War Loan Committee
A meeting of the War Loan Committee was held in the Civic Oh aim hers last Friday night. Present were Messrs H. C. Moulder…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1942
926 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 21 of 47
Civilian War Emergency Aid Service
In this issue of the "Lachlander" there is an advertisement appealing for old clothes. The Evacuation Committee has…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Marshal Smuts' Leadership in South Africa's War Effort
South Africa's great contribution to the Allied cause in this war owe[?] much to the courageous national leadership and unwavering faith of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cost of the War £300,000,000 This Year
The war expenditure this financial year will be approximately £300[?] million, or £80 million above the original estimate, the Treasurer (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Our London Letter Pin Head Insect. Produces Yearly 30,000 Tons of Resin for the War
One hundred tins of bully beef can be coaled with the shellac used in the recording of a sonata (of, say, fear 12in. records) for the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Tallimba Soldiers Honored Farewell and Presentation
A large and representative gathering assembled in the Tallimba Public Hall to do honor to Trooper R. ("Bobbie") Brideoake and Gunner…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →CORRESPONDENCE Soldiers' Preference (To the Editor)
Sir,--I have read the report in your issue of 2nd lnst., of the discussion at a meeting of the Municipal Council, on a letter from the Forbes. branch of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Young Soldiers and Action Stations Returned Men Going Into Matter
The Young sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League is getting in touch with the military authorities to ascertain whether Australian soldiers…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pilot-officer Leavey Killed in Action Former Tallimba Resident
Tallimba residents were deeply grieved early this week to learn of the death of Pilot Officer Francis Jos[?]ph Leavey, in air operations in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sowing Europe When Peace Comes. War Time Developments of British Seed Growing
Britain has for long held a high reputation, not only as a judge, but also as a grower of the beat types of seeds. During the past three…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War News Tokio States Japan Occupies Western Half of Aleutian Islands New York
A Japanese spokesman in a national, broadcast, declared that the Japanese forces were able to occupy the western half of the Aleutian Islands…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Patriot Soldiers Capture Key City 500 Defenders Killed (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday (A.A.P)
A message from London, states:— It is reported from Belgrade that Patriots captured Visegrad, the key city commanding the pass from Serbia…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mallee Plains Presentation to Soldiers
A huge gathering assembled at the Mallee Plains Hall recently to entertain a number of district soldiers who were home on leave. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Loan Local Applications
Forbes' contribution to date to the second Liberty Loan is £5600, which leaves a very considerable amount of money to be subscribed if the town's…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →GOOLAGONG War-time Activities Mr. J. Haydon Passes GOOLAGONG, Tues
Delightful weather has prevailed since the recent beneficial fall of rain. Another similar fall would be deal Proceeds from Friday's afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Too Many Boards Question of Their Abolition "Necessary in War," Says Prime Minister
The Prime Minister (Mr. J. Curtin), replying to a letter received urging the abolition of all Boards, and Commissions appointed by the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →President Returns To Forbes C.W.A. Meetings Active War Work of Branch
The monthly meeting of the C.W.A branch at Forbes was held last Saturday. The president, Mrs. Beddie, choired the meeting. This…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Preference The Recent Annexe Appointments Correspondence (To the Editor)
Sir,--As my name, was mentioned in the recent controversy re preference to returned soldiers, I would like you to publish the following facts…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Letter From Cpl. H. Criag Prisoner of War in Austria
Mr Les Sanderson, West Wyalong. has received a letter from Corporal Herbert Craig, who enlisted from West Wyalong with the first…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Soldier's Wife
Lights -out has sounded. All the camp is still. In dreams there comes to me a vision, fair…
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