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

The wars & local soldiers, 1941

944 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 48

War Items Italy's Increase Dilemma

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 3

The fall of Bardia, though it does not end the Libyan campaign is a smashing blow at Mussolini's dreams of control of the Mediterranean and…

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War News London, (A.a.p.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 3

British bombers carried out wide, spread raids last night. The Force crossed the Alps, in the moonlight, and despite Italian…

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Bulletin of War News. at Home and Abroad

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 1

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

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Raider Victims Find War Friend In Red Gross Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 5

Victims of the German Raider who recently arrived in Sydney have been niven underwear, cardigans, hats, shoes, shirts, sacks,…

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Gigantic War Envelope Universe (By Wire) Sydney, Monday, (A.A.P.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 1

A message from London states: The Bulgarian Premier (M. Filoff) in a broadcast to-night declared, "There will be a gigantic war, which…

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War Blamed Made Italian Bankrupt Threats Interfered With Business John Favero Tels Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 2

An Italian-born cafe proprietor said that Italy's declaration of war had hilled his business. He is Jolin Favero, of West…

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War Taxation in New Zealand "Workers, Paying'Five Times as Much" Contrast to Australia

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 5

"Workers in New 'Zealand, where'a Labour Government is in office, are paying five times as much war taxation as workers…

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Latest War News London

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 1

There were no daylight raids on England yesterday, but operations were resumed last night on a smaller scale than on Saturday night, when…

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War News Abyssinia Seething London (A.a.p.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 3

The Soviet newspaper "Trud," commenting on the Mediterranean battle says the British Fleet cannot be conquered by planes. It adds that…

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280 War Vessels Request to Congress U.S.A. Navy's Needs (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday (A.A.P.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 1

A message from Washington states: Rear-Admiral Robinson announced that the Navy is asking Congress to build 280 urgently-needed submarine…

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News From London. Britain's Best World Sellers. Among £2,605,281 Worth of Books Exported in War Time

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 1

Shakespeare and the Bible remain the "best sellers" in the vast total of £2,605,281 worth of books sent overseas, despite the paper shortage…

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The War in Africa Italy Faces Defeat Greeks Continue to Advance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 2

Wth the fall of Bardia and the penetration of the Italian defences at Tobruk, the battle of the Western Desert is entering its final…

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Big Labour Demand 75,000 Workers Needde War Industries

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 5

More than 75,000 workers, at least one third of whom. must be skilled artisans, will be needed to staff new munition and aircraft factories in…

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Help Greek War Victims Public Meeting to be Called

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 1

"By calling the meeting, we will show that we appreciate the great stand made by the Greeks in the present war," said Cr. C. J. M. Thomas…

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War Certificates N.S.W. CONTRIBUTION £2/6/10 Per Head

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 4

Though. New South Wales has contributed £2,000,0100 more than Victoria to the war savings certificates campaign contributions in this State…

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War Mateials Position Serious Result of Overtime Ban Attorney-General's Warning (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 1

The State Attorney General, (Sir Henry Manning) last night declared that the Ironworkers' Unions were largely in the hands…

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On Final Leave Local Soldiers' Honored Pte. Douglas Craig

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 1

Mr, and Mrs. W. A. Craig, of "Craigilea," West Wyalong entertained a number of friends at tea in (Holland Park on Sunday evering. to…

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Other Soldiers on Final

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 1

Amongst other soldiers who have been on final leave who have been tendered farewells andp resentations are Sergeant H B. Webster and…

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Four Soldiers Entertained

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. G. L Moncrieff, of "Oakvale," West Wyalong, entertained a number of young friends of Private Douglas Craig, Corporal…

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Latest War News London

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 1

The Navy is giving support to the British forces surrounding Tobruk by shelling the town. Soldiers are waiting for the signal to attack, after moving…

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