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

The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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Trundle War Memorial Official Opening Ceremony Trundle's Generous Offering to its Heroes of the War

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 5

Wednesday afternoon last at Trundle was a notable day for a notable occasion. The sun was hot, but otherwise the weather, conditions'…

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Billiard Match Soldiers Club v Literary Institute

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

The following twelve players will represent the Club against the Institute on a date to be fixed: W. Stephenson (captain), W. Gill, K. Em…

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F. & S. Association. The Sinews of War. Striking an Industrial Levy

Western Champion · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 17

"What about getting the Liquor Traffic to put up a few thousands, like the other fellows do?" asked Mr. Kelly at the F. & S. meeting…

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Trundle War Memorial Hall

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 5

The functions in connection with the War Memorial Hall, held last week, were a huge success, both financially and socially…

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Warm Clothes for Soldiers and Their Dependants

Cowra Free Press · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 6

Miss W. R. Bill, Hon. Sec., Cowra Branch Red Cross Society, has received the following letter from Miss Rosa E. Piper, Commandant, Red…

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Trundle Returned Soldiers League

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 8

Mr. Reg. Mailer and Mr. H. E. Bush represented Trundle branch at the banquet tendered the Duke of York by the R.S. & S.I. League in…

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Notes and Comments Western Land for Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 5

A deputation from the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League has asked Mr. Dunn, acting-Minister for Lands, to resume 50,000 acres of land…

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Famous War Indemnities

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 6

The practice of exacting money from a conquered foe is, in its present form, somewhat modern. In ancient times the victor despoiled the enemy he had overcome,…

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Utility of Music in War

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 6

In all the armies of the world, says a writer in " The Forum," musical war signals are considered not only useful, but absolutely indispensable. Every one is…

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War Apparent Against Soviet Govt. Russia Masses Troops (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 1

A Tokio messages states that apparently Khahgsolin has declared war against the Soviet Government. Nothing has hitherto occurred in…

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Soldiers' Re-union 4th and 56th Battalions

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 8

The 12th annual smoko of the 4th and 5th battalions (A.I.F.) will be held on Wednesday, 20th April, 1927, at 8 p.m. at the Maccabean Hall,…

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What the Next Great War Will Be Like

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 April 1927 · page 3

"It (aviation) may be more of a blessing for this Empire than for any other country in the world, but I feel that all the good it will do in civil life…

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Anzac Day

Western Champion · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 10

A gathering in commemoration of Anzac Day will be held on the verandah of the People's Institute, commencing at 10 a.m. on Monday next…

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Anzac Day

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 1
Also in Cowra Free Press

Last night i dreamed a dream And lived the 25th once more. I saw the hills of Gaba Tepe And head the cannon's roar…

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P.o. Arrangements for Anzac Day

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 9

The following arrangements will he observed at the local Post Office on Monday next (Anzac Day):—Office will be open from 9 a.m. to 10…

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Anzac Day Monday the Twelfth Anniversary

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 9

Monday next will be the twelfth anniversary of that day when Australia’s soldiers carved an indelible name for her in history…

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Anzac Day Combined Service On Monday Next

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 1

Arrangements have been made by the Ministers Fraternal for the holding of the annual united Anzac Service on Monday morning next at 11…

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Local and General Anzac Commemoration Service. Monday, April 25th

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 April 1927 · page 2

To start at 11 o'clock at the Monument and Royal Hall. New Industry. A great depot for the breeding of…

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Anzac Day Service

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2

The usual Anzac Day service was conducted at the Presbyterian Church on Monday morning. The Mayor, Alderman A. B. Twogood, occupied a seat…

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