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

The wars & local soldiers, 1926

176 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 9

Trundle Anzac Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 9

On Sunday special services were conducted in the churches in connection with Anzac Day. On Monday morning a large crowd…

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Bogan Gate Anzac Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 5

Anzac Day passed off quietly on Monday last, there being no attraction in the town. A few shooting excursions were arranged…

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Returned Soldiers’ Banquet

Cowra Free Press · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 7

On Monday evening a Banquet will be held at the Soldiers’ Club, to which all visiting soldiers are cordially invited, as well as their local…

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HAVOC Madge Bellamy Points out Advantages of Screen over Stage in War Play “Havoc.”

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 May 1926 · page 4

“Of course ‘Havoc’ was a great success as a stage play,” said Madge Bellamy, who plays the leading feminine role in the production which will…

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Anzac Day Services (To the Editor.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 May 1926 · page 4

Sir, -- In your summary of my address at the recent Memorial Service on Anzac Day there are inaccuracies which I trust you will permit me…

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Soldier Settlers Appraisement of Capital Values

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 3

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., forwards the following:- Department of Lands, Sydney, 1st May, 1926…

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Soldiers’ Dinner and Send-off to Mr. R. Dry. Very Well Attended

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 10

One of the most enjoyable functions of the week was the dinner provided on Monday evening for visiting Diggers by the local branch of the…

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Forbes Soldiers' Memorial Fund

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 8

The secretary of the above desires, to acknowledge receipt of a donation of £5 from Mr. A. H. Garnham, of Watson's Bay…

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The Soldiers’ Honor Roll

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 2

The committee of the Cowra branch of the R.S. and S.I.L. of Australia, will be glad to hear from anyone who has a suggestion to make with…

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Unveiling of Woodstock Honor Roll to the Memory of District Soldiers. Ceremony Performed by Rev. (Captain) J. H. Sorrell

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 June 1926 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon last the spacious Woodstock Memorial Hall was crowded to the doors when the above ceremony was performed…

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How Australian Ironmasters Helped Australia During the War. Ii

Western Champion · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 6

Some little time after the war broke out, there was a world-wide shortage of ships. Every ship that could be utilised for the transport of…

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How Australian Ironmasters Helped Australia During the War. Ii

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 9

Some little time after the war broke out, there was a world-wide shortage of ships. Every ship that could be utilised for the transport of…

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Proposed Soldiers’ Honor Roll

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 2

At a meeting of members of the Cowra sub-branch of the R.S. and S I. L. of Australia last night it was decided to get estimates and…

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Soldiers to Honor Lady Helpers

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 2

When the local returned soldiers held their carnival some little time ago much of the success achieved was due to a number of lady helpers. At…

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How Australian Ironmasters Helped Australia During the War. Ii

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 8

Some little time after the war broke out, there was a world-wide shortage of ships. Every, ship, that could be utilised for the transport of…

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What the Enlisted Men Got

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 6

One of the returned sailors from Manila-- a gunner's mate and much sworn at afloat, a gentdeman and a wheelman ashore--was sipping amber refreshment in a roadhouse,…

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Sailors & Soldiers' Club

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 2

The annual meeting of members of the above will be held at the Club rooms on Friday night next. The annual report and balance sheet will…

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Sailors & Soldiers' Club

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 1

The annual general meeting of members of the above will be held at the Club Rooms to-night (Friday) at 8 o'clock…

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Soldiers' Blocks Work of Re-Appraisement

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 11

The reappraising of soldiers holdings has been carried on for the past few months and to date 792 applications have been received. So far there…

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Wyalong Advocate Friday, July 6, 1926 SAILORS & Soldiers Club Annual General Meeting Presentations to President and Secretary

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 6 July 1926 · page 2

The annual meeting of the West Wyalong Sailors and Soldiers' Club was held at the Club Rooms on Friday night last. The chair was…

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