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

The wars & local soldiers, 1948

195 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 10

Local Soldier Wins Block

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 5

Mr. Raymond Albert Clarke, of West Wyalong, won a grazing block of 809 acres in the "Nangus" Estate ballot…

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Seven Point Plan In Rabbit War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 5

Describe, as the solution, to rabbit destruction, a seven point plan has been submitted to Batburst PP Board by its…

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Tennis Clubs Will Help Hospital War Memorial Anneal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 4

Mr. F. J. McNamara, President of St. Mary's Tennis Club, told the "Advocate" to-day that his Club will combine with the Town Club in conducting an open…

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Two-War Sailor Given Grand Welecome on Brief Visit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1948 · page 2

Mr. Cleve ("Sailor") Andrew, who served abroad at the age of 16 with the Royal Australian Navy in the first world war, and was the first enlistment from…

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Priest Draw Vivid Picture of the Social Effect of Atomic War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 September 1948 · page 2

One of the effects of an all nation atomic war would be the wiping out of millions of people; destruction of cities; life underground; insanity, suicides;…

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Son Pays Tribute to Parents at Farewell Party; Fine War Record

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 September 1948 · page 2

The pleasing spectacle of a son paying tribute to parents for any success he had in life, and for a good home training, was witnessed at the United Services Club…

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£140 Art Union to be Conducted In aid of Hospital War Memorial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 September 1948 · page 2

An Art Union with first prize of £100, and other prizes to the value of £40, will be conducted by the Wyalong District War Memorial Committee in aid of the War…

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Big Brother Movement War Memorial Training Farm Established

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1948 · page 3

As a lasting memorial to thirty "Little Brothers," who fell during the recent world war, the Big Brother Movement has purchased…

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War Memorial Stall "Mobbed"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 6

The Hospital War Memorial Hall Stall at the West Wyalong Showground on Tuesday and Wednesday…

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Bowls Day For War Memorial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1948 · page 1

The West Wyalong Bowling Club will hold a special day on Sunday, 10th October, in aid of the…

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Street Stall For War Memorial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 September 1948 · page 1

A street stall to raise funds for the Wyalong and District Hospital will be held in Main Street. West…

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War Service Land Settlement. "Europambela" Estate—walcha

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 September 1948 · page 2

ATTENTION is invited to a notification in the Government Gazette of 3rd September, 1948, setting apart eight (8) blocks on "Europambela"…

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Jemalong Soldier Sett. Blocks; Adequacy of Size Questioned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 September 1948 · page 4

Doubt whether the size of the blocks was adequate was expressed in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. W. A. Chaffey (CP, Tamworth) when a motion for the…

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Over 600 Seek Soldier Blocks

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 5

When applications closed last week more than 600 entries had been received for soldier settlement blocks on the…

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Officials Say Memorial Sports War Be Record Breaker Lretest Interest for Many Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 2

The Hospital War Memorial sports carnival at West Wyalong on October 4 (8-Hour Day) should be a record breaker as far as a sports carnival is concerned…

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Australian Rules Game Showed Profit of £89 for War Memorial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 1

The Australian Rules Football match played at Wyalong yesterday showed a net profit of £89, the organiser, Mr. Alf Pinner, announced to-day…

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Governor's Warning; Fears of War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 2

After reviewing a parade of 300 cadets at the Church of England Grammar School. North Sydney, the Governor,…

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Apply Now For War Gratuity

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 2

The Minister for Post-war Reconstruction, Mr. Bedman, states that there are still many thousands of ex-Servicemen and…

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War Service Land Settlement. "King's Plains" Estate Inverell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1948 · page 2

ATTENTION is invited to a notification in the Government Gazette of 24th September, 1948, setting apart twenty-three (23) blocks on…

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About People Welcome Home To Mr. Wallace Meares Function in Town Hall Next Monday Night

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 October 1948 · page 2

Attention is drawn to the notice appearing in this issue announcing that the public are invited to attend a welcome home to Mr. Wallace Meares in…

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