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

The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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QUANDIALLA District Soldier Killed Diggers' Annual Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 7

After spending three weeks' holiday in Melbourne, Mrs. L. J. Fuge and daughter, Jean, of "Nardoo," are home again…

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Soldiers' Thanks for Comforts Parcels Sent by Forbes Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

Every month the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Lord Mayor's Fund sends a parcel of comforts---biscuits, coffee, tobacco, cigarette papers,…

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Killed in Action. District Lad

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 2

The many friends and football team mates at Quandialla will very much regret to hear the sad news of the passing of Peter Tambakis, killed…

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Anzac Buffet Art Union Free Meals for Men in Uniform

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 4
Also in The West Wyalong Advocate

Among the many organisations working for the comfort of the fighting forces there is no keener or harder working body than that which…

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War Industries. Grenfell's Endeavour

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 3

AS we go to press a deputation from the Chamber of Commerce is interviewing Messrs. Shannon and Lazzarini in regard…

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Help War Effort Mr. Fadden's Appeal Buy War Savings Certficates SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 1

In a broadcast address last night the Acting Prime Minister and Federal Treasurer, Mr. Fadden, appealed to the people of Australia to assist the…

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War Savings Campaign Even Greater Effort Needed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 3

To stimulate still further the interest in Australia's war savings campaign a Commonwealth wide publicity drive will soon be launched. Since…

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Prisoners of War Helped bv Red Cross

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 5

One of the most interesting international activities of the Red Cross Society is the Prisoners of War Bureau. The Australian Red Cross…

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Red Cross Message From Prisoner of War

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 1

The Red Cross Society in Sydney have just received a unique communication from a German Prison Camp. They believe it is the first of its kind…

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WORTH £161,433 Red Cross Comforts Sinse Outbreak of War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 4

Since the [?] of war [?] [?], in 11.267 cases br bales have been sent overseas by the Australian. Red [?]…

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"We of the A[?]f" War Funds Will Benefit. West Wyalong (Screening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 1

In order that a substantial may be raised for the Greek and British War Funds, Mr. Con By[?]s…

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£740 to War Funds West Wyalong Contribution Not £130 as Reported in Sydney Paper

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 5

The West Wyalong Patriotic Committee has requested the Secretary (Mr E. E. Rannard) to correct a state which appeared in a recent edition…

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Australian Workers 100 n.c. Behind War Effort Labor M.P.'s Statement (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 1

A message from Melburne states:— Mr Holloway, MP., speaking at protest meeting of members of the Arms, Explosives and Munitions…

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"Swat That Mossie" War Is Declared Mr. Darley Gives "Right Dope" May Be a Scientific Lecture Later

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 2

West Wyalong Progress Association has dealt with many matvaried matters since its formation some years ago. ranging from…

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Abolition of State Parliaments Presents Many Complex Problems "Sabotage" Proposal in Time of War Striking Spaech Be Colonel Bruxner

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 4

SYDNEY. Saturday. "It is not as easy as some people think to abolish State Parliaments. Western Australia, South Australia. Queensland, and Tasmania will vigorously oppose any proposal that might place them under the bondage of a…

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Informing Relatives of Soldiers' Deaths

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 2

The decision of the War Cabinet that Postmasters or their nominees should personally inform the next-of-kin of soldiers'…

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Parcel of Comforts Ungarie Soldiers Appreciation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 1

Mrs. L. Hargreaves, Hon. Secretary of the Ungarie Branch of the Country Women's Association, has received the following letter from Private…

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Capture of Derna a Record Campaign Australians' Brilliant Exploits Italians' Fought It Out From Sergt. Ian Fitchett Acting Official War Correspondent with the A.I.F, In the Middle East

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 5

With the capture of Derna. the A.I.F. has completed three major actions and covered 180 miles in the brief space of 27 days…

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Latest War News London

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 1

Mr. Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, spoke to the people of the Empire in a broadcast in which he congratulated General Wavell and…

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