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The wars & local soldiers, 1945

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War Graves Tarakan

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 4

Under the above caption, on a sheet of foolscap white paper and ingeniously bordered with appropriate pencil shadings and marks…

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Jap War Criminals [?]'S Cabinet Present Premier Reviewing (By Wire)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 1

A message from Tokio states:—The Japanese Cabinet, at a special meeting on Wednesday, discussed General MacArthur's designation of…

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Official Opening Two Decorated Soldiers in Party

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 1

In officially paning the West Wyalong Show, Major Chanter DSO. MLA, said that the people who do not sec the Show are those who make it possible for it to…

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Four Deputations Post-war Planners Busy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 September 1945 · page 1

The expectation of post-war dreams of amenities and improvements being carried cut in the Shire was reflected in no less than four deputations to Bland Shire…

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Quick Transfer From War to Peace

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 September 1945 · page 3

It is interesting to note the speed with which some large overseas organisations have been able to transfer from war to peace time activities…

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A One-man World-wide Voluntary War Service

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 September 1945 · page 3

The story of a Capetown man who, working on his own, has brought comfort and relief to thousands of relatives of prisoners…

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Welcome Home Committee Formed Again Before Public Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 September 1945 · page 2

Over fifty interested persons attended this meeting, and it was still found difficult to obtain a unanimity of opinion as to the procedure to be adopted. The formation of a committee to arrange for the…

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War Agricultural Committee

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1945 · page 1

The annual meeting of the above was held at the office of Tresilian and Dun on Friday last. Present: Messrs. J. T. Hawick…

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Our London Letter British War Secrets

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 September 1945 · page 1

"The catalogue of British secret war weapons is gradually being made known. We kept quiet about them during the war—letting the…

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Children Trained for Civil War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1945 · page 4
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Poisoning the minds of young Australians is (writes the secretary of the Sane Democracy League) one of the regular activities of the…

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Grenfell & District Patriotic & War Fund

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1945 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, night. Present: Cr. G. H. Pereira (chair), Messrs. G. Herford, J…

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Soldier Has Own Practice Wicket

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 September 1945 · page 1

Lieut. White, of the West Wyalong Prisoner of War Control Centre, is undoubtedly a very keen cricketer. He will be more than welcome to the newly…

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Soldier-boxer Helps Promote Bouts

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 September 1945 · page 1

More than a dozen fights and two wrestling matchese have already been arranged by Promoter Alf Pinner to be decided at the Police and Firemen's…

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Interest Waived on Soldiers'rates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 September 1945 · page 2

In accordance with its policy of giving all possible consideration to ratepayers with war service to their credit, Bland Shire Council waived £8 in…

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Children Trained for Civil War

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 September 1945 · page 10

Poisoning the minds of young Australians is (writes the Secretary of the Sane Democracy League), one of the regular activities of the Communist…

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Wheat Harvest Soldiers to be Given Leave Official Statement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 September 1945 · page 10

Soldiers, Individually and In groups, are to be granted leave to help take off this season's [?]real hay and grain crops…

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Condobolin District Welcome Home Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 October 1945 · page 2

As the result of a public meeting held in Condobolin recently, a Welcome Home Committee has been formed for the purpose of…

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Motor Vehicles for Public War Disposals Commission

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 October 1945 · page 1

Mr J. I. Langtry, MHR, in the House of Representatives, asked the Minister for the Army, upon notice:—(1) What is being done by the Army…

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Condobolin District Welcome Home Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 October 1945 · page 3

A meeting of the Executive Committee took place on Monday night. Those present were Messrs J. M. Cooney (chair), C. Austin…

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