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

The wars & local soldiers, 1947

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Opium raid Biggest Since Pre-war Days (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 1

A message from Vancouver states: — Opium valued at 25,000 dollars in underworld markets was seized from the…

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Anzac Day Celebrations at Eugowra

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 8

Anzac Day celebrations in Eugowra commenced with members of tho R.S.L. marching from the Police Station, at 10.30 a.m., to the Soldiers' Memorial…

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Anzac Day at Ungarie (Contributed)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 2

Observance of Anzac Day in Ungane began with a pilgrimage to the cemetery by members of the local R.S.L…

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Soldier Settlers' Conference

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 2

A soldier settlers' conference will be held at North Sydney on August 19, the day prior to the annual…

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Blocks for Soldier Settlement

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

Thirteen blocks on illawong and Beggan Beggan Instates were notified in the Government Gazette of April 24 as…

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Appeal for £25,000 Disabled Soldiers' Assn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 4

An appeal for £25,000 has been launched for the building of a comfortable club rooms in Sydney, for the thousands of…

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War-time Demand for Warmth Prompted Thriving Industry "Maree" Wool Products

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 2

When he attended a session of a C.W.A. conference in Sydney about two years ago, Mr. Lou Cassey, of Eugowra, saw some sheepskin…

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Anzac Day at Weethalle (Contributed))

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 6

On Anzac Day at Weethalle a March from Main Street to the Memorial Hall took place. Personnel comprised returned…

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Atomic Energy in War "Something New Beyond Description" Nagasaki and After

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 9

HERE is the account of Dr. Bronowski, scientific member of the British team which went to Japan to report on the results of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. After a "long, cold silence of staring," he says, the team…

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13 Blocks for Soldiers Applications Close June 13

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 3

Thirteen blocks on Iliawong and Beggan Beggan Estates were notified in the Government Gazelle of April 24 as available for application…

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Settlement of Returned Soldiers Preparation of Applications

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 8

We have been asked to publish the following letter from Mr. F. G. Weinthal, Warialda, for the information it contains to soldier applicants for land:…

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Soldier Settlement Promotion Scheme Best Method Individual Action Required

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1947 · page 1

"OF the two types of soldier land settlement, ballot and promotion schemes, the latter is preferable. Not only is it quicker, but it enables men to secure land in their own districts."…

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War Gratuities Regulations Amended

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 2

War Gratuities' Regulations have now been amended to provide early payment to ex-servicemen needing the money because of distress or…

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War Memorial Public Meeting on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 2

It is to be hoped that the public meeting which will be held next Thursday night, May 22, to decide on the…

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War Gratuities Regulations Amended

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 5

War Gratuities Regulations have now been amended to provide early payment to ex-Servicemert needing the money because of distress or hardship, due…

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Early Payment of War Gratuity In Cases of Distress

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 2

War Gratuities Regulations have now been amended to provide early payment to ex-servicemen needing the money because of distress or hardship, due to…

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Retiring President Urges Greater Effort for Ungarie War Memorial Hall

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 2

President John Sweeney told the annual meeting of Ungarie War Memorial Hall Committee that the payment of the principal and interest had caused…

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Britain's First Post-War School

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 May 1947 · page 1

The first postwar school, St. Audrey's Secondary Modern School, Hatfield, Harts, will soon be officially opened as Britain's first postwar permanent school. Taking six months to construct, the school has many attractive improvements, including sound proof bulk heads…

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Children's Ward as Hospital War Memorial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 May 1947 · page 2

A public meeting at West Wyalong on Thursday night decided that the 1939-45 War Memorial to be erected will be a Children's Wing at the Wyalong and District Hospital. The Hospitals, Commission…

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County Sees Return to Pre-war Glamour Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 May 1947 · page 6

Country Rug-by Leagues expect a decline in the exodus of star players to the city. With the return of pre-war conditions…

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