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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 8 of 20

Welcome Home

Western Champion · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 13

Lieut. Douglas Ross, who enlisted from Parkes early in 1915, returned by Wednesday's train, and was given the usual public welcome in the…

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Anzac Day

Western Champion · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 13

On Sunday next, 25th inst., Anzac Day, special services have been arranged to be held in the local churches at the usual hours, and a short…

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Soldiers' Graves

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 2

AT the public meeting on Monday night to consider the matter of the Soldiers' Memorial, a suggestion by Mr. Cousins was…

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Soldiers Memorial

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 2

THE public meeting in the Masonic Hall on Monday night in connection with the above matter was poorly attended, and by no means representative of the town and…

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Anzac Day

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 9
Also in Canowindra Star and Eugowra News

Monday next, 26th inst., will be observed locally as a public holiday. All the buisness houses have decided to close their place of business for that…

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Anzac Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 6

A silver cup of very nice design has been obtained for the Anzac Cup at the soldiers' sports on Monday next, and same is now on view…

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Anzac Day Service

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 4

It now transpires that it has been definitely arranged that the Moderators of the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Mr Gordon will…

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Current Topics. Entries for Anzac Soprts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 6

The closing of entries for the Anzac sports to be held on Monday, has been extended, and entries will now close to-nught. Already very good…

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Anzac Celebrations Memorial Service, Sports, and Dance. Big Success Anticipated

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 2

The second annual re-union locally in connection with Anzac Day takes place on Monday next, April 26th, und altogether very enjoyable, and…

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Craze of "Seminudity." a Post-war Fad

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 2

"The present fashion among some women of leaving the larger part of the upper body exposed is inviting calamity." So said Dr. C. E…

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War Risk Premiums A.m.p. Society

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 5

The ballot held by the Australian Mutual Provident Society in respect to the proposal by Mr. Gerald R. Campbell that the extra war risk…

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Blinded Soldiers' Enterprise

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 5

Inaugurated on October 20th, 1919, the N.S.W. Blinded Soldiers' Tea Company Ltd. has already achieved the prime objects of its promoters,…

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Anzac Day To be THE Day of the Year. Arrangements Locally

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 2

Boys of Australia, you've proved true blue, Fighting for freedom, bravely, staunch and true…

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Arguments Saturday, April 24th, 1920 Local and General Anzac Sunday at St. Raphael's

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 2

All Catholic returned soldiers of Cowra and district are invited to assist at the 11 o'clock Mass at St. Raphael's Church on Sunday next…

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The Blinded Soldiers Enterprise

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 2

INAUGURATED on October 20th, 1910, the N.S.W. Blinded Soldiers' Tea Co. Ltd. has already acheived the prime objects of its promoters, and is now…

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Anzac Day Collections

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 4

The collection at the West Wyalong Andae Day Service on Sunday afternoon amounted to £9/17/8, and at Wyalong £3. The collection was in…

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Anzac Day Memorial Service

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 3

Sunday last was the fifth anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli by tho Australians, and the memorial service held at the town hall by the…

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Lady Astor Confesses Hate of Prohibition. American Returned Men Vow not to Marry. (Published by Arrangement)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 5

Prohibitionists have attempted to show that Lady Astor, the British woman M.P., is on their side. That is untrue. Lady Astor believes in…

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Anzac Day at Barmedman. Big Carnival and Ball

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 4

Banned was en fete yesterday when a big sports carnival and ball was held under the auspices of the R.S.S.I.L. and in aid of its funds…

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