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

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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Anzac Day. Celebrations to Proceed

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 2

At a very largely attended public meeting on Thursday at the Council Chambers, at Which the Mayor (Ald. McLaren) presided…

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Gallant Aussies Sidelights on the War. Photographer's Story

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 7

The official photographer with the A.I.F., Captain Frank Hurley, who was the guest of the Millions Club at luncheon recently, told an…

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Tichbourne. Soldiers' Welcome

Western Champion · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 15

On Friday evening, 11th inst., a public welcome was tendered Messrs. Stinson and Noble and Cole at the local public school. An attractive…

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The Soldiers' Avenue. To the Editor

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 5

Sir,—While passing the Soldier's Avenue some days back on my way to Cowra from Morongla Creek, I noticed a beast with its head through one of…

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Arguments Thursday, April 17, 1919. Local and General Soldiers' Fund Assn. Committee

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 2

Those present at the above ware Mr. Alex. Wright (in the chair), Rev. Father Howard, Rev. H. Polkinghorne, Messrs. Todhunter, Cooper,…

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Anzac Day. Memorial Service, Procession Sports and Concert. Some Notes on the Day

Forbes Times · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 2

The committee controlling the celebrations on Anzac Day have now got things moving in good order, and a most successful demonstration is…

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Anzac Day Celebration. Postponement Defeated at a public Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 2

A largely attended and representative public meeting, convened by the Mayor at brief notice, took place at the Municipal Council Chambers on…

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Anzac Day. Celebrations to be Carried Out The Public Asked to Join in and Make it a Success

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 2

Now that the citizens have decided definitely to go on with Anzac Day celebrations, it behaves the pablic to join together to make zhem the…

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Of Interest to Soldiers' Next of Kin

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 3

Mr E. A. Buttenshaw, the State Member for this district, has forwarded to us the following information for the benefit of those whose…

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Welcome Home. Private Jack Hill

Western Champion · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 16

Private Jack Hill, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Hill, who enlisted three years ago on his 18th birthday, returned home on Tuesday last (that…

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Anzac Day Celebrations. Indefinitely Postponed

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 2

At a largely attended public meeting on Tharsday afternoon, the Mayor (Dr. McLaren) submitted a recommendation from the doctors of Cowra…

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Anzac Day Sports To-morrow's Big Programme

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 3

The Anzac Day sports will be held at Forbes to-morrow, and a big day's programme has been arranged. Although rumors are in…

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Rushed Weddings What the War Has Done

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 7

War with its topsy-turviness has altered many things, but perhaps the biggest change of all is in our matrimonial affairs…

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Soldiers and the F. & S. Proposal for Life Membership. An Interesting Discussion

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 2

At the meeting of members of Forbes Farmers and Settlers Association on Saturday, Mr J. C. Keane, secretary, brought up the matter of…

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Graziers' Association Rabbits Worse Than Drought Request from Returned Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the members of Forbes District Gruziers Association was held at the town hall on Thursday last. Those in attendance were:…

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Soldiers' Certificates

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 4

The President of the Jemalong Shire Council (Cr. Low) has d[?]med it advisable to postpone the presentation of illuminated certiflcates…

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Returned Soldier's Death a Serious Charge. Alleged Feloniously Slaying

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 4

The death took place at Forbes Hospital on Tuesday last of Charles Andrew Blaine, a returned soldier Deceased, who was 45 years of ago…

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EUGOWRA (From Our Own Correspondent). Eugowra, Soldiers and Xmas Parcels

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 6

The Xmas Parcels Committee, of which Miss E. M. Telford was hopsecretary, has received acknowledge ment of their efforts from many of…

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Correspondence. Re Soldiers' Avenue. To the Editor

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 2

Sir,—In your issue of the 17th instant, I note an article on the above by Mr. J. H. Pearce, referring to the demolition of trees on the Soldiers'…

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Anzac Day

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 3

Don't miss the celebrations tonight, commencing at 7.15 p.m. There will be a torchlight procession, and a musical programme will be discoursed…

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