Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

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

The wars & local soldiers, 1947

210 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 11

Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers

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

The totally and permanently disabled soldiers of New South Wales are still appealing for funds, and they have purchased a property…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Urgent Appeal Disabled Soldiers Need Help

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 7

The totally and permanently disabled soldiers of N.S.W. are still appealing for funds, and they have purchased a property known as Vauxhall House,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

World War I Veteran To Be Entertained To-night

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

Mr. Ess. Wright, a life long resident of West Wyalong prior to his recent departure for Sydney, will be entertained to-night (Tuesday) by the West Wyalong…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

50 Years'Gaol For Jap Bashers Of Local Soldier

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

Tokio, Saturday: For having beaten up an Australian privale, three Japanese war prison guards have each been…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Soldier "Posts" Sweetheart to America

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 October 1947 · page 5

An American soldier tried to move his 21-year-old German sweetheart home in a box, which he attempted to "post" by air on a plane leaving…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Greenethorpe War Memorial Porch Opened

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 5

The War Memorial porch at Greenethorpe, built on to the Memorial Hall, was officially opened by Lt.-Col. Anderson, V.C, who, in doing so, expressed sympathy with the relatives of those who paid the supreme sacrifice…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

War On Mirrool "Skeeters"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 6

Mirrool Parents and Citizens' Association has started a campaign to prevent the spread of mosquitos…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Threat of War--Jews & Arabs (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 1

A message from Jerusalem states: Jewish sources in Haifa said the Jewish settlers in North-east Palestine had reported that Syrian troops had arrived at an encampment near the Palestine border…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Appeal for Disabled Soldiers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 2

The Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers of New South Wales are still appealing for funds, and they…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

War Widows Pertinent Question by Mr. John Howse

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1947 · page 3

Widows of servicemen who either died as prisoners or war or were killed in action, will be affected by the reply to Mr. John Howse,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

One in 71 Soldiers Settled on Land

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

Although 35,448 applications had been received from ex-servicemen wanting to settle on the land, only live hundred…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

War Pensions No Increase Till Next Year Govt.'s Announcement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 October 1947 · page 12

A report from Canberra states that the Government will not consider an Increase in war pensions until next…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Last Jap. Soldier on Guadalcanal Taken

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 October 1947 · page 12

The last Japanese soldier on Gaudalcanal (Solomons) was captured on Monday. He had long matted hair, his…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

WAR In India? New Delhi

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 November 1947 · page 2

Dominion and Provincial Ministers from all over Pakistan are being summoned to meet at Lahore to-day, which may virtually be a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

F. & S. Chief Appeals for War Against 'Hoppers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 November 1947 · page 2

"If every farmer in the district will play his part and poison grasshoppers on his property, we will be able to beat the 'hoppers before they can do much…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

No Increase in War Pensions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 4

A report from Canberra states that the Government will not consider an increase in war pensions until next financial…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Public Alarm Spreading; Rturned Soldiers Voice Community's Fears

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 5

The League has always keptitself clear of polities. Its inluence on politicians has therelore been considerable in the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Land For Soldier Settlement; Difference in Values; Nth. and Sth

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 4

A marked difference existed between the price paid by the Crown for properties purchased in the southern parts of the State for Soldier settlement compared…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Street Stall For War Memorial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 November 1947 · page 2

The District Hospital War Memorial ward fluids will benefit from a street, stall to be held on Friday next, 14th…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association Of Aust. We Are Asked To Help

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 1

This organisation is appealing for £25,000 to provide better facilities for these men who have given so much, and an improved…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →