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

The wars & local soldiers, 1946

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Returned Soldiers Auxiliary Annual Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 2

The above took place in the School of Arts last Saturday night. Those present were Mesdames J. Oppy (president), E. U…

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The Dangers of Big Dams Lessons of the War

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 2

Do you remember when we thought Germany had really begun to lose the war? Some of us at least felt the turning point was marked by the…

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Patriotic Meeting Postponed Welcome Home to be Considered

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 February 1946 · page 2

Because of the War Loan meeting to-night, and the fact that some officials of the West Wyalong and District Patriotic Fund are on holidays the…

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To Help Diggers Returned Men on Land Boards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 February 1946 · page 2

There is a possibility that a returned soldier will be appointed to every Board dealing with Soldier Settlement cases…

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Classing the Clip War and Peace Time Procedure

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 February 1946 · page 4

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report: The current half year is the final period of the existing appraisement system. During its…

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War Widow Rents Strong Representations Made State Secretary Takes Action

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 February 1946 · page 1

The Headquarters of the Returned Sailor's, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia has urged the State Housing Commission to reduce…

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Closer Settlement One Soldier in Six will get Land - Statement by Breen

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 1

OUT of every six soldiers who qualified for Government land grants, only one would be successful in the final ballot, the Federal Member for Calare (Mr. J. Breen) said last week. It is expected that only 6000 ex-servicemen will qualify…

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Mr. Breen "On the Spot" Land Settlement of Soldiers Orange Veteran Wants Explanation

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 1

Under the heading, "A Veteran Puts Mr. Breen on the spot and wants explanation," Orange Central Western Daily" of last Friday…

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Returned Men "Forgotten Already." "Mugs to Have Gone Away." Caustic Speech by J. H. Blackert

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 1

"You are forgotten already. To a lot of people you were mugs to have gone away to fight for them," said Mr. J. H. Blackert, speaking…

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Neurosis Cases at Caliban Park Soldiers Mix With Insane (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 1

The Welfare Officer of the Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. Grimston) addressing the Executive last night, claimed that returned soldiers suffering…

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West Milby News Returned Soldiers League

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 4

There was a very good muster of old and new members at the recent meeting of the Ungarie sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers, held in the…

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To Help Diggers Returned Men on Land Boards Minister's Promise

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 3

There is a possibility that a returned soldier will be appointed to every Board dealing with soldier settlement cases…

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War Crimes Trials of Japs in Islands

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 10

The Minister for the Army on Wednesday announced the procedure for the disposal of Jap. war criminals held in Borneo and…

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Triple Reward Prize in War Veterans' Art Union

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 10

It is an unusual first prize in an art union that can bring three great and rare rewards to the winner. Because the War Veterans' Home is so…

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U.S. Surplus War Stock To be Disposed of in Australia

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 1

A Brisbane message says that although 85,000 tons of supplies ore to be disposed of by the United States Army they will not be sold…

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Committed for Manslaughter Drivers of Two Vehicles in Smash Nurse and Soldier Killed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 3

The drivers of the two vehicles concerned in the recent accident at the intersection of the Blayney-Cowra road, and the…

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Anzac Night Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 2

Acting on the recommendation of Mr, E. E. Smith, West Wyalong branch of the Returned Soldiers' League has decided to conduct a dance in the Masonic Hall…

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Shire Council Should Find Work Returned Men Unemployed Progress Association Outlines New Scheme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 2

Money was found for war purposes, and it can be found for peacetime rehabilitation, is a sentiment which can be applied by Bland Shire Council in reinstating local men, in the opinion of members of the Progress Association…

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Limbless Soldiers and Land Settlement Disqualification Opposed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 1

When the War Service Land Settlement Bill was going through the Legislative Assembly recently, Mr. S. T. Stephens (C.P. Byron), a…

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Welcome Home at Milby

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 1

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue, a welcome home social will be tendered 12 Service personnel in the Milby Hall on Tuesday, 19th…

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