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

The wars & local soldiers, 1923

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Anzac Ball

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 5

This always popular and enjoyable annual function, under the auspices of the local branch of the R.S.L., was quite equal to its predecessors…

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Anzac Day, 1923

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 5

Not alone for our loved and honored dead Whose great unselfish sacrifice was lead…

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Anzac Day. An Original Acrostic

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 5

Austral’s brave heroes, fearless and true, N-oblest scions of a valorous race, Z-ealous patriotis whose deeds imbue…

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Anzac Day. Commemoration Service in Town Hall

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 5

Anzac Day in Forbes was marked [?] a combined commemo[?] held in the Town Hall [?] p.m. [?] Rev. H. H. Pri[?]…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Service Large Attendance — Impressive Address

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 1

The number of people who attended the Anzac Day Memorial service in Davys' Hall on Wednesday night was nearly double…

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At St. John’s Church of England. Large Number of Communicants on Anzac Day

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 5

A special Service was held at St. John’s at 7.30 on Anzac Day, Rev, H. H. Mirrington being the officiating clergyman. Holy Communion…

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Anzac Day in Cowra Celebrated in Glorious Weather Combined Religious Service Large Gathering at the Palace Theatre. Impressive Addresses by Rev. McGREGOR and Wesley and Captain Smith

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 5

There was a very large gathering at the Palace Theatre, and there was a good muster of members of the Light Horse, who marched to the theatre…

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Anzac Day at Cargelligo Unveiling of Soldiers' Memorial Some Stirring Speeches

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 1 May 1923 · page 3

The soldiers', monument [?]emorial in Liberty Park was officially unveiled on Wednesday last; Anzac Day. It is made wholly of…

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Soldier's Settlers Advances

Western Champion · Thursday 3 May 1923 · page 23

The Minister administering soldier settlement (Mr. Wearne) has considered how some relief could be afforded in the way of giving more…

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No Good From War

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 11

Preaching in Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton, Archdeacon Tress strongly condemned the widely supported belief that war…

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On Anzac Night

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 1

"It may interest you to know that fourteen returned soldiers slept in our sheter on Anzac night." So spoke Rev. H. C…

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The Official History of the War

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 3

We are indebted to the publishers, Messrs. Angus and Robertson, 89 [?]lereagh-stret. Sydney, a copy of the seventh volume of the…

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King's Hope "No Men who Make War."

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 7

Rome. — King George, in tlie course of an impressive speech delivered at the foot of the Cross of Sacrifice, Montecchlo, said— 'I…

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Soldier Settlers Wire Netting Debts Ministerial Sympathy

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 4

Bathurst, Saturday.—A strong protest has been made against the action of the Pastures Protection Board in blaming the…

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Soldiers' Memorial At Mirrool

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 4

A public meeting was held last week with a view to getting a war memorial erected in Mirrool. Mr Max McCrone was voted to…

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Soldier Settlement Money

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 7

Financial arrangements connected with soldier settlements are among the subjects listed for discussion at the forthcoming…

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Unveiling of the Soldiers' Memorial

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 2

The Mayor (Aid. J. M. Durning) said they had gathered for the purpose of seeing the foundation stone of the Soldiers…

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The War on the Locust How Swarms Are Destroyed at Klerksdorp

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 12

Klerksdorp.— Locusts are the sole topic of conversation here, and considering that they bid fair to absorb the best part of the…

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Change of Policy Soldiers' Farms Open to Civilians

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 6

Immediate steps will be taken by the Minister for Lands (Mr. Wearne) to deal with the problem of forfeited soldiers' farms and…

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Anzac Day a National Holiday

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 May 1923 · page 7

The Premiers' Conference on Friday last decided to observe Anzac Day, April 25th, on the actual day of the landing. The day…

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