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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 5 of 15

Declare War on Weeds. Redistribution of Stock During Drought Has Vastly Increased the Menace

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 6

If the farmer were to look for an hotel-keeper willing to board him indefinitely for nothing, he would look for a long time: if he were to…

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Disabled Soldiers Arrival at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 4

Some time ago the members of the Forbes hospital committee were approached by the Red Cross Society, Sydney, asking if they would put up…

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Fire at Ooma Soldier-settler's Loss

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 4

A serious fire occurred at Ooma soldiers' settlement on Friday last, as a result of which Mr. Douglas M'Alistcr sustained a very heavy…

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Current Topics Settling Soldiers

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Lough[?]in) has announced that unless further funds are forthcoming from the Federal Treasurer disaster will overtake…

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Famous War Anniversary First Battle of Villers Bretonneux

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 April 1921 · page 2

Today is the third anniversary of the first battle of Viliers Bretonneux, when the 9th Australian Brigade, with worn[?]ut elements of the British 5th Army…

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The Invalid Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 2

The three invalid soldiers now at the local hospital, concerning whom particulars appeared in last issue of the "Advocate," are apparently…

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Soldiers' Bazaar Social

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 4

A final reminder is given of the social in aid of the refreshment stall in the L.C.B. Hall on Thursday night. The promoters have all arrangements…

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Deceased Soldiers Memorial Scrolls First Issue to Be Made

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 1

MELBOURNE.—The first of the memorial scrolls for issue to the next of kin of deceased members of the A.I.F. is about to be distributed from…

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Protest Upheld. the Recent Soldiers Sports

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 7

At the soldiers' sports on Anniversary Day last, a protest was entered by the local runner, S. Hoggert against C. Williams, winner of the…

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Anzac Day Sports

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

There was a good meeting of returned soldiers and other citizens on Monday evening last for the purpose of making further arrangements in…

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Disappearing War Prices

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 5

It is quite on tho cards that in another week or so butter will be down to 1/6per lb. It is better to fa[?]e the situation openly and admit the facts…

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Anzac Day All Nations' Fair Abandoned. Other Efforts to Go On

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

Despite the rain, which fell in torrents, the committee of the Anzac Day effort turned up in good numbers at the meeting last night. Mr. H. K…

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Pony and Galloway Club Race Meeting on April 27th for Hospital and Soldiers' Club

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

A meeting of members of the above was held at the Secretary's office on Wednesday night, when there were present Messrs T. Dwyer (chair), M…

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Soldiers' Club Social

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

The very inclement state of the weather last night milited strongly against a large attendance at the social in the L.C.B. Hall in aid of the…

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Soldiers' Estates for Sale Minister of Lands' Scheme

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 2

The Director of Soldier Settlement Mr. Watson, has been occupying some days at Young carrying out a scheme of Mr. Loughlin, Minister for Lands…

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Correspondence the Anzac Ball. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

Sir,—Will you please allow me to insert the following in your paper. When the movement for this year's Anzac ball was started, I made…

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Gifts for Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 2

The following have made donations to the three visiting soldiers in Forbes hospital Messrs J. B. Reymond and Sons, fruit: magazines,…

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Returned Soldiers' Bazaar

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

The bazaar and art union in aid of the local returned soldiers Club will be held in the Rio Hall on the nights of April 25, 26 and 27th. The…

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Proposed Site for Bridge at Soldier's Settlement, Bangaroo

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 2

At Saturday's meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council the President stated that nothing further had yet been done in regard to the above…

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Anzac Day. 25th APRIL. " When can their glory fade ?"

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 2

It has been decided that ANZAC Day will be commemorated in Grenfell, and the following suggestion by Mr. G Cousins was…

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