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

The wars & local soldiers, 1947

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Domestic Tragedy at Kurri Kurri Wife Dead; Husbaned Wounded (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 1

A message from Newcastle states: A woman was shot dead, and her husband admitted to hospital seriously wounded, as the result of a shooting affray at Kurri…

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"The Australian Journal" New Novel by Ex-soldier

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 4

The principal feature of the April "Australian Journal" is the first instalment of a. new three-part novel by Rett Rouget, former member of…

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One Dead, 13 Injured in Hut Blaze West Wyalong's Soldier's Escape

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 5

Driver Alwyn England, of West Wyalong, was one of several Members of the BCOF at Kaitaichi, in Japan, who had narrow escapes when the hut in which they were sleeping was destroyed by fire in a few minutes…

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Anzac Day Parade In Japan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 2

The Department of External Affairs has asked the Australian representativein Tokyo, Mr. W. Macmahon Ball, to communicate…

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Weethalle Diggers Anzac Day and Dinner

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 2

The March meeting of the Weethalle Sub-branch of the League was a busy meeting, although not as well attended as…

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Missing War Prisoners

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 6

Cardinal Frings, of Cologne, challenging the Russian figures on the repatriation of German prisoners of war, said Russia…

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War on Bathurst Burr

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 2

Bland Shire Councillors, at Friday's meeting, agreed that a definite campaign against Bathurst Burr on the roads must be…

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Practical Advice Is Needed Soldier Settlement in This District

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 3

"The Government should utilise the services of local practical men in the choice of lands for soldier settlement," Mr. Jack Collins…

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Properties Wanted for Ex-soldiers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 1

Details of country properties suitable for subdividing for soldier settlement would be wel comed by the Minister for…

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Soldier Settlement Estates Being Overrun By Rabbits

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 4

Delays in making available farms to ex-soldiers alter properties had been purchased were criticised by the Leader of the Country Party (Lt.-Col. Bruxner) in the…

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Single Farms For Soldier Settlers 2,000 Said To Be Available

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 4

According to investigations made by returned soldiers' sub-branches, it would be possible to settle approximately 2,000 soldiers in New South Wales under the…

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Anzac Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 3

Auzac Day will be commemorated to Grenfell this year in the following manner:— 6 a.m.: Dawn service at the…

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C.p. Will Co-operate with Local Committees Soldier Settlement in Young Electorate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 7

"In the settlement of soldiers on the land we will co-operate with local committees of good practical nien who are now disregarded," said…

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Tullibigea.l Diggers Anzac Day Celebrations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the R.S.S.A.I.L.:A. of A. held on Thursday 10th instant a good attendance was recorded…

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Diggers to March On Anzac Day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 2

West Wyalong and District Returned Servicemen, are requested to take part in the Anzac Day Mafch at…

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Anzac Day Lunch For Ungarie Diggers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 2

All Ex-Servicemen and women of Ungarie district are invited to take part in Anzac Day ceremonies at…

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Public Meeting Re War Memorial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 6

The Shire President (Cr. A. T. B. Holland) has convened a public meeting to be held on Thursday night next, to deride…

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Rebellion in Greece Government M Continue War (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 1

A message from Athens states: The Greek Deputy Premier (Mr. Tsaldaris) publicly declared that the Government in tended to continue the war against the…

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Anzac Day P.o. Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 8

The following holiday arrangments will be observed at Forbes Post Office on Anzac Day (Friday, 25th April, 1947): 9 a.m.-10 a.m.--Office open for all…

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Soldier Settlement Digger Airs Grievance "Misled by C.s. Board"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 1

DESPAIRING of securing land under the Government's soldier settlement scheme, four Second A.I.F. members of Forbes took the matter into their own hands and formed a group to handle their own settlement problem…

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