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

The wars & local soldiers, 1944

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Special Programme of War Films

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 2

In order to mark the opening of the First Victory Loan, the Condobolin War Loans Committee has arranged with the Department of…

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Lower Incomes Financing the War Loan Investments

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 1

With over two-thirds of the national incomes received by people earning less than £400 a year, it is [?]vious that a substantial contribution to the…

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Why You Should Invest in the War Loan

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 4

A Condobolin soldier, Dvr. E. T. Nelson, flies supplies to the [?] in the front line in New Guinea. Read what he says about the [?]1st…

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Reality of War Civilians' Task Must Lend Money

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 4

Today thousands of Australians are lighting for "a better world" to live in. Their task has taken them to some…

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Churchill Speaks War Reviewed Japs. Weakening Issue Beyond Doubt (By Wire). Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 1

A message from London states:—It is possible that the war in the Pae[?]c may progress more rapidly than was formerly. thought possible…

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The Greater War Health Department's Campaign For National Fitness The Menace of Veneral Disease

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 2

In short addresses at the commencement of the screenings of the Health Department's moving pictures in the Central Hall, last…

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Latest War News Russians on Rumanian Soil London

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1944 · page 1

In London circles yesterday was described as one of the greatest days in the war for the Red Army, which had then…

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War Ness London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 2

The Ked Army has forced the Pruth River, and fighting is going on in the streets of Cernauti…

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Grenfell & District Patriotic & War Fund

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 3

A meeting of the above committee was held on Tuesday night. There were present Aid. R.l Living[?] (Mayor), Cr. G. H. Pereira…

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War Will Not End. In the Pacific Until Prisoners Released (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states: "War will not end in the Pacific until Australian prisoners of war held by the Japanese are released by men…

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Welcome to Soldiers at Wyalong To-morrow

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 1

Ptes. Pat Sutclifle. Ron Thompson and Don Tyrell will be welcomed home at a social function in the Wyalong Hall to-morrow (Friday)…

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Welcome Home Party

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 4

Last Sunday evening the spacious home or Mr. and Mrs. J. Cutcliffe, of "Bandon," was crowded with relatives and friends of the Cutcliffe family…

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War Classification Committee Effect of Pensions on Certificate Return Visit to Forbes Requested

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 1

Several matters in connection with the recent visit of the War Service Classification Committee to Forbes were referred to at the…

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Saturday Night Meeting Forbes Returned Soldiers' League Innovation Proves a Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 2

Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers' League recently resolved to hold the last meeting of each quarter on a Saturday instead of a…

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War Loan Rally

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 April 1944 · page 2

On Saturday last Grenfell held its First Victory Loan Rally in Main-street. A large crowd congregated, and at…

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War News LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 April 1944 · page 2

The Russian advance against Odessa, the vital Black Sea port, has developed into a headlong pursuit of the fleeing Germans, says Reuter's…

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Wool After Thf War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 April 1944 · page 1

The Australian Wool Producers Fedeeration has taken a definite stand against wool grower organisations conferring with any wool trade interests…

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Screening of War Films Subscriptions to Victory Loan Now Total £6,370

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 April 1944 · page 1

A large crowd attended the screening of War Films at the Central Theatre last Tuesday night, in connection with the…

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MR. W. M. HUGHES Place on War Council (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 April 1944 · page 1

Commenting on a report that further representations had been made to him from the Government side that he should again sit on the Advisory…

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Soldiers Entertainment by Wyalong Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 April 1944 · page 2

At a soical evening held at Wyalong on Friday night Pte Don Tyrell and Cfn. Gordon Welsh were entertained and each presented with a wallet, and…

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