If Jap. War Ends Parliament Will be Summoned. (By Wire) Sydney
A message from Canberra states. If the war with Japan should end before August 29, the Federal Parliament would be immediately…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1945
495 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 25
War Veterans' Appeal
Mr. G. R. Dart, manager of the Commercial Bank, wishes to thank those who kindly contributed poultry, eggs and other items towards the parcel…
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The annual meeting of the Waugan War Agricultural Committee was held R. A. Douglas office on Saturday afternoon. The president, Mr. Frank…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Russia Declares War on Japan Opens Campaign in Manchuria
JAPAN'S TROUBLES ARE COMING ON HER WITH A RUSH. Following the announcement regarding the atomic bomb, referred to elsewhere, it was yesterday stated by President…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Organisation of War Loans Visit of Mrs. Burke Bodies Contacted
Among the many calls paid by Mrs. Phyllis Burke during her stay in Forbes was one to the Council Chambers, to meet the Mayor in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War News WASHINGTON
It was officially announced on Sunday evening that the end of the Pacific war cannot be expected for two or three days—may be longer…
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Privates Vernon Craig and Bill Lambourn, who returned home last week, were extended a welcome at the Soldiers' Club Rooms on Friday morning and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War in Manchuria Russian Successes (By Wire) Sydney
A message from London states: —The Japanese are rapidly failing back before the Red Armys three-front assault, and have already lost…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →End of War Not for Few Days U.S. Official Statement (By Wire) Sydney
A message from Washington states: It was officially announced on Sunday evening that the end of the Pacific war…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Ends ! Australia Can Now Rejoice Condobolin Has Fittingly Celebrated the Great Victory in Which Aussies Have Helped
ALTHOUGH THERE WAS GREAT UNIVERSAL REJOICEMENT WHEN GERMANY LAID DOWN ARMS UNDER COMPLETE DEFEAT AND IGNOMINOUS SURRENDER, THERE WAS WITHIN THE HEARTS OF MANY IN AUSTRALIA (IN PARTICULAR) A LATENT FEELING OF RESTRAINT DUE TO THE PROBABILITY THAT MANY HAD YET TO LOSE THEIR LIVES IN THE COMPLETE…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Peace at Last Pacific War at End Japan Surrenders
THE end of the international armed conflict, so devoutly prayed for by a war-torn world, has come to pass with the unconditional surrender of the Japanese warlords. "Cease Fire" orders have been communicated to the Japanese forces that have been by-passed in the Allies' rapid advances in the Pacific area, and although sporadic fighting may continue in places, it is believed such…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →QUANDIALLA Two Prisoners of War Return Home Mad Hatters' Ball Yields £50 QUANDIALLA. Wed
Lost Friday was a happy day for the relatives and friends of Ptes H. K. Anderson and T. W. Bailey. They arrived by morning train and were met…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →V.P. Day Crowds Make Merry Six Year War is Over Japanese Surrender Causes Great Rejoicing
The Japanese Government has surrendered. The war is over, and peace prevail's. Words to this effect, uttered by Mr. Attlee, British Prime Minister, flashed the good news throughout the world at 9…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"The War Is Over" Celebrations at Grenfell
As the words "the war is over" came on the air lust Wednesday bulls of al kinds from the humble "bullock bell" to the deeper tones…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ex-p.o.w. and Soldier Big Welcome at Wyalong
A record crowd at Wyalong gave an enthusiastic welcome to Warrant Officer Mick Curry (RAAF) and Private Jack Bray, at a social held on Saturday, 11th…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Local Soldier in Bougainville
An Australian Mechanical Equipment Company includes in its many tasks the maintenance of a treacherous section of the Buin…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Pacific War Diary
1941, December: Japs bomb Pearl Harbor, sink U.S. warships at anchor. Guam, Midway, Wake Islands, Philippines attacked…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Melbourne Swept by False War Rumors (By Wire) Sydney
A Message from Melbourne states: The city was swept with rumors yesterday that peace negotiations with Japan had broken down…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Riverina Seat H. ROBERTON C.P. Candidate Ex-soldier, Wheat Plan Author
At a largely attender meeting of the Riverina Electoral Council, held at Narandera yesterday, Mr Hugh S. Roberton was endorsed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Tribute to Soldier Settlers Free Membership to F. & S.
Every member of the fighting Services who was a member of the Farmers and Settlers' Association prior to enlistment is to be made a Life Member of the…
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