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

The wars & local soldiers, 1946

375 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 19

Lest We Forget War Veterans' Appeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1946 · page 1

The War Veterans' Appeal has been launched to aid in the reinstating and post-war problems of men, women and veterans of all branches of the…

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Aust. Taxation No Pre-war Level Uniform Tax to Stay (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1946 · page 1

A message from Canerra states:—The Prime Minister (Mr Chifley) told the House of Representatives last night that the Australian rates of taxation…

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Australian One of War's Great Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 March 1946 · page 6

Australian Lieut. General Rowell was one of the out…

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Post-war Reconstruction Training of Ex-Servicemen Mr. Breen's Questions in House

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 March 1946 · page 6

In the House of Representatives last week, Mr. Breen asked the Minister for Post-war Reconstruction, upon notice:…

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Welcome Home to Soldiers and Victory Day Celebrations

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 2

A public meeting was held in the Council Chambers on Friday night to make arrangements, for a welcome home to men and women of…

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Anzac Day Plans

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 2

West Wyalong branch of the Returned Soldier's League will make arrangementsat its next meeting, for Anzac Day celebrations to be held on April…

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Welcome Home to Returned Servicemen & Servicewomen. Function Sponsored by Combined Churches of Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 2

The above function was held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Hall on Thursday evening last, when the hall was packed out…

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Condobolin and District Patriotic and War Fund Winding Up Of Activitives Annual Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 2

In view of the difficulty in ascertaining those still in the fighting services it was unanimously decided, at the annual general meeting of the Patriotic and War Fund, that the activities of the organisation should now cease…

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Polish Terrorists Shoot Russian Soldiers Number Arrested (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 1

A message from London states:—Polish terrorists shot nine members of the Red Army, whom they dragged from a train at a small station near Lodz, says…

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Official Welcome Home to Service Members NEARLY 400 Attend Banquet Crowded Dance Follows Reception

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 2

Nearly 400 men and girls who enlised from West Wyalong, Wyaiong, Girral and Mildil attended the banquet which was given in their honor last night at the Masonic Hall, West…

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The Story of War Wheat

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 1

Lack of shipping in 19413 prevented Australian wheat farmers from making a fortune. Mr. J. P. Breen, member for Calare, said…

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War Agricultural Committee Last Meeting of Condobolin Branch

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 3

The above was held at the Royal Hotel on the afternoon of Saturday, 23rd March. Present were Messrs. J. Gavel (chair),…

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War Loan Rally Amount Subscribed Fairly Satisfactory Number of Subscribers Very Disappointing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 3

As the case on all previous war loan rally occasions, the Central Hall was filled to capacity last Tuesday night, inclusive of a…

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The Story of War Wheat Member for Calare Makes Comparisons

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 April 1946 · page 10

Lack of shipping in 1943 prevented Australian wheat farmers from making a fortune, Mr. J. Breen, Member for Calare said…

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Land for Soldiers Action by State Government

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 April 1946 · page 1

N.S.W. Parliamnt gave its consent on Wednesday for the Government to buy four more big estates, totalling 26,000 acres, for soldier settlement…

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Victory Day Celebrations and Welcome to Returned Men and Women Op the Services

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 2

The adjourned meeting to arrange for above functions was held in the Council Chambers on Friday night, the attendance being more…

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War Memorial Rsl Favours Public Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 1

West Wyalong Branch of the Returned Serviceman's League has decided to. ask Bland Shire Council to convene a public meeting for the purpose of…

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Use of Wheat for Stock Feed Development During War Period

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 4

From the beginning of the wax until 1944 Australia had built up big reserves of wheat. In March, 1943, the stock…

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Clear Ridge Soldiers Welcomed Home

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 4

On Wednesday the 27th March Clear Ridge hall was the scene of a large gatresentative gathering assembled for the purpose of welcoming home Sgt. Noel…

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Land for Soldier Settlers Attitude of Landowners

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 4

When the Bill was introduced into the legislative Assembly to provide for carrying out the conditions undel which Mr. Martin Mcllrath had made…

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