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

The wars & local soldiers, 1925

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Woodstock Opening of Soldiers’ Memorial Hall. Ceremony to Be Performed by Sir Neville Howse, V.c., M.h.r

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 4

The work of erecting the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall having been completed, arrangements have been made to officially open same on May 7th. The…

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Anzac Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 April 1925 · page 2

ANZAC DAY was celebrated in Grenfell by a combined service at the Monument, and afterwards in the Royal Hall, Rev…

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Anzac!

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 28 April 1925 · page 1

Visions. Ten years ago to-day. The [?]ream of Australian manhood! Those glowering heights that afterwards spelled Anzac!…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Service at West Wyalong Homage Paid by Large Assemblage

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 28 April 1925 · page 2

Saturday last, the 10th anniversary of the Landing at Gallipoll, was observed locally as a close holiday. The various Churches held special…

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Anzac Day Tenth Anniversay Solemnly Observed in Cowra. Large Congregations Attend Combined and Catholic Services

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 28 April 1925 · page 3

The Palace Theatre was well filled with worshippers, including a fair sprinkling of returned soldiers and members of the Light Horse from…

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Anzac Day Sports Held in Dreary Weather. a Large Number of Visiting Competitors. Members of Local Troop Win Majority of Events

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 28 April 1925 · page 3

As has been the practice for some years the members of the local Light Horse troop conducted Military Sports on the Showground, which were very…

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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 28 April 1925 · page 3

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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Grenfell Anzac Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 7

The 10th anniversary of the landing of the Anzacs on the hostile shores of Gallipoli was celebrated here by a march through the streets…

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To the Editor the Anzac Ball

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 3

Sir,—May I ask for a small space in your paper to ventilate what I consider a grievance, and that is the action of the members of the Cowra…

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The Great War

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 7

With the return of Anzac Day our thoughts revert to the enormous number of men engaged in the great war, the casualty list published below will…

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“Lest We Forget” Memorial Book-case Unveiled at Experiment Farm. to the Honor of Seventy of the Staff and Students Who Enlisted. Eighteen of Whom Paid the Supreme Sacrifice

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 3

Due to a number of counter attractions the invitation issued by Mr. H. J. Kelly, Manager of the Experiment Farm, to the unveiling ceremony of…

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Woodstock Soldiers’ Memorial Hall. Officially Opened by Mr. Hugh Main, M.L.A. the Building a Magnificent Monument. Ceremony Attended by a Record Crowd

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 May 1925 · page 5

When we say that the largest crowd ever assembled in a building at Woodstock was that in the recently-completed Soldiers’ Memorial Hall…

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Correspondence Forbes Soldiers' Memorial

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1925 · page 2

The following letter has been received from the Mayor of Forbes:-- (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")…

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Falling Shells Excitement at Ennogera War Time Recalled (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 2

Brisbane.—During artillery practice at Ennogera yesterday, howitzer shells fell in the vicinity of the soldier settlement, and caused considerable…

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Two Nights' Carnival Wind-up of War Memorial Momement. Queen Committees United Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 2

There was an apology from the Mayor, Ald. W. J. Thomson, last Tuesday night, owing to illness, when the War Memorial Committee…

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The Treatment of Soldiers

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 1

“Why cannot the soldiers be treated as it was intended they should be treated?” asked Judge Bevan, in the Goulburn District Court. “It was the…

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Fights in Italy Many Killed and Wounded (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 May 1925 · page 2

An Austral Press message from Rome states that many were killed and wounded during fights in celebration of Italy's entering into the Great…

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War Loan Stock and Bonds

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 May 1925 · page 4

The Commonwealth Treasurer, Dr. Earle Page, announces that tenders are invited for the purchase of 4½ p.c. war loan stock and bonds maturing…

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Italy Celebrates 10th Anniversary of War (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 May 1925 · page 2

A Reuter's message from Rome states that the tenth anniversary of Italy's entry into the war was celebrated in Italy with patriotic…

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Pincher “The Lonely Soldier.”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 29 May 1925 · page 8

“Yes, guvnor, I’ve seen Bill Emens all light, but relations between an' me is wot you might call strained just now. After [?]…

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