Notification of War Casualties
The matter mentioned at a recent meeting of Forbes Returned Soldiers' League regarding the crude manner in which the relatives of soldiers…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1941
944 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 24 of 48
Latest War News London, Monday. Ships From America
A message from America states that six Danish cargo ships have been taken over by the Maritime Commission for the purpose of transporting…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Veteran Wants to Go Again
Mr. D. J. Toovoy, Sheriff's Officer, stationed at AVyalong, who served in Boer and Great Wars, has enlisted for Home Defence service in a third…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Unequal War Sacrifice Major Chanter Hits The Right Point Lachlan Shire's Commendable Resolution
At last meeting of Lachlan Shire Council among the many circulars before it was one touching on the war and it led to the President…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War Heavy Casualties Inflicted on Enemy in Western Desert. London (A.a.p.)
A general headquarters communique announced that British troops in the Western Desert had been withdrawn to the original positions after we accomplished our objects and inflicted heavy…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Menzies' Broadcast Australia's Full Resources to War Effort New and More Rigorous Programme Canberra
Far reaching measures to marshal the full resources of the nation for war were announced last night for the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Send Names in Men Who Enlist
Oncc again the "Advocate" asks relatives of West Wyalong and district soldiers to forward to this office the names of any men…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Comforts Worth £159 Supplied to District Soldiers 4 by Country Women's Association
At the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the Country women's Association which was held in the.C.W.A. Hall on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Father Enlistis Follows Sons' Lead
Mr. E. J. Kelly, of West Wyalong, Who is a retired railway official, has followed the lead given by has two A.I.F. soldier sons—Corporal Phil…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Greek Campaign Interesting Letter From Soldier
Mrs. Keith Maitland has received the following interesting letter from her nephew, Pte. S. E. Mansfield, who was in the Greek…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Parcels for Prisoners of War
Under authority from the Commonwealth Government, the Australian Red-Cross Society has arranged for the regular despatch of a parcel of food…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War Finance Savings Effort Urged Federal Treasurer's Appeal
"While I appreciate the fine response of the Australian people who, In little, more than 13 months, have subscribed well over £21,000,000 to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →FORBES C.W.A. Monthly Meeting of Branch War Time Efforts
On 7th June this branch of the C.W.A. held Its 156th meeting with a big attendance of members. During the previous month the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →All-in War Effort Mr. Menzies' Speech "Job Must Be Done---- Now"
In a national broadcast. last Tuesday night, the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr, R. G. Menzies, emphasised that from now on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Diseases Their Introduction Into Australia By Birds and' Animals Sent By Soldiers
In connection with the Introduction of disease, it is particularly desired to draw the attention of the general public, and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Britain's War Minuter Opens Forces' Bureau
Mr. Anthcny Eden, British Secretary of State for War, exchanges words and smiles with Canadian Troops at the Information Bureau for British and Empire Forces he opened in Trafalgar Square. Ths bureau will supply help, direction…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →For Him the War Is Over
One of a batch of prisoners of war passing through London en route for internment, a captured German airman…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Pte. "Bill" Lambgurn Now Prisoner of War
Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Lambourn, of West Wyalong, received advice from the Army Department on Saturday last that their son, Private William…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Notes on the War Airmen Use Hurricanes
An announcement that Australian airmen, in the Middle Last were using Hurricancp was conveyed in on official statement that the A.I.F. is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ladyethel Campbell Still Helping Diggers Veteran' of Last War
Lady Ethel Campbell, who was well known to Digger of the last warâincluding many from West Wyalongâis still carrying,…
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