almost incredible swiftness since the embarkation of the first Australian and New…

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Returned Diggers. Men of 2nd A.I.P. Plans for Future Treasurer Urges Action

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 1

The State Treasurer (Mr. Richardson), in an address last night urged immediate Commonwealth and State co-operation to prepare…

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Black-out Bandits. Police Open War. Gangster Menace In London

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 3

Mobilising every weapon in their power, London, police have opened action on wartimes latest menace--the black-out bandit and racketeers who,…

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Latest War News LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

Prominence is given to the Rome report, as yet unconfirmed, that British cruisers and other Allied warships are off Petsamo, the Arctic port of Finland…

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