War News Pearl Harbour
Fighting off strong Japanese air attacks the Pacific Fleet task forces again smashed against Formosa and Luzon in the Phillipines on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1944
622 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 27 of 32
More Crossbred Wool War-time Influence
Winchcombe Carson Ltd. write:—During the war period the Australian wool clip has increased by about 480,000 bales. That expansion looks…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Food in War-time Miracle of the Irrigation Areas
Swinging over from peace to war, the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Areas now produce twenty five percent, of all canned and dried vegetables used…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Food in War-time. Miracle of the Irrigation Areas
Swinging over from peace to war, Murrumbidgee Irrigation areas now produce twenty-five per cent, of all canned and dried vegetables used…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Don't Be Silly Mate" What Soldiers Think of Army
Four recently discharged members of the AIF, who had between three and four and a half years service at home and abroad, were asked at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Big Naval and Air Battle Proceeding Off Formosa Island Other War Highlights LONDON
WHAT is described as the biggest naval and air battle of the Pacific is now proceeding between Formosa Island (in the China Sea) and the Philippines. Japanese spokesmen are making somewhat extravagant claims…
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With the fourth largest among Allied Air Forces, Canada is now producing four trainer craft and four formidable combat planes—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Damage Insurance Council to Issue Summonses
At the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council on Friday last, a communication was received from the War Damage Commission with…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldiers Welcomed At Wyalong Function
At a social evening which was held at Wyalong on Saturday night welcomes were extended to Sergeant Bruce Potts, Cfn. Eddie Kirkup,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Food in War-time
Swinging over from peace to war, the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Areas now produce 25 per cent. of all canned and dried vegetables used for the troops…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Ex--NX a Different War
The events of the past fortnight in France will bring a flood of memories to old Diggers, because they parallel in a hundred different ways, the days…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Will You Help to Fill the War Loan?
There was not a very large attendance at the Royal Theatre on Thursday night for the showing of war pictures, and the rally in aid…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News on Western Front Allied Drive on Five Sectors Breskens Occupied LONDON
A correspondent with the Allied Supreme Headquarters says that Allied forces are making good progress on five different sectors on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Loan Committee
A meeting of the local War Loan Committee was held at the Council Chambers last Friday night…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Loan Rally
The following address was given by Mr. Witcombe at the rally in the Royal Theatre last Thursday night:—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wool Exports and Stocks. Post-war Aspects
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report under date 24th October:—Returns issued by the Central Wool Committee State that at 30th…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War News Americans Land on Samar Island. From Macarthur's Headquarters. Philippines
General Macarthur's forces have landed on Samar Island, which is separated from Leyte by a narrow straight.—A.A.P…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Home From War But Moves on Again League Loses Good Man
West Wyalong Rugby League Club has again lost the services of Alex. Broad, one of the fastest wingers [?] Group 9, who has been transferred…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Special War Loan Appeal "Great Tasks Ahead" General Sir Thomas Blamey Warns Australia
THE FOLLOWING BROADCAST ADDRESS ON THE WAR SITUATION WAS GIVEN BY GENERAL SIR THOMAS BLAMEY, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES, OVER THE NATIONAL NETWORK…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gallant Soldier Tribute from C.O. Late Pte. John Houston
A valued tribute to the love and respect of his comrades in arms to Private John Houston, who died recently in Queensland, was conveyed…
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