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

The wars & local soldiers, 1921

299 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 15

War[?]in Estate Closer Settlement Promotion

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 9

Mr M. M. Flannery, M.L.A., forwards the following for publication Sir,—In reply to your representations on behalf of Mr William…

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The Hospital List of Names of District Soldiers

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 6

Some difficulty having been experienced in completing the list of names of soldiers for the Hospital Honor Roll, we give below the names as now…

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War Trophy Rejected

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 July 1921 · page 6

Members of the city council's works committee (Forbes) reported at last meeting of the council that they had inspected the gun allotted to Forbes…

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War on Dogs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 2

During the dance on Friday night last the dog poisoner made a raid on the dogs around the village and brought to a sudden end quite a…

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£440,000,000 Australia's War Debt

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 4

Sir Joseph Cook informed Mr Ryan that Australia's war bill is £440,000,000…

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BEDGERABONG (From Our Own Correspondent.) Our War Trophy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 2

A public meeting was held on Saturday afternoon to make arrangements re the unveiling of the machine gun which has been allotted…

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In Memory of a Soldier

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 4

Mrs S. Combe, of Spring Street, Forbes, has received from the Base Records Office, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, a scroll issued by His…

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DEATH Or Returned Soldier

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 4

Erie S. McFarlan, a returned, soldier, who has resided in Canowindra for the past 12 months or so, passed away in Cowra yesterday…

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Sad Fatal Accident. Returned Soldier Killed by Being Thrown from a Sulky

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 5

Whilst coming towards Cowra from Barryrenie at 8.30 yesterday morning Mr. Samuel Burke, of Barryrenie, came across the prostrate…

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Sudden End of a Returned Soldier. Dies in Canowindra-Cowra Train

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 5

On the arrival of the train from Canowindra on Wednesday last a man was found in one of the carriages apparently in an unconsoions condition…

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Returned Men's Deaths

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 July 1921 · page 1

COWRA—A returned soldier nam ed Eric Sinclair McFarlane aged 40 died on the Canowindra-Cowra train on Wednesday. He was a native of…

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War Service Homes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 July 1921 · page 3

Melbourne, — Referring to the vexed question of excess costs of war service homes, the AssistantMinister for Repatriation (Mr…

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Soldier Farms Position Now Acute Settlers' Allowances May Be Cut Off Extraordinary Attitude of Federal Ministers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 July 1921 · page 4

The position in regard to soldiers setlements in this State goes from Lad to worse. The latest is that, if the…

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Soldiers' Farms Trying to Solve Problem

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 6

Some method of settling the acute difficulties which have arisen between the State and Federal Governments Sn connection with the…

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Official End of War

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 2 August 1921 · page 7

Mr Lloyd George announced in the House of Commons that the date for the termination of war, excepting with Turkey, has been fixed…

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Soldiers' Graves Men Who Died in Australia

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 2 August 1921 · page 3

On the graves of certain soldiers who died in Australia headstones will be erected, and the Commonwealth Department of Works and…

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Soldiers Club Bazzar Balance Sheet

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 2 August 1921 · page 1

COMRADES,—We herewith submit our report and statement of receipts and expenditure in connection with our…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Literary Institute Amalgamation Agreed to by Subscribers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 2 August 1921 · page 1

A special general meeting of subscribers of the West Wyalong Literary Institute was held on Friday night last to consider the proposal…

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Returned Sailors and Soldiers imperial League of Australia. Local Branch Res-union

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 4

The above was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening last, and was very largely attended. Mr. Clem Harris (President) was in the chair…

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Soldiers' Club Social

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 4

We give a reminder that a social under the auspices of the Soldiers' Club will be held in the L.C.B. Hall on Thursday night. A good time…

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