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

The wars & local soldiers, 1925

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Correspondence Forbes War Memorial. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 12

Sir,--It will be an everlasting disgrace to Forbes if the proposed Wa-Memorial has to be abandoned. A few have realised their…

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Archives Sealed Soldiers and Sailors' Memorial

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 1

A space beneath the foundation stone of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial building at West Wyalong, which had been reserved as a…

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"MISUNDERSTANDING" That £250,000 for Soldiers Mr. Wearne Explains

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 8

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Wearne) states that the report from Gunnedah that £250,000 would be made available to meet the…

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Pincher How Pincher Enlisted

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 1

My landlady was giggling despite heroic efforts to refrain. “There’s your funny little man downstairs, sir, and—oh! ’e ain’t half…

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For Soldier Settlers £250,000 Granted. Ministerial Announcement

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 6

A most Important statement was made by the Minister for Lands, Mr. W. E. Wearne, on Saturday night at a conference with the…

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Stronger Wool Market War-time and Current Prices

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 4

Winchombe, Carson, Ltd, report:--French buyers, who were sparse operators at Australian wool sales during January and February, have of late…

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Deceased Soldiers Memorial Album in Soldiers' Club Relatives Invited to Send Photos

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 6

The West Wyalong and District Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Club is anxious to get a collection of photos of deceased soldiers for insertion in…

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“Lest We Forget” Anzac Day Meeting Lapses

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 4

At the appointed hour on Wednesday evening the only ones in attendance at the Municipal Council Chambers in answer to an advt. inserted…

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The Stronger Wool Market War-Time and Current Prices

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 10

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. write:- French buyers, who were sparse operators at Australian wool sales during January and February, have of late…

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Deceased Soldiers Memorial Album in Soldiers' Club Relatives Invited to Send Photos

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 8

The West Wyalong and District Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Club is anxious to get a collection of photos of deceased soldiers for insertion in…

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Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Club Furnishing Club Rooms

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 9

A committee meeting of the above Club was held in the Shire Hall on Monday night last. There were present Messrs A. B. Grellman (chair),…

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Anzac Day

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 31 March 1925 · page 2

P.J.A. writes: "The 25th of April is looming in the distance—"Last we forget," or leave the arrangements till the last minute, let us bestir…

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The Australian War Memorial Museum

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 2

VISITORS to Sydney this Easter will find the Royal Show has a close vival as regards interest and patronage in the Australian War Memorial Muesum, which…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Grenfell Sue-branch

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 2

A MEETING was hold on Saturday night in the Parish hall, there being present Dr. Fen wick (presiding), Messrs. Home, Blakeney Lindsay, Farrell, Forbes…

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The Australian War Memorial Museum

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 6

Visitors to Sydney this Easter will And that the Royal Show has a close rival as regards interest and patronage in the Australian War Memorial…

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Soldiers' Sons Launching Out in Life Education Board's Assistance

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 1

Since the Soldiers' Children Education Board was Instituted, over four years ago, 1504 children have been trained In trades and professions…

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Anzac Ball

Cowra Free Press · Monday 6 April 1925 · page 2

All Ladies interested in the Red Cross and the Returned Soldiers’ League are invited to meet the Anzac Ball Committee at the Memorial Hall…

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Anzac Ball

Cowra Free Press · Monday 6 April 1925 · page 2

Don’t miss the annual Anzac Ball Friday, 24th April, in the Centenial Hall—the opening ball of the season. The committee of the Ball desire…

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Deceased Soldiers Memorial Album in Soldiers' Club Relatives Invited to Send Photos

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 April 1925 · page 6

The West Wyalong and District Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Club is anxious to get a collection of photos of deceased soldiers for insertion in…

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To Returned Soldiers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 April 1925 · page 8

"The Annual Congress of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League will be opened by the State Governor (Sir Dudley De Chair) in…

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