Unique War Memento
At Mr D. A. Hansard's, Rankinstreet, is to be seen just now a really unique memento of the war, in the shape of a biscuit barrel constructed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1919
985 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 28 of 50
Anzac Sports. Monday Next, Prince of Wales Birthday. Big Day Expected
The Anzac Day sports, which had to be postponed as a result of the 'flu, will evenutate at Forbes on Monday next, June 23rd (Prince of Wales'…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Peace Terms Cannot Be Too Severe. Forbes Alderman Soldier's Opinion
Alderman W. D. Geddes, of Forbes, who has been away fighting for his country for some time, and concerning whose seat in the Council there was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Empire Soldiers' Club Work of Mrs. Chisholm and Miss McPHILLAMY. a Soldiers' Appreciation
Apropos of recent discussions in these columns and in the local Municipal Council as to the early return of Miss Rania McPhillamy, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Wall Soldier Welcomed
Beautiful was the night, on the 11th inst., when the residents of Walli decided to give a welcome home to Trooper Geoffrey Gee, on his return…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Anzac Sports. Successful Day Yesterday
The sports in aid of Forbes Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League, took place at Forbes showground yesterday, and were very well…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War-Savisig Certificates
INQUIRIES are being made at the offices of the New South Wales War Saving Council in reference to the safe keeping of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Anzac Celebration. the Postponed Sports and Concert. Successful Weather
King's weather prevailed on Prince of Wales' Birthday (yesterday), the occasion of the postponed Anzac gatacring. The committee controlling the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Official Luncheon. Mr Grimm Favors Soldiers' Requests
Mr Arthur Grimm, M.L.A., was the guest of honor at the official luncheon at the ground. During the course of the proceedings, Mr P…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Returned Soldiers' League. Last Week's Meeting
A meeting of the Returned Sailors & Soldiers' League, Forbes sub-branch was held in the council chambers on Thursday night, Mr. P. McNarasra…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Advocate Tuesday, June 24th., 1919. Reception of Returned Soldiers
VISITORS and others have often remarked that in no other town in New South Wales are soldiers tendered the same cordial and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Welcomed
Sergeant George Sam, M.M., Trooper A. W. Rose, and Private Everitt who arrived here on Wednesday, and Private J. N. Crowley, junr. and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Sayings
The new issue of War Savings Certificates is a step forward in the endeavor to stimulate thrift, among Australians. It is the wish of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →As for That "Stupid War," Mr. F. W. Hohenzollern Has an Alibi
MUCH water has gone over the mill-wheels of the nations and of the gods-- since the German Grown Prince was called " the most dangerous man in. Europe.'' Mr. F. W…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Miracle of Le Gateau. British Soldier Who Was Hidden for Four Years
Here is the miraculous story of a British soldier at Le Cateau. It is the story of what happened to a cavalryman named Fowler who was cut off when General…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Soldier Artist
One of Messrs. Hill & Co's. large show windows contains a fine display of oil paintings from the brush of exSergt. W. H. Lett. Sergeant Lett was…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Anzac Sports Guessing Competitions
The fat sheep in the weight guessing competition was dressed and weighed by Mr H. D. Lee, butcher, of Rankin-street, who certified that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Anzac Sports Some Further Particulars
Although the financial results of last Monday's Anzac sports are not yet definitely known, it is anticipated, with the art unon which is to be drawn on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Savings
The new issue of War Saving Certificates is a step forward in the endeavor to stimulate thrift among Australians. It is the wish of the New South…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Next War
"What are you going to do in the next great war, Dan?" asked his comrade jokingly of the young Geelong machine-gunner. "This is what I'm…
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