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

The wars & local soldiers, 1944

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War News Allies Enter Rome LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 June 1944 · page 3

Rome—the greatest prize which has yet fallon to the United nations in this war—is in Allied hands. This dramatic news was received…

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Praise for Press War Loan Publicity Officer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 June 1944 · page 1

Mr. R. M. Gurr, Publicity Officer of War Loans Campaign, Sydney, writes to the "Advocate" under date 29th May 1915:—…

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£18,000,000 for U.s. War News

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 June 1944 · page 1

WASHINGTON.—The House of Representatives has approved an appropriation of 58,623,000 dollars (£18 200,000) for the Office of War…

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Expert Aid for Soldier Settlers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 June 1944 · page 1

"We are going to use the practical experience of the men who have been through the hurly-burly of settlement after the last war, so that we can…

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Co-op. Farming Plan for Soldier Settlers Discussed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 June 1944 · page 3

To assist in the buying and operat ing of farm machinery on proposed soldier settlements the State Council of the Returned Soldiers' League is…

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Soldiers in Hospital Statement by Senator Fraser (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 June 1944 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states: Senator Fraser last night referred to the report hat wounded soldiers still in Military Hospitals had been told…

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Anzac House Appeal Deferred by Local Rssaila

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 1

The Anzac House Appeal, which aims at raisins' a minimum of £13[?] to build a residential and club [?] in Sydney to provide facilities for…

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War Facts in Brief

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 4

In Australia to-day nearly 90 per cent, of all males, aged fourteen and over, are in full time employment (including members of the…

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The War LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 2

It is learned from Supreme' Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Force that operations are running pretty well to schedule, but it is emphasised that a tough time lies ahead. The enemy's counter attack in the Caen area may be regarded…

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Prisoner of War Adopted by Inter. High School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 1

Pupils of the West Wyalong Intermediate High School have adopted a prisoner of war, which means that they have undertaken to raise £52 a…

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U.K. and Canadian M's.P. Arrival in Sydney Pledge Total War Against Japan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 1

Thirteen members of the British and Canadian Parliaments who arrived in Australia this week said that the British and Canadian. Governments were…

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Mother's Day Soldier Boy's Tribute

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 2

Mrs, J. Simpson, of Reymond street, South Forbes, has received from her son, Pte. P. H. Simpson, A.I.F., Australia, the following tribute by a…

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War Notes & News

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 June 1944 · page 3

Strategic highways and access roads in Australia covering a total distance of 4,621 miles were built, re-constructed or maintained by the Allied Works…

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Post-war Training

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 June 1944 · page 1

Rank will not decide whether servicemen will be able to receive training under the Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme…

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War Facts in Brief

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 June 1944 · page 2

In Australia to-day, nearly 90 per cent of all males, aged fourteen and over, are in full time employment (including members of the Forces)…

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War News LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 5

It is learned at headquarters that the Allies still have the initiative. The enemy is still reinforcing to…

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France's Use of Wool. Large Pre-war Consumer

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., report under date 10th June:—"The invasion of Northern Franco by the Allied forces is not only a…

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France's Use of Wool Large Pre-War Consumer

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 4

Winchcombe Carson Ltd, report:-- The invasion of Northern France by the Allied forces is not only a momentous National event, but…

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BEDGERABONG Good Plan Looked For Soldiers Entertained BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 3

The long-looked-for rain is still absent. The previous fall gave all herbage a good start, but unless a further downpour is experienced shortly all the…

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War News LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1944 · page 4

It is announced that the Allies I have cut off Cherbourg Peninsula from the rest of Normandy by reaching the west coast near…

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