Enlistment of Teachers Some Schools May Close
More than 174 NSW State school teachers joined the Forces during the school holidays. the Secretary of the Teachers Federation (Mr. W. J…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1943
737 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 37
Vehicles of War
British production of vehicles for war provides some remarkable figures. In March, 1942, Britain was producing twice as many tanks as in August,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Pacific War Council London
A meeting of the Allied Pacific War Council, presided over by President Roosevelt, has taken place. In a subsequent statement the Chinese…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Eugowra District News CARAGABAL Comforts Fund's Year Reviewed War Loan Quota CARAGABAL, Wed
Mrs. Penman is back home again after undergoing an operation in Forbes District Hospital. Mrs. E. Mathews arrived home after…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Goolagong Boy Receives Parcels in German Prisoner of War Camp Letter to His Mother
"We have all received lots of permit parcels--I have had a number from Cowra Patriotic Fund." Cpl. Bill Thompson, who is a…
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On April 7, 1916, Jack Oppy, of Condobolin, then on his way overseas to fight in the Great War I. wrote a message, put it in a lemonade bottle,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War News
LONDON.— As street lighting rages in Rostov, and the Germans in the Caucasus are apparently "in the bug," the Rod Army's relentless…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Closing of Banks. War Time Guise for Political Aims
After having been linked with the financial and business interests of the town for almost 68 years, the Jerilderie branch of the Bank of New…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Man Found Dead Resident of Ungarie Digger of Last War
Mr. William Burn, who has lived in Ungarie for more than 20 years, and was known in the district as William Frasev, was found dead at the back…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Conference Proposed By War Agricultural Committee To Be Held at West Wyalong
At a meeting of the West Wyalong District War Agricultural Committee, which was held on Friday last at West Wyalong a proposal to hold a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Guinea Soldier Annoyed. with Statement at Cowra Diggers' Meeting
An acid commentary on a recent discussion at a Cowra Diggers' meeting oil the subject of returned men, was contained in a letter to last…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier Sentenced Robbed Ambulance Box
At the Young Police Court before Mr. W.S. Hromhead, P.M., a soldier, John Cornelius on remand pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing [?] 5s…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lady Clerk Refused Permission to Enlist
When a lady clerk applied to the meeting of the Wade Shire Council for release front her duties as a clerk, it was decided to adhere to the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Note in Bottle 27 Years in Ocean Now Retured to Condobolin Soldier
The Condobolin [?] publishes the following very [?]eating story:What a thrill our well known and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Repatriation Committee Twenty-four Nominated. Sixteen Returned Soldiers. Eight Cindobolin Civilians
The public meeting held in the supper room of the Central Hall last Friday night was poorly attended, only fourteen being present, whereas…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War News
NEW YORK.— Captain Miles Browning, of Admiral Halsey's staff, has confirmed that the Japanese have been completely eliminated from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →No Profit. War Loan Commission What the Banks Receive
The extent to which banks and share brokers benefit from their transactions in connection with the [?] of war loans was explained…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Agricultural Committee Areas to Be Zoned Extended Activities Next Year
At a meeting of the West Wyalong. District War Agricultural Committee, on Friday last, the problems which the committee had to face during the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldiers Honored AT R.S. Club Rooms Presentation of Certificates
Sergeants Bill and John Parry. Corporal Owen prest, Private Bob Eurrar and Driver Jim Roberts were entertained by the West W[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Subdivision of Lachlan Valley Properties Fair Deal for Returned Men Minister for Lands' Statement at Cowra
"I am going to see that the boys coming back from this war get a fair deal--a fairer deal than they got last time!"…
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