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

The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Returned Soldier's Bazaar

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

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw M.L.A., who was to have officially opened the bazaar on Monday evening, has advised that it is impossible for him to…

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

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

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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Where to Go on Anzac Day

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 2

Combined Church Service at Palace Theatre. Special Service at St. Raphael's Church. Sports Meeting at Showground in…

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Anzac Day. Anzac Answers. (Written in appreciation of the Anzacs shortly before her death by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 2

How did you answer England's cry, when it fell upon year ear ? With four hundred thousand fighting men, each one a volunteer…

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Anzac Efforts

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 2

A final reminder is necessary concerning the Anzac ball, to take place in the town hall on Wednesday night. Everything has been put in proper…

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Anzac Dinner

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 2

An Anzac dinner was given at the Vandenberg Hotel last night. His Worship the Mayor, Alderman R. S. Hawkins, presided, with the…

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In Honor of Anzac Celebrations at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 2

"To commemorate the glorious landing of Australia's sons at Anzac," was the object of the united service at the town hall on Sunday,…

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War Medals

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 2

The local presentation of British war medals and 1914-15 stars is to take place at the town hall to-morrow afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. Major…

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Anzac Day in the City Most Businesses Closed

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

Although not proclaimed a public, holiday, yesterday most of the business places closed. Immense numbers thronged the…

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War on Crows

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 2

Mr Reg. Coward, of Carrawobitty station, this district, has shown us a photo of a crow trap on Carrawobitty containing 32 crows. In two days…

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Soldiers' Club Bazaar the Opening Night Big Attendance—good Business

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

Last night was the opening night of the bazaar in aid of the Returned Soldiers' Club, and if the attendance and liberal patronage is to be…

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Incident at Town Hall Returned Soldier and Union Jack

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

The Town Hall was gaily decorated inside, but there was no flags outside. A returned soldier mounted the Rostrum with a Union Jack and…

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Closer Settlement. Payments by Soldiers and Other Settlers Appeal by the Minister

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 8

Mr. Longhlin, Minister for Lands, recently expressed pleasure with the way the settlers under the Closer Settlement Acts, including many…

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Barmedman Soldier's Memorial Pork Residents' Proud Achievement

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 6

The Soldiers Memorial Park situated at the corner of Loftus and Queen Streets, isindeed a beauty spot. The growth of the trees (of various…

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The Spirit of Anzac. 'The Day' Fittingly Celebrated Inspiring Patriotic Addresses

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 3

The third anniversary of that day of days, Anzac Day, was kept a close holiday and fittingly celebrated here on Monday, with a Combined Church…

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Anzac Answers

Western Champion · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 5

How did you answer England's cry, when it fell upon your ear? With four hundred thousand fighting men, each one a volunteer:…

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Anzac Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 2

The public meeting in the Royal Hall on Monday night was very largely attended, the building being packed…

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Anzac Day at Cookamidgera

Western Champion · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 13

A goodly number of returned soldiers and their relatives and friends assembled at the railway station at Cookamidgera shortly before 11 o'clock…

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Anzac Day. a Commemorative Gathering. Special Church Services

Western Champion · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 15

Shall we forget? The passing years May dull the sorrow and the pain; Time's soothing hand will dry our tears,…

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Soldiers' Memorials

Western Champion · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 13

A public meeting has been called by the Mayor for Thursday next, May 5, to make final arrangements for the establishment of a memorial avenue…

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