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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 5 of 9

Complimentary Social to Ladies Who Assisted at Soldiers’ Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 July 1926 · page 2

A very enjoyable social evening was spent at the Soldiers’ Hall last night when the committee of the local branch of the R.S. and S.I…

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Jockey’s Story War, Then Asylum, Now Gaol

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 7

Speaking with emotion, George Stockdale, alias Cooper (31), jockey, told a remarkable story at the Newcastle castle Police Court on Wednesday,…

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Red Cross Society Extent of Society’s Post-war Activities. Supt. Pitt Tells of Its Work of Mercy

Cowra Free Press · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 6

“While the Red Cross remains in existence no returned soldier, in sickness or needy circumstances, will want for a friend. It is…

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Welcome Home Social Mr. and Mrs. K. Sturgeon Honored

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 August 1926 · page 1

A pleasant little function was held at Mallee Plains on Wednesday, night last, when a "Welcome Home" social was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Ken…

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To Help in War Some New Inventions

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 August 1926 · page 3

A telegram from Paris, dated 29th November, is as follows:-- General Andre, Minister of War, yesterday witnessed the trials of a new and…

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Limbless Soldiers

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 9

The Limbless Soldiers showed by the conduct of the Great Austral No. 2 last year that an Art Union can be organised to prove of great benefit to…

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War on Fish

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1926 · page 2

To say that lovers of fishing on the Lachlan were disappointed at the decision to let the closure lapse on expiration, is to put it very mildly…

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What Was Wasted Enormous Cost of Great War

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 10

Victor Berger, a Socialist member of the U.S.A. Legislature, lately figured out the waste of the recent war in the following terms:—…

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Limbless Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 8
Also in Cowra Free Press

The Limbless Soldiers showed by the conduct of their Great Austral No. 2 last year that an Art Union can be organised to prove of great…

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Limbless Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1926 · page 2

The Limbless Soldiers showed by the conduct of their Great Austral No. 2 last year that an Art Union can be organised to prove of great…

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Soldiers' Wing At Clowery School

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 1

The official opening of the new Soldiers' Wing at the Clowery School will take place on Wednesday, 8th September. The ceremony will be…

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Limbless Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 10
Also in Cowra Free Press

The Limbless Soldiers showed by The conduct of their Great Austral No. 2 last year Unit an Art Union can be organised to prove of great…

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Limbless Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 2
Also in Cowra Free Press

The Limbless Soldiers showed by the conduct of their Great Austral No. 2 last year that an Art Union can be organised to prove of great…

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Limbless Soldiers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 4

The Limbless Soldiers showed by the conduct of their Great Austral No. 2 last year that an Art Union can be organised to prove of great benefit…

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SAILORS & Soldiers' Club Snooker and Ping Pong Tournament

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 September 1926 · page 4

Below are the results of the Snooker draw. Members are requested to play off their matches in the different rounds as quickly as possibly. At the…

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Limbless Soldiers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 September 1926 · page 4

The Limbless Soldiers showed by the conduct of their Great Austral No. 2 last year that an Art Union can be organised to prove of great benefit…

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THE Western Champion-AND THEParkas District Representative Thursday, September 9th, 1926. Limbless Soldiers

Western Champion · Thursday 9 September 1926 · page 10

The Limbless Soldiers showed by the conduct of their Great Austral No. 2 last year that an Art Union can be organised to prove of great benefit to…

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