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

The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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Austraia's Impressive War Production

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 4

Australia is producing a range and quantity of war materials and equipment that would scarcely have been accepted as practicable at the…

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Shire of Bland Greek War Relief Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 1

A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the Shire Chambers, West Wyalong, at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, 28th January, for the purpose of…

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Bulletin of War News. at Home and Abroad

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 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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Has Passed Out Sailors and Soldier's Club Amalgamated With League Change Will Benefit Members

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 1

"Old soldiers never die, they simply fade or go away", was the theme of the argument advanced by Mr. H. J. Ausburn, at the…

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Farewell to Soldiers On Saturday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 1

A farewell and presentation will be tendered to soldiers on leave at the R.S Club Rooms this Saturday night at 9 o'clock…

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On Final Leave Local Soldiers Honored Farewells and Presentations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 7

Corporal David Godfrey and James Male, who were on final leave, were tendered a farewell and presentation by the West Wyalong Patriotic…

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G'gong Farewell To Cowra Soldiers GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 1

A social held in the Log Cabin last Friday night as a farewell to members of the artillery from Cowra military camp who have been frequent visitors…

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QUANDIALLA Farewell to District Soldier Personal Items QUANDIALLA, Wed. PERSONAL

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 7

Mrs. J. W. Burns and daughter Betty of "Burnside" left last Wednesday for a holiday in the metropolis. On Wednesday Mrs. A. Olsen went…

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Shire of Bland Greek War Relief Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 1

A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the Bland Shire Chambers, West Wyalong at 8 o'clock tonight (Tuesday) for the purpose of…

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State's Part in War Effort Railway Co-Operation

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 4

The Deputy-Premier and Leader of the Country Party, Colonel Bruxner, said recently that the basis of the Government's policy was the fullest…

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War News Of The Week Is Hitler Really Strong ?

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 4

Hitler is now living on the spoils of conquered countries, and unless he can smash through the British blockade, Germany and all the occupied…

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The War London, Friday. (British Official Wireless and A.A.P.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 2

The R.A.F. continues to harrass the Italians in retreat. A communique issued from R.A.A.F. Middle East headquarters says that bomber aircraft of…

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Grenfell & District Patriotic & War Fund

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above held in tho Council Chambers on Tuesday night. Present: The Mayor (Ald. W…

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Rumanian Riots Many Killed and Wounded (By Wire) Sydney, Thursdat, (A.A.P.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 1

A message from London states:—A Rumanian communique says that 370 people were killed, and 445 were wounded, in fighting in the forests on…

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Bulletin of War News. at Home and Abroad

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 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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State's Part in War Effort Ratlway Co-operation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 7

The Deputy Premier and Leader of the Country Party, Colonel Br[?]er. said recently that the basis of the Government's policy was the fullest…

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Bulletin of War News. At Home And Abroad. Bren Guns in Production in Australia

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 1

The first batch of Bren light machine guns passed final firing trials at the Commonwealth Small Arms Factory, Lithgow this month, and…

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War Costs in N.Z. Loans and Taxation (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday, (A.A.P.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 1

New Zealand's war expenditure in the last nine months was £15,380,000 from revenue, and £18,000,000 from the war expenses account…

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To Help the Greek War Effort Fund Has Been Opened West Wyalong Will Play Part £45 Contributed in Three Minutes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 4

When it was decided at a public meeting at the Shire Chambers West Wyalong, this week, that a fund be opened to assist the…

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Soldier Wins Big Double Corporal Broad's Success Jack Harmer Performs "Hat-Trick " Patriotic Carnival At West Wyalong Most Successful

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 2

Corporal Alex. Broad, of the A.I.F. and a resident of West Wyalong, was the hero of the big sports carnival conducted at West Wyaiong on Monday in aid of patriotic funds by the Cycle and Alhletic Club, Broad, who is a former member of…

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