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

The wars & local soldiers, 1943

737 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 37

Provision of Firewood Prisoners of War Not Available

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1943 · page 1

Pursuing his idea of utilising the labor of prisoners of war to cut end provide firewool for the town, Mr. P. F. Gaby, rucenlly wrote to…

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All Services to Benefit. From Grenfell and District Patriotic and War Fund. Each Case to Be Dealt with on Its Merits

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 March 1943 · page 3

The public of Greufell were noticeable by their absence from the public meeting called for Monday night for the purpose of deciding how the…

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QUANDIALLA Social Evening to District Soldiers Personal Pars QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 March 1943 · page 3

Ptes. R. Thompson and G. Lemon arrived home on long leave last Wednesday. Both men were looking well after their experiences on active service. It…

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Eugowra District News GOOLAGONG Baby Keogh in Red Cross Competition Soldiers on Leave GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 March 1943 · page 4

After some very not and trying days 40 points of rain were registered here last Thursday afternoon and night. The weather since has been cool and…

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Blow Clear Welcome Home and Gift Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 March 1943 · page 4

A welcome home to Private Alex-Broad, and a gift evening lor Miss Una. Meacham. were held in conjunction at the Blow Clear Hall on Tuesday…

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War News LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 March 1943 · page 3

According to "Pravda" the Red Army has been ordered to take up new; positions west and north from Kharkov, the greater part of which,…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 March 1943 · page 2

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

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Seven Million Pairs of Hands Post War Planning on Regional Lines

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 March 1943 · page 1

The tendency of the last century, particularly in Australia has been to concentrate industry in the large venires. More than half our…

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St. Joseph's Tennis Club. Official Opening. Soldiers Entertained

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 March 1943 · page 2

St. Joseph's Tennis Club Held their official opening yesterday. Although the day was very warm there was a great roll up of…

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Visiting Soldiers Entertained

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 March 1943 · page 2

There were quite at number of visiting soldiers in town for the week-end, and entertainment— both public and private— was freely offered…

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Soldiers Welcomed And Presentations by Patriotic Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 March 1943 · page 1

Soldiers on furlough who were welcome, home at the RSSAILA Club Rooms on Saturday night were Lieut. Ken Gainsay. M.M., Staff-Sergeant…

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Australia's War Effort

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1943 · page 4

Australia has incurred a war debt in Australia of £523,997,089 up to December 31, 1942. A Treasury return issued in Canberra gives the total…

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War News LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 March 1943 · page 2

The German Newsagency announced that the British Eighth Army launched an attack on the Mareth Lino last night…

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Soldier's Death Policeman Charged With Murder (By Wire) Sydney

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

A message from Brisbane states: Michael Elynn, aged 20 a police constable, was charged at Chi[?]bi[?] Police Court will having murdered…

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C.W.A. State President Welcomed to Forbes War Work Explained

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 March 1943 · page 2

On the occasion of her first visit to Forbes as State President of the Country Women's Association, a civic reception was tendered to…

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Final Thrusts in Tunisian War Expected By Axis Heavy Artillery Activity LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 March 1943 · page 1

The period of preparation that has characterised activity on the Tunisian fronts for the past fear weeks, which has been broken only…

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Re-building of Mill Stocks Matter of Thought After War Old Ewes and the Clip

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 March 1943 · page 5

Mill stocks of wool in Great Britain are reported to be much lower than those carried in pre-war days, writes Winchcombe, Carson,…

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Disgust of Soldiers At Number of N.S.W. Strikes Letter from New Guinea

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 March 1943 · page 4

Following is on extract from a letter received by Mr. R. A. Douglas from the New Guinea front:--"Our papers still feature N.S.W…

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Eugowra District News GOOLAGONG Returned Soldiers Entertained Personal News GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 March 1943 · page 4

Proceeds from Friday afternoon s teas and stall at the stock sale were most satisfactory, approximately £9 being taken. The takings were in aid of the…

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BEDGERABONG Successful Sports Gathering Soldiers Welcomed BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 March 1943 · page 3

Changes come and go, but the heat goes on for ever. Each day is like its predecessor, the sun burns down, with never a cloud to break its fierceness…

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