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

The wars & local soldiers, 1944

622 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 21 of 32

Anzac House Big Appeal To Be Launched Public Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 2

The Mayor, Ald. H. F. May, presided at the Public Meeting held in the Civic Chambers last Tuesday night to make…

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War Facts in Brief

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 4

Britain's war expenditure is being maintained at the rate of £13,250,000 a day. War time food exports from…

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Yes a Great POSt-WAR CHARTER

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 4

The Australian people are determined that-after this war neither returned Servicemen and women nor demobilised, war workers nor the men…

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Production of Goods After the War Mr. Curtin's Statement (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states: The Prime Minister. (Mr. Curtin) said yesterday that goods produced after the war by Government…

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U.S. Negro Soldier Shot Dead by Provost (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 1

An American negro soldier, who was shot yesterday morning by a United States provost, died last night. He was with another negro and…

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Negro Soldier Stabbed After an Altercation (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 1

A message from Brisbane states.—An American negro soldier was stabbed, after an aftercation with four US white service men…

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U.s. Soldier Hero's Death Nephew of District Residents

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 1

The following report of the death in action of William Walker, who is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. A. Cross, of Kildary, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Cross…

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Nazi Brutality 19 Canadian Soldiers Murdered (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1944 · page 1

A message from Ottawa states:—The Prime Minister of Canada (Mr. Mackenzie King) told the House of Commons that 19 Canadian soldiers…

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Wirrinya's Effort For Anzac House Appeal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 6

On Tuesday night, the Wirrinya Hall was gaily decorated with various colored streamers, the occasion being a dance arranged In aid of the Anzae…

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QUANDIALLA Successful Anzac House Appeal Personal Pars QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 3

Mr. P. Marshall was able to leave Quandialla Hospital on Saturday. A welcome is extended lo Mrs. Jim Richards and infant son, who arrived…

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The War on All Fronts Situation Shaping Well for Allies Americans Progressing Into Brittany LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 1

MR. CHURCHILL'S speech is described by London news -papers as a glowing report of the manner in which the war is shaping for the Allies. In the meantime, British forces in Normandy are continuing…

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Forbes Returned Soldiers Meeting of Sub-Branch Excellent Ball Result

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 6

The monthly meeting of Forbes sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, held on Monday night in the C.W.A. rooms, was…

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Erection of Soldiers' Club Gift of Land for Purpose Condition Imposed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers League a letter was wad from the Perpetual Trustee Company…

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War News LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 August 1944 · page 1

General Montgomery has begun the race for Paris, says the "Daily Mail." All available evidence goes to show he set the British and…

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Wool and War Events Clothing For Millions

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 August 1944 · page 3

Recent variations in the New York Futures top market, although not great, give indications of the effects off changes in the…

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Yes a Great Post-war Charter (Continued from last Issue) Other Powers, Will Help Primary Producers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 August 1944 · page 4

It would be a very considerable mistake for anyone to imagine that the only clause in the present Powers Bill on which we are asking you to…

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Wool and the War Clothing for Millions of People British Govt Accumulating Supplies

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1944 · page 4

Recent variations in the New York Futures top market, although not great, give indications of the effects of change in the war…

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Commonwealth War Loans

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 1

Mr. Rod Gurr, an executive of the Commonwealth War Loans, was in Grenfell on Friday. Mr. Gurr addressed the local…

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Wool and War Events. Clothing for Millions

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd., report under date 1st August:— Recent variations in the New York Futures top market, although…

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War News ALLIES 87 Miles From Paris. London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 3

Allied columns which captured Le Mans have reached points 87 miles from Paris. American forces have captured…

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