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

The wars & local soldiers, 1949

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

War on Hoppers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 November 1949 · page 3

Greater efforts to cradicate the grasshopper pest, especially in the irrigation areas, were urged in the Legislative Assembly by…

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Snap Shots British War Pensions

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 November 1949 · page 2

The British Minister of Pensions announces that applications for the review of cases by Special Review Tribunals cannot be accepted after…

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March of two War men Best for Years Living Remember the Dead

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 November 1949 · page 2

The street march yesterday at West Wyalong of men who served in two World Wars, was the best Commemoration Day parade for some years…

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Russian Deputy Premier Says Russia Wants Peace, Not War (By Wire). Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 November 1949 · page 1

A message from London states:—The Soviet Deputy Premier, Georgly Malenkov said in Moscow yesterday that the Soviet people did not fear peaceful competition…

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Another Estate For Soldier Sett. Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 November 1949 · page 2

The Minister tor Lands (Mr. Sheehan) announced today that Parliament has approved of the purchase…

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Soldier Settlers May Sell Wool at Most Convenient Centre SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 November 1949 · page 2

The Minister for Lands, Mr. Sheahan, said today, that soldier settlers were at liberty to sell wool, covered by a wool lien in favour of the Department, at the most…

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"Maryvale" Estate for Soldier Settlement

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 4

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) announces that Parliament has approved of the purchase of "Maryvale" Estate, in the…

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Damage to War Monument Case Adjourned at Forbes Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 November 1949 · page 1

A case in which three charges are laid against Allan J. Bollard, of Forbes, was adjourned at the Forbes Court of Petty Sessions on…

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World War I Airmen Meet

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 November 1949 · page 2

Air-Commodore A. H. Cobby, Regional Director of Civil Aviation of N.S.W. who is said to have won…

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Another 16 Blocks for Soldiers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 November 1949 · page 7

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) announced that he had approved of 16 farms on "Berida" Estate, about 18 miles…

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We'll Get Borambil Yet Aldermen All For Soldiers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 November 1949 · page 4

At the meeting of the Municipal Council, held last Monday night the Deputy Mayor (Ald. Hamling) said that, although different bodies have been endeavouring to obtain Borambil for soldier settlement, it has reached a dead-lock, because Mr. Dedman tells us that the…

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Old Soldier Sends Greetings

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 November 1949 · page 4

Mr. Geo. Lee, of Sydney, and for many years a resident of West Wyalong, has asked the "Advocate" to say…

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Soldier, Farmer Right Man For Riverina

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 November 1949 · page 2

Mr. Hugh Roberton, Country Party candidate for Riverina in the Federal election on November 10, is the…

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R.S.L. Committee to Probe Soldier's Problems Official Recognition Sought

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 November 1949 · page 6

A SPECIAL sub-committee of five has been set up by the Forbes sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. to consider all problems confronting returned soldiers in the district. The committee comprises Messrs W…

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War Service Land Settlement. "Burrumbuttock" Estate —Albury

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 1

ATTENTION is invited to a notification in the Government Gazette of the 18th November, 1949, setting apart five (5) blocks on…

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New War Medal; King Approves (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 1

A message from Canberra states: The King has approved the institution of the Australian War Service Medal recognising…

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Soldier Settlers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 3

The soldier settlers who have secured blocks in the Morangorell subdivision, last week in company with the representatives of the Lands…

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Burrumbuttock Estate For Soldier Settlement

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) recently announced that he has approved of 5 farms on "Burrumbuttock" Estate in…

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Howse Favors Rise in War Pensions

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 December 1949 · page 4

The Federal member for Calare Mr. John Howse (Liberal) has affirmed his support for the R.S.L. plan for increased pensions…

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War Service Land Settlement. "Walhallow" Estate—quirindi

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 December 1949 · page 3

ATTENTION is invited to a notification in the Government Gazette of 25th November, 1949, setting apart seven (7) blocks on Walhallow…

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