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

The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Bakers at War

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 6

A price war has been declared by Cootamundra bakers, and bread has been reduced from 6d. to 3½d. a loaf. One baker is…

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Motor War? The New Chev

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 11

Detroit.—While General Motors steers clear of any talk of war against Ford, the new Chevrolet undoubtedly is meant as a counter attraction to…

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Preventing War. America's Proposals Accepted by France. New York

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 7

The attitude of France towards, the American proposals for preventing war was puzzled Washington. M. Briand apparently treated the…

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Swimming Carnival On 18th Inst. For Limbless Soldiers Appeal

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 4

Local swimmers and the public generally are reminded that in Mr. H. R. Helyar's tank, West Wyalong, a swimming carnival will be held on…

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Anzac Day

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 2

The local branch of the R.S. & S.I. League has received an intimation from Sir Neville Howse, V.C., K.C.B., M.P., that he will be pleased to visit…

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To Abolish War U.S.A. Suggests a Way

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 5

Washington.—Mr. F. Kellog (Secretary of State) has issued the text of the Note sent to France on the proposal to outlaw war…

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War in the Garden. Pests and Diseases. Useful Remedies

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 3

Every gardener, whether operating on a largo or small scale, must be prepared to wage war against pests and diseases…

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Swimming Carnival For Limbless Soldiers Next Wednesday Night

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 4

A final reminder is given that the swimming carnival in aid of the Limbless Soldiers' Aquatic Club and Provident Fund Appeal will be held…

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War in the Garden. Pests and Diseases. Useful Remedies

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 8

Every gardener, whether operating on a large or small scale, must be prepared to wage war against posts and diseases…

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Eugowra Honour Roll Unveiled

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

One of the most pleasing of ceremonies which has yet taken place in the Eugowra district took the form of the unveiling of the Eugowra…

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Steevens, the War Correspondent

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 5

How George Steevens took enteric fever no one knows. When the end was clearly approaching the doctor said he thought he should be told of his condition. So W. T…

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Review. Australia in the War

Western Champion · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 2

From the publishers, Messrs. Angus and Robertson, we have received a copy of the tenth volume of the "Official History of Australia in the War."…

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“Good-bye” to a Fine Townsman and Sportsman Mr. Austen Diamond Fare-welled. After Two and a Half Years in Cowra. Presented with Monetary Gifts by Townspeople, Soldiers and Sportsmen.mrs. and Master Diamond Also Receive Gifts

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 7

It is many years since such a universally popular and useful townsman as Mr. Austin Diamond proved…

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Back From the Dead. 11 Years in Siberia. German Soldier's Experience

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 2

A man who just surprised his relatives, by returning to his home at Bothdam, claims that he was taken prisoner by the Russians during the…

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Help for Ex-Soldiers (To the Editor, "Advocate")

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

Dear Sir,—Will you kindly allow us space in your columns to endeavor to enlighten the business people and citizens of this town as to the…

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Earl Haig Dead Britain's Great Soldier

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

Earl Haig, who was Commanderin-Chief of the British Armies during the war died in London late on Sunday night, in his 66th year. He…

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A Unique War Record

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 7

Thus the Grenfell “Observer” :— Rev. J. H. Sorrell, M.M, who will occupy the local Methodist pulpit on Sunday morning, has the distinction…

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Buried Together Soldier's Wife's Death

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 1

A pathetic circumstance attended the death of Lieut-Colonel C. Morley, which occurred at his residence at St. Kilda on Sunday…

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Limbless Soldiers The Coming Street Carnival Meeting of Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 8

At a meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the Limbless Soldiers Aquatic Club and Provident Hall on peal; held in the Memorial Hall on…

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Deadly Mosquitos "Wage War," Says Dr. Dick

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 8

What are the chances of the mosquito, which carries dengue fever, coming as far south as Sydney? Last summer the disease extended…

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