Affray on Steamer. Returned Soldier Blinded
During an affray on the steamer 'Burmah" at Townsville, Fireman Bailey a returned soldier, was struck on the eye which had been blinded by gas…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1920
382 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 20
Anzac Day Celebrations
The sub-committee, which was appointed at the initial meeting of the Anzac Day celebrations has arranged a very attractive programme…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Nitrogen From Leather. Peace-time Use for Soldiers' Kit
Perhaps the most interesting of the British army's subsidiary activities during the war was that concerned with salvage: worn-out clothing, discarded…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Gratuity
It was officially announced on Tuesday that members of the Commonwealth Expeditionary Forces, naval or military, will be required to produce their…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Holy Trinity Church. Parish Hall, or Soldiers' Memorial Hall
BISHOP LONG will open the above hall on Wednesday, 28th April. The dimensions of the building are: Main hall 60 x 28 x 12 : some of this space is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Anzac Day
it has been decided to hold an au[?] celebration at Forbes on Monday, April 26th, a sports [?]val eventuating on the show Ground with ball in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Anzac Day. To Be Fittingly Celebrated
On Tuesday evening a well attended and enthusiastic public meeting, convened by the Mayor, took place in the Municipal Council Chambers, to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Nitrogen From Leather. Peace-time Use for Soldiers' Kit
Perhaps the most interesting, of the British army's subsidiary activities during the war was that concerned with salvage: worn-out clothing, discarded…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Welcome Home
Tuesday night was a big night here as we welcomed our local nurse, Nurse Tomlinson, buck from the front and the Red Cross committee did…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Anzac Sports Arranging for Celebration
At the Council Chambers yesterday afternoon, the Mayor, Alderman E. Facey, occupied the chair at a meeting of the Anzac Commemoration…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Returned Sailors & Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia
A meeting of the R.S. and S.I.L. (Canowindra Sub-Branch) was held in the Commercial Room of the Royal Hotel on Saturday last. There was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cowra Soldiers' League
Mr. D. J. Toovey, the euergetic secretary of the above, was on Monday evening reappointed to that position. Now that the members are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Welcome Home
The welcome home tendered to Sister Tomlinson on her return from active service, was one of the biggest and best functions of the kind…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anzac Service
During the service last Sunday, Rev. Mr Calder announced that the next service (Presbyterian) would be held on Anzac Day, April 25, and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anzac Day Sports and Ball
A meeting of the Sports Committee of the Anzac Day carnival was hold on Thursday evening of last week, when it was announced that…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →District War Trophies
Arrangements for the distribution of war trophies have been decided upon by the Federal Government. They are to be controlled by State…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →What Might Have Been. a Short War. Professor David's Opinion
Professor David told members of the Institution of Surveyors recently that if more attention had been given to military survey in the recent war…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Forbes Advocate Friday, April 9, 1920. Current Topics. Distinguished Scholar and Soldier
Mr Vernon H. Treatt, a brother of Mesdames B. W. Parker and J. G. Killen, of this district, put the cap on a distinguished scholastic career…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bogus Blind Soldier Preying on the Public
For falsely representing himself to be a returned soldier, for illegally wearing a military uniform, and for imposing upon the public by…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldiers' Memorials Sir Neville Howse Opposed to Stone and Brass
Surgeon-General Sir Neville Howse, V.C., at Orange on Wednesday at the unveiling of a roll of honor at Canoblas, spoke in strong terms against the…
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