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

The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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Greek War Fund Closing February 28

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 1

West Wyalong and district residents who wish to contribute Greek War Fund appeal are reminded that the closing date is 28th…

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Invest Your Money in War Savings Certificates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 1

CALL and see the new Cooper Electric Shearing Gear and Master Model Overhead Gear on display at Trosillan and Dun (Grehfell) Pty…

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Glut of Apples "Eat More Fruit" To Help War Effort (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 1

A prominent authority on fruit said in Sydney yesterday that 500,000,000 apples would not on the, trees or be dumped in Australia this year…

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Big Soldiers' March in Grenfell. About 800 Men To Bivouac Here. Sports In Afternoon, Concert At Night

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 2

Messrs. J. Gibson, O'Hara W. Thompson and N. Bochns visited Cowra Camp yesterday and were entertained at dinner at the officers'…

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Regular Soldiers Train Home Guard

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 3

Under the critical and expert eye of a regular soldier members of Birtain's. Home Guard practice with a machine gun. Britain's Home Guard, nearly two million strong and every man a volunteer, is composed of last-war soldiers, youths too young for overseas service in this…

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Interest on Rates Soldiers Want It Waived Deputation to Shire Council They Can Then Pay Principal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 4

A decision which may have far reaching effects as far as returned soldier settlers in the South-west are concerned, is to…

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Pte. Neville May Not Seriously Wounded

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 1

The following is an interesting extract from a letter written by Neville under date of January 31st: I am now at a hospital at (place…

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Summary of War News

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 4

A German move through Bulgaria [?] expected shortly. It may be directed at Salonika with the object of ending the Greek campaign by forcing…

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Greek War Appeal Closing Date Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 1

The Commonwealth wide appeal for assistance to the Greek War Fund will he closed on Friday of this week, when Greek Day will be celebrated…

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RAISED £3 14s for Greek War Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 3

The net profit from the dance conducted by the West Wyalong 2WG Club in aid of the Greek War Fund, was £ 14s, after accounts…

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State Schools Aid War Effort 204,673 Contributed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 5

The Minister for Education, Mr Drummond, said that the Public School children and teachers of New South Wales had contributed…

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Civil Aircraft Link the Empire at War New Routes for Old

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 5

Despite threats of was in unexpected quarters of the Empire is once again firmly joined by air. A new link has been forged by way of…

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This Holy War "We Are in It with You" Mr. Menzies' Message to Britain Maximum Empire Effort (By Wire)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 1

A message from London states: Emphasising Australia's wholehearted support of Britain in her struggle against the Fascist…

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Good-bye Soldier Boy

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 3

Good-bye, good-bye, dear soldier boy, We know you canaot stay, May God above guide straying steps soldier boy while you're away…

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Latest War News. London

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 1

There is little news of activities on the Albanian fronts. It is stated that in air combats five Italian plates were destroyed for the loss of one fighter…

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War Savings Drive to Stimulate Campaign Aid for Men Behind the Lines

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 3

To stimulate still further the interest in Australia's wait savings campaign we are conducting a Commonwealth - wide publicity…

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Improved Membership Despite Drought And War F. & S. Record For Past Year Forbes Branch's Annual Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 1

FORBES branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association held its annual meeting on Saturday afternoon, when it was disclosed that the membership and revenue had shown improvement, despite the fact that we are at war and the past season…

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Greek War Relief Fund

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 2

The committee request that all premises In Main-Street bo beflagged on Saturday, on the occasion of Greek Day…

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War News in Brief

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 6

The total number of Italian prisoners in the Greek campaign equals 7½ per cent. of the highest estimated, total of effectives in Albania at the…

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War Will Be Long Mr. Menzies' Opinion Australia's Big War Effort But Will Be Much Greater (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday, (A.A.P.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 1

A message from London states: The Australian Prime Minister, Mr Menzies, in an address at a National Defence Luncheon…

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