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

The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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Anzac Tweed How Soldiers Repatriated Themselves

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 November 1927 · page 3

When the work of repatriation was begun by the State War Council in 1915, several returned disabled soldiers were instructed in the art of…

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Echoes of the Great War

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 November 1927 · page 3

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

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How Soldiers Repatriated Themselves. Anzac Tweed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 November 1927 · page 9

When the work of repatriation was begun by the State War Council in 1915, several returned disabled soldiers were instructed in the art of…

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Soldiers' Poppy Day Appeal

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 November 1927 · page 2

On the 11th November next (Armistice Day), the United Returned Soldiers' Fund, which consists of the Limbless Soldiers' Association, T.B…

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Echoes of the Great War

Cowra Free Press · Friday 4 November 1927 · page 7

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

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War on Flies Health Department Moving

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 November 1927 · page 12

The blow-fly pest in Canberra is receiving the attention of the Health Department of the Commission, and it is understood that plans are being…

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Red Cross Continental and Sale of Soldiers’ Handicrafts. Successful Efforts in Memorial Hall Grounds. the Soldiers Will Get About £40 and the Red Cross About £25

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 November 1927 · page 10

A highly successful continental and sale of soldiers’ handicrafts took place at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall and grounds, on Thursday evening,…

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The War

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

Writing of the war in South Africa, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Kimberley says:--"I can, with a safe conscience, say that I think that England very seldom had a more…

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Welcome Home Ven. Archdeacon Campion Honored Large and Enthusiastic Gathering

Western Champion · Thursday 17 November 1927 · page 10

The strains of "Home, Sweet Home," from the Town Band, greeted Archdeacon Campion as the train drew into Parkes on Saturday morning, and awakened a responsive echo in the venerable pastor's heart…

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The Diggers Are We Doing Enough for Our Returned Men?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 November 1927 · page 2

Much has been said and written on the above subject during the past few years, but perhaps I may be pardoned for my attempts to bring this question…

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Echoes of the Great War

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 November 1927 · page 5

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

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Against War Gov.-General Speaks

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 November 1927 · page 14

"We, are real pacifists because we understand what is involved in order to ensure peace. Anyone who is not in favor of peace should be locked…

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Anzac Tweed How Soldiers Repatriated Themselves

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 November 1927 · page 8

When the work of repatriation was begun by the State War Council in 1915, several returned disabled soldiers were instructed in the art of…

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War Relic Famous Grange Tunnel

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 November 1927 · page 2

Canadian engineers preparing the the for the Vimy Ridge memorial, have, discovered the famous Grange tunnel with its miles of undergrounce…

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Echoes Op the Great War

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 November 1927 · page 6

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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Better Cars But Not Cheaper U.S. Motor War

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 November 1927 · page 8

"The fight is on, and when the dust and smoke have cleared away those who have survived will know how to make cars."…

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Limbless Soldiers Aquatic Club and Provident Fund Appeal

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 November 1927 · page 7

Mr. Arthur N. White, who represents the N.S.W. Victoria Cross winners on the Executive of the Limbless Soldiers Aquatic Club and…

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Trivial Causes of War. Some That Have Been Thus Incited in the Past

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 November 1927 · page 5

Few things are more remarkable it the histories of nations than the ludicrously trivial causes which have ofter led to great and disastrous wars. It is…

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War Less Fatal Than Insects

Western Champion · Thursday 1 December 1927 · page 16

Flies cause more deaths than war. They must be killed. Health authorities agree on this, and advocate the use of Fly-Tox—the scientific…

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War on Flies

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 December 1927 · page 14

With summer at hand, flies are becoming a nuisance again. But the common house fly is more than a nuisance; it is a filthy and dangerous…

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