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

The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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Bulletin of War News. at Home and Abroad

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 January 1941 · page 4

These Bulletins of authentic information concerning aspects of the war at home and abroad are issued by the Commonwealth…

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The War of Movement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 1

The caterpillar wheeled mechanical vehicles used by Britain are an essential factor in modern warfare of fast movement…

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Latest War News London

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 1

The Italians are still losing ground on all fronts in Albania, and a Greek Government spokesman says that the Greek line Is gradually advancing. The…

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QUANDIALLA Batsmen Have Day Out Soldiers Farewelled QUANDIALLA, Wed. Gregory Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 3

The challengers for the Gregory Cup, on Sunday last, were Caragabal representatives, and once again the defenders maintained their winning way…

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CARAGABAL Farewell to Rev. N. G. Cooke Soldiers' Send-Off CARAGABAL, Wed. PERSONAL

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 2

We are sorry to hear the infant daughter ol Mr. and Mrs. B. Hembrough had the misfortune to break her arm when she fell, from her cot…

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After the War

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 3

In the construction of the £3,000,000 naval graving dock in Sydney Harbour, Australian materials will be used by Australian workmen…

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Shipbuilding in Australia War Cabinet Review

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 1

The Commonwealth Government's general policy on commercial ship building in Australia will be discussed by the War Cabinet on January…

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Australians and New Zealanders Tribute to War Effort

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 1

The Army survey of the past year includes reference to the Australian and New Zealand war effort and the fact that Australians and New…

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In Australia Rising Cost of War Incrased Taxation May Be Necessary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 1

The war expenditure might exceed the estimates and compel the Commonwealth to further increase taxation, said a statement issued on…

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The War Bardia Surrenders Australian Infantry Mop Up Final Lines of Resistance 25,000 Prisoners London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 2

Bardia has fallen. With defences attacked from land, sea and air the Italians surrendered at 1 p.m. to-day. There were 25,000 prisoners captured,…

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OOMA. Send-off To Soldiers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 3

Ooma Hall was the rendezvous on Monday night, 23rd inst., of friends from Ooma, Grenfell and Forbes…

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Parcels to Soldiers To-the Editor "Advocate"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 2

Dear Sir,—I wish, you to cnovey through your paper, [?]anks and appreciation from, me to the workers of the War Comforts Fund, and also…

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After the War Australia's Place in the Sun Increase of Secondary Industries

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 4

In the construction of the £3,000,000 naval graving dock in Sydney Harbor, Australian materials will be used by Australian…

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Greek War Relief Fund

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 1

The Mayor (Ald. W. Douglass), at the request of the Consul-General for Greece, has decided to open a subscription list for the above fund. It…

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Film Re-Lives Poignant War Xmas Incident

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 4

With war filling the front pages of newspapers, the dramatic recreation of the last World War when Russian and Austrian soldiers faced each…

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After The War (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 5

Sir.—In the construction of the £3,000.000 naval graving dock in Sydney Harbour, Australian materials will bo used by Australian workmen…

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Cheered on Their Way Wyalong Soldiers Depart Happy Function. Arranged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 1

The Wyalong Town Half was filled to over flowing when several popular young members of the A.I.F. were accorded a public…

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Latest War News London

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 1

With the exception of daylight visits by single enemy raiders, there has been little air activity over Great Britain for three days…

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Summary of War News Russia Looks Ahead

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 4

Reports from neutral observers in the Balkans state that Russia is expected to seize an additional piece of Rumanian territory, taking in the…

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Our First Lady Indefatigable War Worker Lady Gowrie's Energy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 3

Nobody who heard Lady Gowrie's speech on the air on New Year's Day could fall to be inspired by her call to the women of…

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