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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 9 of 20

Anzac Day Celebrations. Combined Services at Wyalong and West Wyalong

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 1

Anzac Day was celebrated locally on Sunday by the holding of combined services at Wyalong and West Wyalong. The weather conditions…

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Soldiers' Tribute. To the Memory of Fallen Comrades

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 3

Members of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia, Forbes sub-branch, paid a tribute to the memory of their fallen…

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Anzac Sunday Combined Service

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 2

The tumult and the shouting dies, The captains and the kings depart, Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice—An humble and a contrite heart,…

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Anzac Day. Celebrated in Delightful Weather

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 2

"There are scarcely any graves in the hundreds of thousands that lie about the battlefields of the Great War upon which we may…

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The Blinded Soldiers' Enterprise

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 3

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

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Dinner to Soldiers

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 2

At 12.15 the soldiers and their relatives were entertained at dinner, the catering for which was splendidly carried out by Mr. W. Stowart…

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Opening of Soldiers' Club

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 2

The day's proceedings were commenced with the opening of the Soldiers' Club, a very presentable building erected by the people of the…

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Anzac Day. Memorial Service and Dedication. United Public Service. an Impressive Ceremony

Western Champion · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 6

Shall we forget? The passing years May dull the sorrow and the pain; Time's healing hand may dry our tears— Oh, say not they were shed in vain…

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Soldiers' Tea. the Blinded Soldiers' Enterprise

Western Champion · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 22

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

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Anzac Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 9

On Sunday last Anzac memorial services were held in the Presbyterian Church, Parkes, and in the afternoon, memorial trees were planted in…

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On Anzac Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 9

A number of our people made the trip to Bogan Gate races on Monday. They backed the usual number of winners, but came back not much to…

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Anzac Day Sports and Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 5

A meeting of the Anzac Day Sports Committee will be held in the Council Chambers to-night, at which it was hoped to wind-up [?]…

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Anzac Day in Aid of Proposed Memorial Hospital. Over a Thousand Pounds Raised

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 5

During the five years of war the people of Canowindra and district demonstrated over and over again their ability and willingness to contribute…

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Latest Telegraphic. War Service Homes. Mr Hughes' Threat. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 5

The Prime Minister declares that unless the men employed on War Service Homes work the full 44 hours per week, the Repatriation…

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Soldiers' Grievances. An Inquiry Promised

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 5

The Minister for Defence has promised an inquiry into alleged dismissals of returned soldiers from Victoria Barracks, Sydney, while…

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Soldiers' Stock Rates

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 10

At a meeting of the Mudgee P.P. Board, the Stock Department forwarded an opinion of the Crown Solicitor that the board would not be in order…

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Work of the Cowra Branch. Repatriating Our Soldiers

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 2

We have been courteously handed the following figures which were submitted at the last meeting of the local Repatriation Committee by the…

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Soldiers and Empire Day

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 5

Brigadier General Cox, C B., C.M. G., D.S.O., Y.D., makes the following appeal to local soldiers:—"There are places in France and…

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Governor's Assent. to War Gratuities Bill

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

The Governor's assent has been [?]ven to the War Gratuities Bill. REVOLT IN MEXICO. It is understood that virtually two…

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Lady War Doctor Welcomed to Barmedman

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 4 May 1920 · page 8

A number of residents assembled at the the Barmedman school of Arts on Thursday last to welcome home Dr Robertson, daughter of Mrs. L…

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