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

The wars & local soldiers, 1920

382 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 19 of 20

Train and Tram Passes for Maimed Soldiers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 4

The Limbless and Maimed Soldiers Association has been informed by the government that railway passes are not available for armless men and…

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Unveiling of Prize Gun. Interesting Ceremony at Soldier's Club. In the Presence of a Large and Enthusiastic Gathering

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 2

As briefly stated in our last issue quite a large gathering was in evidence at the Soldier's Club on Saturday afternoon last, when the…

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Appalling War Figures

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 November 1920 · page 4

THE number of men engaged was 60 millions. The number of workers behind the men in the lines was four to one—240…

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Soldiers Club Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 November 1920 · page 1

A meeing of the soldiers club was then held, Mr. Phillips reported that he had interviewed 3 or 4 of the members…

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Soldier Prisoners Escape From Emu Plains Farm

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 November 1920 · page 4

Two returned soldiers made their escape from Emu Plains prison farm during Sunday night by removing the nuts from the flooring boards and…

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Soldiers' League Meeting at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 6

A meeting of the Forbes branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League was held on Tuesday evening last…

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Presbyterian Church Unveiling of Honour Roll Visit of the Moderator

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 November 1920 · page 2

On Sunday, 12th December, the Honor Board at the Presbyterian Church will be unveiled by the Right Rev. J. H. Craig, M.A., Moderator of the…

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War Trophy

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 26 November 1920 · page 5

The Boree Shire Council having been [?]otified that applications for war trophies must be in the hands of the body controlling same by the 30th inst., a…

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Farms for Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 November 1920 · page 6

A recent Government "Gazette" contains a notification regarding eight farms at Bangaroo, which have been reserved for soldiers. The…

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Government & Returned Soldiers Sir T. Henley's Criticism A.w.u. and the Farmers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 26 November 1920 · page 4

Sir Thomas Henley moved at the National Conference expressing indig' nation at the action of the Governments distorting the Returned…

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Preference to Soldiers an Alderman's Criticism

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 5

When the Finance Committee's report was being dealt with at the Council meeting on Friday night, Alderman Johnson said he intended to move that…

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Soldiers' Club

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 7

In addition to the soldiers, the following ladies were also present: —Mosdames A. B. Grellman, M. R. Archer E. G. Alight, C. A…

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War Trophy for Canowindra

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 3 December 1920 · page 2

At a meeting held in the School of Arts on Thursday evening, presided over by Mr. C. L. T. McDonagh. it was decided to make application for a…

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Soldiers' Advance Increase Not Practicable

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 December 1920 · page 7

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., forwards the following:—Dear Sir,—In reply to your representations on behalf of the Lachlan…

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Burrangong Shire. Bribbaree War Memorial

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 December 1920 · page 2

AT the last meeting of the Burrangong Shire Council an intimation was received that an officer of the Department of Local…

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The Ex-soldier's Litany

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 11 December 1920 · page 3

Lord have mercy upon us. Remember, Lord, our offenses; neither forget Thon that we served, even as we were bid. Spare us, good…

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The Advocate Tuesday, December 14, 1920 LOCAL & General Returned Soldiers League

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 December 1920 · page 4

A meeting of members of the above will be held at the Metropolitan Hotel on Friday night next at 8 p.m. Result of shoot on Saturday last,…

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Returned Soldier's Luck

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 December 1920 · page 3

A returned soldier employed at Mr Todd's, "Brookfleld," stepped off a harvester and severly injured the ligaments of his leg, necessitating…

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The Ex-soldier's Litany

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 December 1920 · page 2

Lord have mercy upon us. Remember, Lord, our offenses; neither forget Thou that we served, even as we were bid. Spare us, good…

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"Diggers" Say Good-bye to Rev. Jas. Barr. An Enjoyable Evening at the Soldiers' Club

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 22 December 1920 · page 2

One of the most representative gatherings of soldiers and their Friends ever assembled here was in evidence at the Memorial Hall on…

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