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

The wars & local soldiers, 1925

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How Britain Can Pay Her War Debts to America Australia's Wool Can Help

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 2

Following up an article by Mr. F. Darling (director of the London Joint City and Midland Bank) in the "National Review," urging that all…

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Unveiling Soldiers' Memorial

Western Champion · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 13

The memorial to the fallen soldiers of the district, which has been erected in the Parkes Cemetery by the returned soldiers and the Girl War…

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Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 4

The Hon. Publicity Officer writes: The State Executive of the Returned Soldiers League cannot let this opportunity pass without wishing all the…

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Forbes Soldiers' Memorial Another Generous Offer

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 11

Mr. A. E. Jones, of "Mountain View," Wirrinya, is trying to give the funds for the proposed Soldiers' Memorial another boost upwards. He…

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Latest Telegraphic War on the Waterfront. Whole Aspect Changed. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 2

Yesterday's fight at Miller's Point appears to be the prelude to a long and bitter waterside war. It has changed the whole aspect of the…

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Laying of Foundation Stone Lyndhurst Soldiers’ Memorial Hall

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 1

Mr. A. E. Beer, hon. sec., forwarded an invitation to the Crs. to be present at the laying of the foundation stone of the Lyndhurst Soldiers’…

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Our Fallen Soldiers. Unveiling the Memorial

Western Champion · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 6

The memorial which has been erected in the Parkes cemetery by the returned soldiers of the district and the members of the Girls Patriotic…

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“Pincher.” in Peace and War. Introduction

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 3

I AM continually being asked why I made a hero of a sneak thief— why I created Pincher. Is there any such person? There is, and this is how I met him. It was Derby Day, 1909, and I was standing on the hill…

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Hawkesbury Agricultural College Soldiers' Memorial Hall Committee's Appeal (Reprinted from the "Hawkesbury Herald," Richmond.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 4

With the object of building a Soldiers' Memorial Hall at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College the committee of the fund is appealing to all Old…

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Forbes Soldiers' Memorial Wake Up, Forbes! More Interest Needed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 12

We have been asked to publish the following letter in connection with the Forbes Soldiers' (Memorial, and addressed to every resident of Forbes…

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“Pincher.” in Peace and War. Introduction

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 2

I AM continually being asked why I made a hero of a sneakthief—why I created Pincher. Is there any such person? There is, and this is how I met him. It was Derby Day, 1909, and I was standing on the hill…

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New Tactics Objection to Returned Soldiers (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 2

New tactics were yesterday adopted by Waterside Workers Federation members, some of whom objected to working with men from the…

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Forbes Soldiers' Memorial

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 10

Another meeting of the committee of the Forbes Soldiers' Memorial will be held in the council chambers at 8 o'clock tonight, and a good…

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Lyndhurst Soldiers’ Hall

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 6

On Saturday afternoon, before a large gathering, the foundation stone of the Lyndhurst Soldiers’ Memorial Hall was l[?]id by Dr. Long, Bishop of…

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Forbes Soldiers' Memorial Swimming Carnival, February 11. Continental at Night

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1925 · page 1

The committee of the Forbes Soldiers Memorial met on Friday night. Those present were Ald. W. J. Thomson (chairman), Messrs. M…

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Forbes Soldiers' Memorial Tuesday Night's Public Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 9

Although there was a fair attendance at the public meeting called by the Mayor in connection with the Forbes Soldiers' Memorial on Tuesday…

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Forbes Soldiers' Memorial

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 10

Owing to the state of the weather on Wednesday night there was not a large crowd in attendance at the dance in Muiyandry Hall, in…

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“Pincher.” in Peace and War. Introduction

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 2

I AM continually being asked why I made a hero of a sneak thief—why I created Pincher. Is there any such person ! There Is, and this is how I met him. It was Derby Day, 1909, and I was standing on the hill…

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Prophecy Came True Returned Soldier Drowned

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 1

The sad fate of a returned soldier was the subject of a magisterial inquiry at Wagga, when Mr. Gibson (police magistrate) inquired into the…

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Soldiers' Memorial Institute Donations to Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 2

The Citizens Committee of the West Wyalong Soldiers' Memorial Institute recently circularised the district, appealing for funds to enable…

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