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

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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Anzac Day. Meeting of the Committee

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

A meeting of the above was held at the Shire Hall on Tuesday night last, the chair being occupied by the President, Dr. Lyttle. There were about…

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Empire's War Debts

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 2

Shortly the scheme for the pooling of the Empire's war deots proposed by the Commonwealth Treasurer, will be submitted to the British and…

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Anzac Sports. Handicaps and Heats for the Cycling Events

Forbes Times · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 2

The handicappers of the Forbes Cycle Club, the officials of which are controlling the cycling events at to-morrow's Anzac Day sports, have allotted…

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The Canowindra Star Friday, April 25, 1919. To-day (Friday), Anzac Day

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 2

Newman's for everything required by man (opposite Wren's Hotel).—x For riotous behaviour in Gaskill street, Arthur Kirby was on Friday…

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How the Germans Treated Australian Prisoners of War

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 4

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

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soldiers and Politics

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 2

The attempt to create a separate and district political party for returned soldiers and their friends is almost doomed to an early failure…

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The Advocate Friday, April 25th, 1919. Local and General Soldier Settlement

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 2

Mr. Ashford, speaking at Glen Inness, said that the Government had already settled 1300 soldiers on the land. Before the end of the year, he…

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Work for Soldiers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 2

In connection with the Federal Government's gift of £749 to each municipality for the employment of returned soldiers on approved works,…

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Millions Club Helps Soldiers Practical Assistance Rendered

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 3

How the Millions Club of New South Wales helps returned soldiers is told in an interesting interview with the general secretary, Mr. Geo…

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Welcome Home Social

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 2

A welcome home social under the auspices of the R.S.S.I.L. will be held in the L.C.B. Hall on Wednesday, May 12th…

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Anzac Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 2

Owing to the influenza outbreak it was deemed inadvisable to have a public gathering in the hall, and a short open air…

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Anzac Day. Local Celebrations

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 3

The Anzac Day celebrations at West Wyalong took the form of a torchlight procession, street concert, and dunce. There was a very large crowd…

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Anzac Day Memorial Service at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 3

Anzac Day memorial service was conducted in Victoria Park on Friday morning, the attendance being not very large, many residents…

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Anzac Day. Memorial Service in the Park. an Impressive Ceremony

Forbes Times · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 2

The wisdom of the Anzac Day Celebration Committee in postponing their sports and concert on Friday last, in view of the local outbreak of…

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Anzac Day in Brisbane Stormy Commemorative Meeting. Mr. Theodore Counted Out

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 4

Brisbane, Friday.—The Acting-Premier, Mr. Theodore, met with a stormy reception to-night at the Exhibition Hall, where he attempted to…

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Soldier Settlers on the Land. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 3

Sir,—I would be glad if you would allow me, through the columns of your widely circulated paper, to say that the remarks of Mr M'Namara,…

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Correspondence. Returned Soldiers. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 3

Sir,—In your issue of Thursday, 24th inst., you report the proceedings of a meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, at which…

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Soldiers' Dinner. an Enjoyable Gathering

Forbes Times · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 2

A large number of soldiers from Grawlin, Ooma and Pinnacle settlements name into Forbes on Thursday and Friday for the Anzac Day Celebrat…

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Farms for Soldiers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 1

Casino.—An area amounting to 3000 acres of the Runnymede Station the gift of the late Mr. J. C. Manifold. has been subdivided into 20…

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Civic Reception to Two Returned Soldiers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 2

Private W. Dwyer (an Anzac) and Trooper B. T. Townsend, of Cargelligo, arrived back by Saturday's train. They were met at the station by Mr…

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