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

The wars & local soldiers, 1947

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War Time Departments Continued at High Cost

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1947 · page 6

To-day the cost of the Federal Departinents of Labour and National Service, Transport, Post-War Reconstruction and Information, equals the…

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War Service Land Settlement "Wantabadgery East" Estate—junee

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 January 1947 · page 5

ATTENTION is invited to a notification in the Government Gazette of 13th December, 1946, setting apart fourteen blocks on…

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Fighting in Sumatra Two Australians Wounded (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 January 1947 · page 1

A message from Batavia states:—The Indonesian Republic Premier (Sjahrir) announced that fighting has broken out at…

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More Jewish Terrorism British Soldiers Seriously Injured (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 January 1947 · page 1

A message from Jerusalem states:—British Army troops in Jerusalem were again ordered to stand to yesterday. Information was received that more…

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Soldier Settlement Land Deterioration After Purchase

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 January 1947 · page 4

The danger of estates acquired for soldier settlement deteriorating severely between the time they were taken over by the Government and when the ex-soldiers…

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Soldier Settlement Blocks Too Small, Says C.P. Member

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 January 1947 · page 6

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly Mr. S. D. Dickson (C.P. Temora) said that unless the soldier settlers to be placed on the Merribindinyah and Eulomo estates…

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Ending of War Time Economy Agreement With Felt Hat Manufacturers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 13 January 1947 · page 2

The Minister for Post War Reconstruction, Mr. Dedman, said recently that the war time economy agreement observed by wool Felt. Hat…

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Post-War Use For Landing Craft

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 2

A new use is being fouud in England for some of the "LST" units, the sea going landing craft used extensively during the…

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Amphibious Motor Vehicles Application for War Time Experience

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 4

Wartime experence no doubt is behind a scheme covered in a patent recently taken om in the United States for an…

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2 War Veteran New R.S.L. Pres

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 2

M J. F. Spente who served abroad during the 1914-18, and 1939 45 wars. has been elected President…

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Children's Ward or Maternity Unit? For Wyalong District Hospital War Memorial Public Must Make Derision Now

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 1

An encouraging point in a letter received by the District Hospital Board from the Hospitals Commission regarding the proposed War Memorial at the Hospital is the statement that, when preparing estimates for 1947/48 the…

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British Soldier Hanged in Germany (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 1

A Berlin message states:-—A British soldier, F. J. Upton, has been banged for the murder of a 60 year old German…

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War Doge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 January 1947 · page 2

During World War No. 2., Alsatiane led the way in Hie ermine call-up. They representing 33.1 per cent of the…

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War Service Land Settlement "Gragin" Estate--Delungra

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 January 1947 · page 3

Attention is invited to a notification in the Government Gazette of 17th January, 1947, setting apart thirty blocks on Gragin Estate…

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Two-war Veteran Says Army Offers Great Opportunity

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 2

Following an open air recruiting rally at West Wyalong, which attracted more than 400 people, a number of young men made inquiries regarding enlistment with…

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The Level of Wool Prices War Time and Present Costs

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 6

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report: - Indications continue favourable for the sale of wool at the advanced prices…

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The Level of Wool Prices War-time and Present Costs

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 1

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report: Indications continue favourable for the sale of wool at the advanced prices recorded this…

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Estate Near Humula For Soldier Settlers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 2

The 16,978 acre estate, about we miles from Humula Belmore and Possum Plains, will be acquired for war service…

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Reg, Rattey, V.C. Bust for Anzac House

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 February 1947 · page 5

A nice gesture has been made by Sculptor L. Randolph Williams, who has donated a lifesine bust of Sergeant Rattey,…

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War Service Land Settlement "Gragin" Estate Now Available

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 February 1947 · page 4

The Minister for Lands advises that thirty blocks on "Gragin" Estate were notified in the Government Gazette of 17th January, 1947, as available for…

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