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

The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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Federal Cabinet to Discuss War Trials

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 January 1950 · page 10

Australian policy on the treatment of Japanese war criminals as yet untried is to he considered at Monday's Cabinet meeting…

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Retired Brigadier is a Great Soldier and an ex-Wyalosg Native

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 January 1950 · page 5

"The Bulletin" (Sydney) referring to the retirement of Brigadier R. M. Thompson, D.S.O., M.C., states that he has proved a great soldier, also that he is a native of…

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Two-day School For Soldier Settlers Jemalong Gathering

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 1

A short but comprehensive two-day school in farm practice, organised by the Department of Lands and Agriculture, was held at…

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Round Trips But No Cruises Of Pre-war Kind

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 6

Shipping companies and travel experts say the pre-war sea cruises are still a long way off, but a number of companies…

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Hold Up of 'War' Wool Money (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states:—The distribution of profits from Government dealings in wool grown during the war has…

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Eligibility for Australian Dervice Medal; 1939-45 War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 January 1950 · page 5

In answer to a number of inquiries concerning eligiblity for the Australian Service Medal, 1939-45, the West Wyalong branch of the Returned Servicemen's…

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R.S.L. Move on Price of Soldiers' Land

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 January 1950 · page 4

The State Council of the RSL is to seek a conference to discuss the receut verdict of the High Court that ruling prices…

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Success of Soldier Settlers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 5

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said last week that a soldier settler on Edgeroi, near Narrabri, had harvested a wheat crop which averaged…

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The Cold War in Europe

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 7

In an editorial analysis of how the "cold war" is progessing. "New York Times" makes the point that at least there…

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Soldier Settlers Repay £638,000

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 4

Soldier settlers under the War Service Land Settlement Scheme made repayments of advances during December amounting to…

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Heavy Wheat Crop from Soldier's Farm

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 7

A soldier settler on Edgerol near Narrabri has harvested a wheat crop which averaged over 17 bags to the acre…

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Rabbit Destruction On Soldier Settlement Leases

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 4

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) has said that any suggestion that no action was being taken by his Department to…

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Two War Mail Back; R.S:L Chief

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 January 1950 · page 2

Mr. A. R. Tunks was unanimosly elected for his second successive term as President of the West Wyalong branch of the Returned Servicemen's League, at the…

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OVER 33 Per Cent. Repaid Money Advanced to Soldier Settlers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said at the week-end that 23.8 per cent. of the money advanced to soldier settlers for the purchase of…

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Hullo Anzac!

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 January 1950 · page 1

Mr. Percy Sharrock, of Sydney, paid his brother, Mr. Lou Sharroek, well-known W Wyalong…

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Anzac Day Holiday Plans

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 January 1950 · page 1

Anzac Day, 1950, will be officially observed on Tuesday, April 25, Mr. Ray Tuaks, President of the West Wyalong,…

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Soldier Settlers Repayments

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 January 1950 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said last week that 23.8 per cent. of the money advanced to soldier settlers for the…

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Anzac Day Plans Next Month

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 1

West Wyalong branch of the Returned Servicemen's League will make plan's for the Anzac Day March and…

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Soldier-Teacher Helped by Red Cross Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 February 1950 · page 5

A former country schoolmaster in ill-health was featured in a recent Sydney broadcast. Over the air he…

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Soldier Settlers Qualification Certifs. Necessary

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 2

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) advises ex-servicemen who have not yet applied for Qualification Certificates under the War Service Land…

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