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

The wars & local soldiers, 1942

926 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 47

How Strong Is U.s.a.? Staggering Figures War Production

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 3

"In all cases where it has been possible to compare the output of an American with a British workman, figures show that the…

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The War By Wire To-day, 2 .15 p.m. New Delhi

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 3

It is announced in Chunking that the Chinese have cut the Japanese lines of communication between Mandalay and Lashio,"and Myikyina and Bahmo…

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War in Burma Both Sides Claim Successes SYDNEY, Thursday (A.A.P.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 1

A message fr:im New Delili states: Tt is announced in Clmnsldni; that the Chinese have cit the Japanese lines of communication between…

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Our London Letter Russia's War Horses. Are Being Kept Fit on Veterinary Supplies From Britain

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 1

Russia's famous Cossack cavalry are receiving a steady flow of veterinary supplies for their horses from Britain's Royal Society for the…

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Soldiers on Furlough Back From Middle East

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 1

Private John Houston, who recently arrived back from the Middle East, is spending his furlough with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs…

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N.E.S. DANCE And Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers Splendid Attendance Despite Rain

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 2

The growing Interest in the local National Emergency Services organisation was reflected on Wednesday evening, when despite the…

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War Veterans' Art Union

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 3

The War Veterans' Home Board of Management consists of veteran soldiers and the Public Trustee men who have been through the trials, of active…

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Pacific War Council Meets at Washington LONDON (Thursday.)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 1

The Pacific War Council met in Washington, yesterday and conferred for one and a half hours with President Roosevelt…

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America's War Effort Henry Ford's Contribution To It "Time's" Tribute

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 3

On March 22, the "Sunday, Telegraph" supplement, "Time," printed an interesting and informative article on U.S.A. war activities, and the…

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Soldier's Death Police Allegations Against Military Attempt to Stop Inquiries

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 4

An allegation that army authorities had blocked the police from interviewing witnesses of the explosion which blew a number of…

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BEDGERABONG Soldiers Home on Leave Stock Losses Continue BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 3

Once again keen disappointment is expressed about the weather conditions. Last week frills ranging from 50 to 200 points, were registered around the…

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Welcome Home Terry Oppy

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 1

About eighty friends and relatives met at the home of Mrs. Ted Oppy recently, to welcome home her son Terry, who has been serving…

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War Time Issue

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 3

Our Monday's issue will in future be in the smaller size as presented to-day. We make no apology for reducing…

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Bell Returned After War Travels

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 1

Bullarat railway station bell "souvenired" by AIF troops passing through on their way to the Middle East in 1940 has been returned to…

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Rural Problems From War Scientists Concentrating

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 3

In its annual report the C.S.I.R. points out that as the war progresses, local production of necessary wa[?]rials becomes more and more…

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War Time Privilege £1,000,000 a Day Estimates Greatly Exceeded

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 2

Expenditure on the [?] by Australia during April totalled £25,475.-000, bringing the total war bill for the 10 months of the [?] year…

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Soldiers on Furlough Back From Middle East Reception Friday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 1

Private Ralph Cooper, only son of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Cooper, of West Wyaloug, arrived back home on Saturday last from the Middle East. He…

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Jemalong Shire Council Monthly Meeting Visit of Officer from War Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 3

There was a full attendance at the usual monthly meeting of Jemalong Shire Council, held last Friday, when the president, Cr. G. H…

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Local Committee Can Help Meeting of War Savings Groups To-night

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 1

For the complete success of the National Savings Campaign, by which the Federal Government plans to raise £40,000,000 in a year…

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Should Soldiers be Welcomed Home

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 4

Cowra "Lachlan Leader," in an editorial, has the following to say concerning a matter which, of course, has aroused discussion in our midst:…

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