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

The wars & local soldiers, 1943

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Soldiers' Pensions Independents Favor Increase

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 1

CANBERRA.—Boll) Mr. Wilson and Mi. Coles, Independents in the House of Representatives, have indicated their agreement with the proposal to…

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A Family of Soldiers Six Sons Serving "Reveille's" Reference

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1943 · page 5

In the January issue of "Reveille" appears the following:--Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Watts, of "Tice[?]urst," Trundle, are proud of their…

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War News LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 3

Fanning out in a wide arc west from Kharkov, the Red Army in the late 24 hours has rapidly advanced against three major objectives—…

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Temora Soldier Killed by Train

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 2

The mutilated body of Private Albert John Bartel, aged 21 years, was found on the railway line recently eight miles from Murray Bridge (S A.)…

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Forces Honored Function at Soldiers' Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 2

The largest gathering of Service men to be entertained for some time were presented with their War Savings Certificates by the Pa[?]…

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Chocolate Soldier

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 1

"The Chocolate Soldier," new Metro Goldwyn-Mayer musical comedy, which opens at the Aussie Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday, 24th and…

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Old Moore's Almanac Sees End of War

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1943 · page 2

Old Moore's Almanac is a British publication that has been running for 246 years. It is notable for its predictions, same right and others far…

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House Priority Declared for Dubbo District Preference for War Workers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1943 · page 1

Notice has been issued under the National Security (Housing of War Workers) regulations declaring Dubbo and an area within 10 miles…

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War News

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 2

LONDON.— With hopes that the thaw is coming to their rescue, it is evident that the German High Command intends an all out effort to hold…

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War Savings Certificates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 4

An average of £1/14/11 has been to vested by Australians in war savings certificates, and £10 bonds. N.S.W. average is £1/10/8. Victoria £2/3/6…

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Sees End of War. Prediction From Old Moore's Almanac

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 2

Old Moore's Almanac is a British publication that has been running for 246 years. It is notable for its predictions, some right and others…

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Grenfell & District Patriotic & War Fund. Australian Comforts Fund Appeal

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 2

Subscriptions to the above appeal are solicited from all citizens fOnd public bodies of the town and district. Donations will be received by Mr…

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Soldiers Entertained

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 2

The Soldiers' Entertainment Committee are to be congratulated upon the way in which visiting soldiers were entertained on Monday night,…

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The Government and the Soldier

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 2

It seems inevitable that, with so many people going into the fighting services, the time must come when the relations…

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War Savings Certificate Sales Campaign

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 7

It is the intention of the N.S.W. National Savings Campaign Committee to institute a house to house war savings stamps campaign in every…

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Turk's Attitude Attempt to Stay Outside War LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 7

Turkey's attitude in the present war was summed up this morning by President Inonu. In an address to his people, he said…

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For Red Cross Funds Sunday's Cricket Match War Veterans in Action

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 2

Forbes cricketing fans should be in for a bright spell of their favorite pastime on Sunday, when, commencing at 10.30 a.m. a local…

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Returned Soldiers' League Meeting of Forbes Branch Preference Act

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 2

Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers? League held its monthly meeting at the School of Arts on Monday night, the president (Mr…

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Soldier's Varied Experiences Fought at Tobruk While A.W.L. Fired on Enemy Without Permission

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 7

Pte. Alfred Arthur Bartlett, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of having been A.W.L. for 440 days, told a court martial in Melbourne…

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War News

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1943 · page 2

LONDON.— Benefiting from the thaw which has slowed up the Russian advance on many sectors the Germans are now building up a most…

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