Huge Costs in Pacific War
NEW YORK.—The Commander of the U.S. Navy, Admiral King, speaking at a Navy war loan exhibition, revealed that assault boats and rockets…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1944
622 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 30 of 32
War Goods Sales to Reduce Debt
CANBERRA.—The Government intends that money obtained from the sale of surplus war goods shall be used to reduce the debt burden…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Gratuities for Service Personnel Favored by Mr. Ausburn
Commenting on the decision of the Returned Soldiers' League Congress which has announced a comprehensive seale of war gratuities. which is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gaol for Life Soldier on Charge (By Wire) Sydney
A message from Brisbane States:—Edward James Bradshaw. aged 37, a soldier, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Acting Judge Stanley…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wyalong Reception for Soldiers on Leave
A social evening was held at Wya. long recently for soldiers on leave. Gunner Meryn Reid and Pte. Clarrie Apps were the guests, but owing…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Farewell to R. Cardow and A. MELVILLE A.T.C. and Returned Soldiers Dance
Despite the oppressive heat of last Friday night quite a nice crowd gathered at the Central Hall to say farewell to two members of the Railway Staff who have been transferred to other centres, namely Mr R. Cardow…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Post-war Plans For Export Trade Development Committee Set Up
The Federal secretary of the Associated Chambers of Commerce congratulated the Federal Government upon the announcement…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Soldier' Fined For Aiding Assault on Police Case of A. C. Bell
At Forbes Police Court yesterday the postponed case against Arthur Chas. Bell, who was charged with aiding Patrick Day to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Post War Work in Shire Programme Prepared Water, Electricity
Bland Shire Council has been giving consideration to a programme of post-war works throughout the Shire, and a programme has been prepared…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →WATER No. 1 Priority After the War Says Mr, Langtry, M.P.
Great water conservation works should have No. l priority in our postwar plans, declared Mr. J. T. Langtry, Labor MHR for the drought ravaged…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →CR. F. R. HAYES Appointde to Regional Committee For Post War Development
Cr. F. R. Hayes, of Ungarie, has deceived the following letter from the Premier, Mr. McKell, under date November 21, 1944: —…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Veterans' Art Union Closing December 11
Holders of tickets and ticket books in the War Veterans' Art Union are reminded that the closing date is Monday, December 11,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →May Be Involved in War Swiss Minister Warns LONDON
The Swiss Minister for the Army has issued a warning to the people that Switzerland may be involved in the war…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Post-war Works In Bland Shire
In addition to post war works mentioned in a report in last Monday's issue of the "Advocate," which have been referred by Bland Shire Council…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grenfell and District Patriotic & War Fund. Annual Meeting
The above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night, the Mayor (Ald. R. Livingstone) presiding over an attendance of about…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Facts in Brief
From 7th July, 1037, to 30th June, 1944, the Chinese Army suffered a total of 2,802,220 casualties. In 1938 alone, the casualties were 735…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War News LONDON
A vital bridge across the Saar River has been captured intact. American units crossed the swollen river in assault boats just before…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Prisoners of War at Kobe Red Cross Report
Air raid precautions have been taken at tile prisoner of war hospital as Kobe in Japan, which was visited by the International Red Cross Delegate…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Radio Telephone for Far Outback Post War Service (By Wire) Sydney
A radio telephone service for the far outback is contemplated in the plana of the Postmaster General's Department for the post-war period…
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