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

The wars & local soldiers, 1950

234 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 12

Hostile Attack Can Mean Third World War Sydney

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

Any attack by Russia in Germany could lead to a Third world war, it was officailly stated in U.S.A…

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War Service Land Settlement

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 23 October 1950 · page 2

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) announced to-day that four farms on "Maryvale" Estate near Boorowa, have been made…

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District Men Can Enlist in the Fighting Services

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 October 1950 · page 2

A recruiting campaign for the three fighting services, has been opened at West Wyalong. Chairman of the Committee…

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Payment of War Gratuities

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 November 1950 · page 10

War gratuities, due in March next year, will be paid into bank accounts nominated by the ex service man or woman…

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Soldier Settlers are Enjoying Success SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 November 1950 · page 2

Soldier settlers generally are now enjoying outstanding success but they should not let over-optimism blind them to the fact that all years are not good…

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Weethalle War Memorial Proposal Debated by R.S.L. WEETHALLE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 November 1950 · page 2

Weethalle branch of the Weethalle branch of the Returned Servicemen's League has debated a proposal…

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Koorawatha Property May Be Taken for Soldier Settlement

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1950 · page 6

"Warrangong," a well known property at koorawatha, owned by Mr. H. R. Syme, Melbourne newspaper publisher, is under…

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Honor Guard for Old Soldier

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 November 1950 · page 1

Returned servicemen formed a Guard of Honor at the funeral of Mr. Robert W. Knox, at the Presbyterian…

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Drunken Driving Charge Brings £15 Fine Soldier Settler Before Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 1

ALLAN JOHN BOLLARD, a Jemalong soldier-settler, was fined £15 in default 30 days, for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of…

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As I See It An Anzac Speaks His Mind

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 November 1950 · page 1

If the Womenfolk of West Wyalong desire to play bowls, what is to prevent them, Mr. Lou Sharrock…

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Weethalle Soldier Wounded in Action WEETHALLE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 2

First man to enlist front Weethalle for service in any part of the world, has been wounded in action in Korea…

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The American War Power Is Over-rated, Says Military Expert

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 5

Though the man in the street (in the U.S.) thinks the American soldiers are the best in the world, "they aren't-in many particulars not by…

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"Carrawobbity" Soldier Settlement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 6

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) said today that recent heavy flooding of the Lachlan had further delayed the…

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Boorowia Estate for Soldier Settlement SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 5

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) said to-day that, although no action could be taken for the present to allot…

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12 Farms for Soldier Settlement Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 5

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) announced to-day that an agreement had been made with the owners of…

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Happy Soldier Settlers on Edgeroi Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 10

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw), on his return from a visit to the Narrabri area, on which he accompanied his…

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Soldier Settler Land Allocation System Should Be Reviewed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 24 November 1950 · page 2

Stating that the Government's system of allocating land under the Soldier Settlement Scheme was causing a great ideal of worry…

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Wyalong Anzac Dies at Griffith

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 December 1950 · page 6

Mr: Brian McNamara, 62, who was born at Temora, and lived most of his life at Wyalong, died in the Griffith Hospital last…

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Soldier Settlers On Jemalong And Carrawobiffy

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1950 · page 6

"My sympathies are with soldier settlers who are separated from their families while they are arranging for homes…

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Bundemar Flock Rams for Soldier Settlers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 December 1950 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) said that the second annual gift of 100 Bundemar flock rams, donated for soldier settlers…

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