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

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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Soldier As Artist

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 30 May 1919 · page 5

Showing in Mr. Geo. Newman's window at the present time, a collection of art work (paintings) by ExSergt Lett, late of the A.I.F. The…

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Welcome Home

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 31 May 1919 · page 6

On Wednesday last an enjoyable function took place at the residence of Mr. W. Thompson, "Hillside," Goonigal, the occasion being a…

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Soldier's Social

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 31 May 1919 · page 5

The above in the Centennial Hall on Wednesday evening was a highly snccessful and enjoyable function, and the carrying out of the arrangements…

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Church of England. Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 2

THE second welcome home to soldiers by members of the Church of England was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday evening, and was a very…

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Another Anzac. Return of Driver Harry Lozell

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 2

Driver Harry Lozell, a very wellknown Forbes soldier, returned to Forbes this morning, after an absence abroad of well over four years…

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War Service Leave Gratuities

Forbes Times · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 2

It was approved by the Government in December last theat War Service Leave Gratuities based on 7½ days pay for each six months service abroad, and…

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War Trophies Why Not One for Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 2

Several Municipal Councils in various parts of the State have made applications to the Defence Department for war trophies, and it would…

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Gunner "Billy" Robb. Last Shots of the War

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 2

The happiest people in Forbes district on Saturday last were Mr and Mrs Jack Robb and family, of Cross Street, for on that day Gunner…

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Latest Telegraphic. Freeman's Case. Sydney Demonstrations. War Pension Payments. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 2

There were several large demonstations in the city last night, in favor of the immediate release of Freeman. It is reported the crew…

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The Wine Industry Possibilities for Returned Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 4

Thomas Fiaschi, President of the N.S.W. Wine Association, writes:- Mr A. H. Peake, Premier of South Australia, speaking at M'Laren…

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Soldiers Returning

Forbes Times · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 2

Forbes soldiers are returning fairly freely just now. On Saturday last, Private W. Robb, who has been over 1½ years on service, returned home…

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Soldiers as Formers. the Griffith District Report of Commission

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 4

The report of the commission appointed by the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League to Inquire into the settlement of…

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Wyalong Soldiers' Memorial. Queen Competition

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

The Competition definitely closes on June 23rd, and there is great activity amongst the committees of the various candidates. Interest is now…

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War Service Leave Gratuities

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 8

It was approved by the Govt in December last that war service leave gratuities, based on 7½ days pay for each six months services…

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Our Disabled Soldiers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 4

Do we offer them the homage That they bought, with blood and tears, In the man-made cruel carnage,…

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Welcome Home

Western Champion · Thursday 5 June 1919 · page 16

An enthusiastic welcome was tendered this morning to Lieut. T. W. G. Coulston, Corporal B. H. Phillips, Driver O. Davis and Private Archer,…

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Welcome Home

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 3

There is to be a welcome home to several of our returned soldiers In the hall to-night, when we expect to see the usual crowd to give the boys…

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Welcome Home

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 3

A welcome home was tendered to a number of returned soldiers on Wednesday night, the function being held in the hall. There was an…

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Cranbury Welcome Home (To the Editor.)

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 6

Sir,—We would be pleased if you would grant us a little space to reply to the letter of."Fairplay" in your last issue, who writes to air a…

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The Silent Soldier Had Nothing to Say

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 4

Corporal J. Doyle, of Ya[?]ma, arrived in Forbes this week, after a long period of active service abroad. When seen by an "Advocate"…

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