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

The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Dr. S. P. Lyttle Honored. Presentations by Soldiers and Citizens

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 3

Dr. S. P. Lyttle, who is commencing practice at Goulburn, was tendered a farewell and presentations at the Shire Hall on Tuesday night last. The…

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Soldier's Block Abandoned Near Ungarie Action by the Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 1

At Friday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council, Cr. Wilson said a block formerly occupied by a returned soldier named Hambly had been…

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The Hospital List of Names of District Soldiers. for Memorial Tablets

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 7

Below we give the names of district soldiers who enlisted and went on active service during the great war. The list is published in order that it might…

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Returned Soldier's Employment Act. Attitude of Members of the State Parliament

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 5

In pursuance of a resolution of Congress of the R.S. & S.I. League of Australia in December last, a circular letter was forwarded asking each…

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Soldiers' Club Bazaar

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 4

Thursday, March 10th has been fixed as the date of a social in the L.C. B. Hall in aid of the Fancy Stall of the above. The ladies concerned are…

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Another £400,000 for Soldier Settlement in N.s.w

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 4

The Federal Treasurer states that he has allotted another £400,000 to this State for soldier settlement…

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Parkes War Trophy

Western Champion · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 13

In a recent issue the Forbes "Gazette" says, referring to the question of war trophies:—"We have been assured by an alderman (always an…

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Anzac Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 6

A meeting of the Anzac Day sports ami ball committee will be held in the town hall on Monday evening next at 8 p.m., when arrangements…

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Soldiers' League

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 4

An important meeting of the West Wyaloug sub, branch of the Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' League will be held at the M.U. Hall on Monday…

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Function for Soldiers Bazaar at Mr Helyar's Residence

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 9

A very enjoy able evening was spent at Mr H. R. Helyar's spacious residence and grounds last night, when a swimming carnival and euchre party…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Mr Archer Elected President

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 4

A special meeting of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League, West Wyalong sub branch, was held at the M. U. Hall last night. Mr. Archer…

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Anzac Day Local Celebration Arranged a Comprehensive Programme

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 6

There was a good attendance at the meeting of the Anzac Day committee on Monday night, Mr. P. M'Namara occupying the chair…

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The After-war Slump

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 6

Lust March London tailors were demanding and getting £18 for a lounge suit (writes John Sandes in the "Daily Telegraph"). This morning…

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Returned Soldiers' Club Social

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

We give a reminder that a social in aid of the fancy Stall of the above will he held in the L.C.B. Hall on Thursday night next. The…

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The Hospital List of Names of District Soldiers. for Memorial Tablets

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 7

Below we give the names of district soldiers who enlisted and went on active service during the great war. The list, is published in order that it might…

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West Wyalong's War Trophy Trench Mortar Arrives

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 8 March 1921 · page 4

The war trophy allotted to West Wyalong arrived yesterday afternoon and is now on view in the yard of the Shire Chambers pending the…

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Soldiers' Club Bazaar

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 8 March 1921 · page 4

An important meeting of the Ladies Committee will be held at the Shire Hall tonight, when the election of a 'President takes place. In…

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Soldier Finance Minister Promises Changes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 8 March 1921 · page 3

A deputation representing the Victoria branch of the Returned Soldiers' League and the Soldiers' Fathers' Association waited upon the…

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Returned Soldiers Annual Meeting of Members

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 March 1921 · page 8

The third annual meeting of the Forbes sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League was held last night. There was a…

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Apathetic Soldiers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 March 1921 · page 4

Melbourne — Many Victorian returned soldiers show remarkable apathy in matters in which they are dir ectly, and sometimes, financially…

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