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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 6 of 9

R. S. & S .L. League General Meeting of Diggers Anzac Trust Fund

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 1

Though only one month old, the reformed sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' Imperial League is proving an effective organisation…

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Mr. Loughlin and Returned Soldiers

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 9

Mr. Loughlin addressed the Maimuru soldier settlers on Wednesday evening under the Presidency of Mr. C. G. Smithers…

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War at Wirrinya GOZZARD v. the Whites Trouble Over a Shed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 11

Alleging that he maliciously damaged a sned to the value of £15, Arthur Vivian Gozzard proceeded against Thomas White in the Court…

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Rural Award Effects on Soldiers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 14

That the recent award respecting rural workers was having a serious effect on incapacitated returned soldlers engaged in pursuits in country…

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Soldiers' League Committee Busy Deliberations. Sub-branch Progressing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1927 · page 9

A meeting of the committee of the R.S. & S.I. League was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, the president, Mr. Shaw Strickland,…

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Anzac Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1927 · page 2

A meeting of ladies and others interested in the holding of an Anzac Ball, which was called for last night, did not take place, as there was not…

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First Since War English Athletics in Germany Visitors Win (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 August 1927 · page 1

Ar cable from Berlin via London states that 10,000 people enthusiastically witnessed the Aschilles Club first English athletic team's visit to…

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Parkes Trotting Club. Successful Show Meeting. Officials.—Patron: Mr. E. C. Best, M.L.A.,; President: Mr. R. H. Shaw; Vice-Presidents: Messrs. E. McGlynn, Geo. Powter and W. Ashwin; Treasurer: Mr. J. T. Best; Judge: Mr. E. McGlynn; Assistant Judge: Mr. J. H. War by; Starter and Timekeeper: Mr. G. Best; Assistant Starters: Messrs. Ashwin. Taylor and Mason; Clerk of Scales: Mr. E. McGlynn; Tote Steward: Mr J. T. Best; Stip. Steward: Mr. G. Kilduff; Committee: Messrs. Geo. Best, R. H. Shaw, J. T. Best, Geo. Powter, S. Taylor, M. H. Medlyn, J. Leonard, J. Hynes. H. J. Hill, E, McGlynn, W. Gibbons, Jack Watts, G. Mason, G. Leister, J. H. War by, and W. Ashwin; Secretary: Mr. W. McMillan

Western Champion · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 18

The second day of the Parkes Trotting Club Show meeting was run off on Saturday, in beautiful weather, and on the presence of a large attendance…

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Manhood of Every Nation Should be Prepared for War

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 12

Addressing the University Regiment at the consecration of colors Lieut.-Colonel Sir Harry Chauvel (Chief of the General Staff) urged the troops…

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"Pure Hearts" 'And Clean Hands' How Germany Entered War (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 September 1927 · page 1

A cable from Berlin via London states that President Von Hindenburg when unveilling a war memorial at the site of the battle of Tanneuburg,…

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H. D. MclNTOSH and Cenotaph. Is Censured by Soldier's Mother

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 1

At a large meeting of the Sailors and Soldiers' Mothers, Wives and Widows' Association, held at the Empire Hall, the following motion was…

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Local News Returned Soldiers' Association

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 1

A well attended meeting of the above took place on Saturday night at Memorial Hall. Present: Mr. V. G. Smith (President), Dr. Ercolo, Messrs…

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Lang and Returned Soldiers

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 1

Colonel “Mick” Bruxner has something to say concerning “strong” man Lang and his attitude towards returned soldiers. Mr. Bruxner reminds…

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Defeated by Commander. Unusual Tug of War

Western Champion · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 3

The 200 horse power motor which carried Col. Charles A. Lindbergh from New York to Paris may be the most reliable aircraft power plant on…

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Red Cross News War Wrecks

Cowra Free Press · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 10

Now that the war is only a memory there are many people who wonder what the Red Cross stands for to-day and what it is doing. Little doubt…

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To Outlaw War The League of Nations Adopts Poland's Motion Cause of Peace

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 5

London.—With studied formality the League of Nations Assembly adopted Poland's motion outlawing [?] wars of aggression…

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To Save War

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 October 1927 · page 3

Here’s an interesting question— Could or would you kill your sweetheart to save your native country from crushing defeat in time of war?…

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Echoes of the Great War

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 October 1927 · page 2

How we look back with vivid recollections of those terrible days and try to forget. But, there are some that we cannot forget. There are those…

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War Wrecks Work of Red Cross

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 4 October 1927 · page 2

Now that the war is only a memory there are many people who wonder what the Red Cross stands for today and what it is doing. Little doubt…

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The Case for the Country Party Lucidly Explained by Colonel M. F. Bruxner Major A. D. Reid’s Candidature Supported As an Old Soldier Comrade and As a C.P. REPRESENTATIVE

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 October 1927 · page 4

On account of the rain on Saturday evening the meeting addressed by Colonel M. F. Bruxner (one of the stalwarts of the New South Wales Country Party) in the Centennial Hall was not so well attended as it would have been under more favorable…

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