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

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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Soldier Settlers Minister's Warning

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 4

Mr Ashford, Minister for Lands, recently said that cases had come under his notice of returned soldiers having "purchased land on terms from private…

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Welcome Home

Western Champion · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 15

On Wednesday, 2nd inst., (writes a correspondent) a large gathering of district residents assembled at Cooks Myalls Church to welcome Private W…

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Welcome Home Social

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 2

A large number of returned soldiers were the guests of the Returned Soldiers Lengue on Monday night last at a welcome home social in the L.C.B…

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Anzac Day

Forbes Times · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 2

The euchre party and dance being held in connection with the Anzac Day celebrations in aid of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial…

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Anzac Day Celebrations Wide-spread Support for the Movement. the Horse Events

Forbes Times · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 1

There was a particularly good attend ance at the weekly meeting of the Anzac Day Celebration Committee on Friday evening last, the President (Mr…

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How the Germans Treated Australian Prisoners of War

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 4

The following extracts are taken from statements made by repatriated Australian prisoners of war, most of whom were…

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Gifts for Soldiers Thanks for Forbes Lady

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 3

Towards the latter end of last years Mrs O'Brien-Hay, and other Forbes ladies, packed find forwarded parcels for soldiers. In one pair of…

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Quandialla and District News. QUANDIALLA (From Our Correspondent) a Soldier's Return

Forbes Times · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 3

Private Charlie Bane returned home on Thursday, and is still suffering from the effects of his work in France. I learn that [?] reception which awaits…

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Returning soldiers. Information for Next-ofkin. (To the Editor "Advocate.")

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 5

Sir,—I will be pleased if you will publish the following information in your paper for the benefit of those whose sons or relatives are returning…

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Welcome Home at Billimari

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 6

A public reception was given to two original Anzacs at Billimari on Wednesday, March 26th, in Lieut. Jock Davidson, M.C., and Sergt. Inez…

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Welcome to Soldiers. At Morongla Greek. (From a Correspondent)

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 6

"The largeat crowd seen in the ball forqnite a long time " was the verdiot at tha welcome given to Ptes. M. Brown, — Ryan, D. McGee, and…

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Anzac Reception Fund

Forbes Times · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 2

Some of the donors to the Anzac Day. Reception Fund, inaugurated by the "Times" for the purpose of welcoming original Anzacs who were granted six…

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Anzac Day Meeting of Committee

Forbes Times · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 4

A Meeting of the committee of the local Anzac Day Celebration Committee was held in the council chambers on Friday evening last. The President…

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A.IF. Casualties 311,950 to Date. Dead, Wounded and Missing

Forbes Times · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 4

In Melbourne on Saturday the Defence Department issued a summary of the casualties among members of the A.I.F, reckoning the cabled totals,…

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Soldiers' Citizens Association Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 2

The Soldiers' Citizens Association will probably run a soldier candidate in the bye-election for Mr Osborne's seat at Parramatta…

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open column. Wyalong Soldiers' Memorial. (To the Editor "Advocate)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 2

Sir,—Re "Filius Populi's" excellent letter which appeared in your last issue (every sentence of which I cordially endorse) may I suggest, as…

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Soldiers welcomed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 3

Private Ritchie and Gunner Bellew were recently tendered a civic reception at West Wyalong. Private Ritchie enlisted from W Wyalong and had…

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Anzac Day Celebrations. Shire Councillors Refuse to Take Part. In Consequence of the Danger of Inflnenza

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 16 April 1919 · page 2

At Saturday's Shire Council meeting a letter was read from Mr. Hayes, hon. sec. to the Anzac Day committee, inviting the members of the…

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Returned Soldiers Volunteer Their Services

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 16 April 1919 · page 2

An offer from the Returned Soldiers' Club offering the services of its members as orderlies in the event, of au outbreak here was gratefully…

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Anzac Day Attractions

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 4

There will be many special attractions on Forbes showground on Anzac Day, and not the least interesting amongst these will be Madame…

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