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

The wars & local soldiers, 1927

176 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 9

Soldiers “Smoko”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 7

On New Year’s Eve a combined R.S.L. and S.A. Association Smoke Social was held at the Soldiers’ Club and a very enjoyable evening was…

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Soldiers’ Settlement Bridge Shire Crs. Praise Mr. Lough-lin for His Promptness. Minister for L.g. Promises Up to £750

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 1

The Department of Local Government wrote re request that a special grant be made available towards the cost of the construction of a bridge…

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The War Memorial Museum, Sydney [For the “Free Press”]

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 4

Many people do not yet know that we have a War Memorial Museum in Sydney. But we, unluckily, have one. Too right we have. Excuse the…

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Australian War Graves In Splendid Condition (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 1

Mr. George Irwin, formerly stationmaster at Ashfield, who has just returned from a visit to the Australian war graves in France and…

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War in China Labor's Attitude (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 1

The, Sydney Trades and Labor Council has issued a manifesto advising workers not only to refuse to take part in the war in China, but to…

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PING-PONG Rural Bank versus Soldiers Club

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 4

The following teams will meet next Thursday evening at the Club Rooms, and a ding-dong game should result, with the Club representatives…

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Forbes War Memorial New Children's Ward. Foundation-stone to Be Laid

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 6

Work in connection with the building of the new children's ward at the Forbes District Hospital will shortly, be commenced. This fact was…

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Rebels Killed 100 Wounded Citizens to Evacuate (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 1

A Lisborn message states that many rebels were killed and 100 wounded in the Oporto battle, which has continued since Friday…

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The Oil War. Moves in Australia. Fight for Independence

Western Champion · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 4

Not only is the struggle for oil one of the gravest concerns of the commonwealth Government, but with the increasing effort to tap an Australian…

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Next War the Last Says I.B.S.A. Lecturer

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 5

The great conflict that ended in 1918 was spoken of while it endurecr as "the war to end war." Viewing the state of the world and the strenuous…

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Short Story. The Soldier's Bride

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 3

A dark, sultry night in August, and the rain coming down as it only can come in the "Sunny South." Round a writing-table to the General's…

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Forbes Soldiers Memorial

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 6

The laying of the foundation stone of the Soldiers' Memorial ward at the Forbes District Hospital will take place on Wednesday, March 2 at 3…

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SIGNED Attempt to Stpp War British Concession (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 1

A Shanghai, mossage states that it is officially announced that O'Malley and Chen have signed articles in an attempt to stop the war…

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Soldiers' Memorial Ward

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 2

Arrangements for the opening ceremony of the Soldiers' Memorial Ward, which is to take place at the District Hospital on March 2, are well in hand…

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Boy Wounded Mysterious Shooting a Botany (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 1

Alexander Rennte, aged 16, of Botany, was admitted to the Coast Hospital suffering from a bullet wound in the back…

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Forbes War Memorial Foundation Stone Laid Enthusiastic Gathering

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 8

In the blazing sunshine hundreds of the residents of Forbes attended the foundation stone laying ceremony in connection with the new Soldiers'…

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Soldier Settlers Nearly £10,000,000 in Loans £1,340,000 Written Off

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 1

Legislation which is before the State Parliament deals with the ratification of an agreement made between the New South Wales and…

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MEXICO War Reports Rebels and Soldiers Killed (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 March 1927 · page 1

A Mexico message states that the War Department reports 42 rebels and six Federal soldiers killed in battle, which is believed to have…

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Germany Mourns For Deceased Soldiers Salute Taken (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 March 1927 · page 1

A Berlin message states that Sunday was a day of mourning throughout Germany for those killed in the war…

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Trundle War Memorial Magnificent Effort Crowned with Success Official Opening of the Building

Western Champion · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 13

Wounded or hale, won home from war, Or yonder by the Lone Pine laid, Give him his due for evermore—"The bravest thing God ever made!"…

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