War Facts in Brief
Total casualties among all ranks of the armed forces of the British Commonwealth from the outbreak of war to 30th Novomber last were…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1945
495 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 25
Filipino Smiles for American Soldiers
From the window of a thatched house, Filipino girls smile warmly at American soldiers who drove the Japanese from this area of Leyte Island in the central Philippines. In the liberated zones of the Philippines, American and Filipino forces are working together to restore…
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Four thousand Allied bombers attacked targets in Germany in front of the Russian armies, which are advancing on Berlin, Dresden and…
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At 30th November last, total United Kingdom casualties totalled 635,107, including 199,497 killed and 39,383 missing…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Vital War Meeting. Russia to Attend Frisco Conference
The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) said that the announcement of a conference in April at San Francisco is "politically significant."…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cycle Revival Prospects Poor Nothing Doing Till After War
There is little prospect of cycling being revived at West Wyalong until the war is over, accouding to Mr. C. it (Jack) Nicholson, President of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Workers on South Coast Threat of General Stoppage (By Wire) Sydney
Thousands of war workers on the South Coast may be involved in a General stoppage soon. This action may be taken as a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Settlement Terms for Defeated Germany Mr. Curtin's Reference
A London message says that momentous decisions fur the final defeat of Germany and post-war settlement of Europe were…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Married Wounded Man. Refused Widow's Pension
Recently a widow living at Cowra made application for a war pension. She was told that, as her…
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The war had reached its final stage Field Marshal Montgomery said yesterday, in a personal message to his troops…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Loan Meeting To-night
A reminder is given that a public meeting, convened by the Shire President, will be held at the Shire Chambers tonight (Monday) at 8 o'clock…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Can't Lose War Monty's Statement (By Wire) Sydney
A message from London to-day states: The war had reached its final stage, Field Marshal Moatgomery said yesterday, in a personal message…
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The pillage of tobacco, beer and foodstuffs intended for Australian troops in forward areas continues on a large scale at ports throughout…
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Reconnaissance elements of the Third Army entered Saarburg yesterday. Sixteen German towns and villages have been captured…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"The Last Enemy" Thrilling War Picture at Tivoli
For the great national campaign to assist the Third Victory Loan a thrilling film has been secured which shows Diggers fighting their way right…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Jeeps for Farm Jobs When War Use Ended
The question of the disposal of surplus Lend Lease goods in the countries in which they are held is now receiving consideration, and should…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Loan Commitiee Campaign Being Prepared Shell Company' Picture Programme
In order to strengthen the War Loan Committee for the Third Victory Loan campaign, the Shire President (Cr. F. R. Hayes) convened a public…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Use of Wool How War Restrictions Affect Consumption
The degree to which the consumption of wool has been curtailed in Great Britain is shown by the fact that over 500,000 men and…
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From the otubreak of war in September. 1939. to soth November last, Australia had spent a total of £1,850,000,000 directly on war…
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Under the Empire Air Training Scheme which is ending on 31st March, Canada bus trained 122,000 air crew. Approximately 15,000…
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