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

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

985 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 26 of 50

Literary Institute. the Position of Secretary. Club Room for Soldiers

Forbes Times · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Forbes Literary lustitute was held last night, Mr. W. J. Jones presiding…

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A "Broken Pledge." Returned Soldier's Weakness Leads Him Into Trouble

Forbes Times · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 2

"This man was before the Court on the 19th of last month on a charge of drunkenness, and was let off on the understanding that he took the…

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Land for Soldiers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 4

The possibility of the valuations placed on district properties by local repatriation valuation committees being divulged has engaged the…

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Welcome Home at Sandy Creek. to Sergt. T. J. Flinn, Corporal C. Madden, and Gunner Chandler

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 2

THE above was held at Mr. J. A. Murray's "Glenroy," on Friday night last, there being a very large attendance, including visitors from all parts of the district, and…

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The Anzac Cup Special Gathering Set Apart

Forbes Times · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 3

The non-running of the Anzac Cup at the postponed sports will be a keen disappointment to many intending com petitors, as well as to the members of…

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Anzac Sports to Be Held on June 23rd

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 1

A committee meeting of the AnzacDay sports, which had been postponed at the last moment owing to the local influenza outbreak, was…

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Postponed Anzac Sports. to Be Held on June 23rd. Concert and Art Union

Forbes Times · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 3

A committee meeting of the Anzac bay sports, which had been postponed at the last moment owing to the local influenza outbreak, was held in the…

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Welcoming War Worker Suggestion to the Mayor

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 2

At the meeting ol the committee of Forbes District Hospital, Mr E. J. Grinsted drew attention to the fact that Miss Rania MacPhillamy was…

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Notable War Worker Miss Rania McPHILLAMY, M.B.E.

Forbes Times · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 2

At a meeting of the Forbes District Hospital last night Mr E. J. Grinsted brought forward the matter of the carly return of Miss Rania McPhillamy,…

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Soldier Settlers. Payments Not to Exceed Fair Surance. Paywents Not to Exceed Fair Value

Forbes Times · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 4

Mr. Ashford, Minister for Lands, last week gave a definite assurance that no soldier will be called upon to make any payments on his holding for…

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Soldiers Welcomed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 3

Civic receptions were tendered at Wyalong and West Wyalong on Saturday last to Sergeant J. Dixon, M.M Corporal J. Pencock, and Private R…

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Correspondence Placing Returned Soldiers on the Land. (To the Editor of the Grenfell Record)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 2

SIR,— The faults and mistakes in the settling of returned soldiers on the land are no doubt numerous, but one of the worst mistakes which are being…

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A Soldier's Letter Miss Isabel Redman, Spring Valley, Bimbi, is in receipt of the following: Charleroi, Belgium, March 6th, 1919

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 2

Dear kind friend,— I am today in possession of a pair of socks kindly sent by you, through the Australian Comfort Fund, which I have much…

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Mr. Buttenshaw and Preference to Soldiers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 June 1919 · page 5

Mr. Buttenshaw writes as Follows:-- ''I have been informed that quite recently a returned soldier was…

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Welcome Home

Western Champion · Thursday 12 June 1919 · page 12

Lance Corporal Arthur Willacy and Driver Dave Sinclair, both of whom have seen considerable active service returned to Parkes on Wednesday,…

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Welcome Home

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 3

On Wednesday last a public "welcome home" to-eight of our local lads who have returned since the '[?]lu restrictions were imposed, was…

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Welcome Home

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 6

A "welcome home" was tendered to Private Reg. Edmonds, at Hillside, the home of Mr and Mrs W. Thompson, Goonigal, on Tuesday night…

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Welcome Home. Three Returned Heroes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 1

On Saturday morning last, Sergeant J. Dixon, M.M., Corporal J. Peacock, and Private R. W. Cooper (who was for 19 months a prisoner of war in…

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Welcome Home at Mallee Plains. to Sergt. Worner, M.M. (Contributed.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 4

On Friday evening, May 30th, a welcome home was accorded at the Mallec Plains Hall to Sergeant W. Worner, M.M., (son of Mr. J…

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Grand Procession. Anzac Day Sports. Monday, June 23rd

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 3

Prizes for best turnout and comic display. Parkes Cadet Band in attendance…

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