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

The wars & local soldiers, 1922

238 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 12

Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Trundle Ex-soldier's Bad Luck

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 3

Mr. Blundell, a returned soldier-settler on Simmons Estate, met with a painful accident on Sunday. He was assisting to handle a young horse…

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Bribbaree Soldiers' Memorial

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 2

THERE was a very large gathering at Bribbaree on Sunday afternoon last the occasion being the unveiling of the Soldiers Memorial (a full description…

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Ooma Soldiers' Settlement Question of Extending Payments

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 6

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A. forwards us the result of a deputation by returned soldiers to the Minister, recently introduced by him, asking…

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Soldiers' Re-union Dinner. An Enjoyable Function

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 February 1922 · page 4

The annual Re-union Dinner, under the auspices of the West Wyalong Returned Soldiers' Club took place at the Metropolitan…

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Bishop Long After-war, Problems. and Some Impressions of Men

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 5

His Lordship the Right Rev. Dr. Long, Bishop of Bathurst, interested his hearers on Monday evening last, when, after the tea in connection with…

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Soldiers Want Employment In Defence Department Minister's Reply. (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 6

MELBOURNE. — Mr Massey Greene replying to the soldiers, said it was impossible to make room for additional men in the…

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Car Crashes Into Waggon. Six Persons Injured. Invalid Soldiers the Victims (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 6

MELBOURNE. — A collision occurred between a motor car and a Chinese waggon at St. Kilda last night…

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Anzac Memorial Definite Proposals (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 28 February 1922 · page 4

As a definite proposal for an Anzae Memorial, it is proposed to erect in Cook Park, a memorial hall, a campanile and cenotaph,…

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Palesthan Soldier Settlers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 March 1922 · page 8

At a recent meeting of the Local Land Board consideration was given to the applicants of the Palesthan soldier settlers for reappraisement of…

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Anzac Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 6

The Premier on Wednesday announced that it had been decided to comply with the request of the Returned Soldiers' League to have Anzac…

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Bena War Trophy

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 2

The unveiling of the Bena War Trophy will be celebrated on Easter Monday by holding a sports meeting in the day time, with a…

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Repatriation Act. Interest to Returned Men

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 3

The Secretary of the R.S.S.I. League has forwarded the following for publication:— The question of pensions has…

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Soldiers' Club Social

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 4

The social which is being tendered by the members of the Returned Soldiers' Club on Tuesday next, 14th inst., applies to all…

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Fatal Motor Accident Returned Soldier's Death Car Collides with Tree

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 4

A shocking accident occurred during the early hours of Friday morning in the vicinity of Calleen, as a result of which Mr…

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Rand War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 2

The concentration of Government forces has proceeded apace and large numbers are now available in the Government…

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Womens War Memorial Deputation Asks for Site

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 March 1922 · page 2

A deputation from the Soldiers and Sailors' Wives and Mothers' Victory Association waited on Mr Valder, in the absence of the…

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Hay's War Memorial. Mr. Mutch Lays Foundation Stone

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 March 1922 · page 6

Hay.—The Minister for Education (Mr Mutch), the Director of Education Board), Colonel Wellg (architect), W. Bruce…

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War on the Rand Six Hundred Casualties Estimated. Strikers' Premeditated Plan Trades Hall at Behoni Demolished by Aeroplane Bomb

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 March 1922 · page 4

The fighting on the Rand, is assuming alarming proportions. newspapers describe the situation as civil war…

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Anzac Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 2

It is announced that the annual Anzac Ball, under the auspices of the Returned Sailors & Soldiers' League, will take place in the Town Hall on…

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Temora War Memorial Unveiling Date Fixed for Anzao Day

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 1

A public meeting was held at the Temora Council Chambers on Wednesday evening to arrange the unveiling ceremony in…

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