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

The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Anzac Day Service

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

The members of the Grenfell branch of the R.S. & S.I.L. are making a special effort this year in connection with Anzac Day Service, and…

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Anzac Day Post Office Arrangements

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 9

The following arrangements will be observed at the Cowra Post Office on Wednesday next (Anzac Day): The office will be open from 9 a.m. to 10…

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Anzac Day at R.c. Church

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 9

Anzac Day will be commemorated on next Wednesday in St. Raphael’s Church, Cowra, by the offering of a “Missa Cantata” at 10 a.m. for the…

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Do You Need A Gift For A Friend? Try the Soldiers’ Handicrafts

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 1

This little article is an appeal to the people in the country who really do not know the wonderful work which is being done by the Soldiers’…

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Anzac Day Service

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 2

There will be a combined Anxac Day service at the Town Hall at 11 a.m. on Wednesday…

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Local News St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Sunday, April 29, Anzac Services

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 2

Grenfell: Morning 11 a.m., Communion; 7.30 p.m., subject: "True and False Spirit of Anzac"; Ooma 3 p.m.— Rev. J. Richardson…

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Anzac Day Memorial Service

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 2

In the event of the weather being unfavorable the United Memorial Service will be held in the Assembly Hall of the Intermediate High School…

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Anzac Day Sydney Celebrations (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 1

Anzac Day service was held in the city and suburban churches yesterday. Addresses, appropriate to the…

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Anzac Day Wednesday Next, 25th APRIL Combined Service at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 1

Wednesday next, 25th April, is Anzac Day. It is a statutory public holiday. All Banks, Government Offices, stores, etc., will be closed all day…

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Anzac Day Australia's Heritage

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 4

Not only does this day celebrate a most astounding passage of arms, but also was the preliminary stage in the recognition of the nationhood of Australia. It seems a long time since that day when the Australian…

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Combined Service Anzac Day at Town Hall Solemn Occasion

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 4

There was a large gathering of local people at the Town Hall at 11 a.m. this morning, for the combined service to celebrate Anzac Day. On…

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Stirring Scenes Anzac Day in Sydney 30,000 Diggers March. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 4

At 9.45 this morning over 35,000 diggers marched eight abreast through the main city streets from near Government House to…

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Pirates Feared Soldiers Guard Steamer. London

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 4

Owing to the rumor of a probable attack by pirates, 50 British soldiers have been placed on the American steamer Hongkong…

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Anzac Dinner

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

The annual Anzac Dinner was held in the Memorial Hall, and the Mayoress (Mrs. W. Douglass) and her lady assistants were paid a great…

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Anzac Day Grenfell Remembers Enthusiastic Gatherings King's Message

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

"On this solemn day, consecrated to the memory of those who died so nobly at Gallipoli, the thoughts of the Queen and…

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Anzac Sunday Services in the Churches Church of England

Western Champion · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 7

St. Gleorge's Church of England on Sunday was beautifully decorated with red flowers, coloured symbols of sacrifice, the gifts of the people. The…

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Anzac Day Cowra’s Celebration

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 9

In common with other parts of Australia Anzac Day was fittingly celebrated on Wednesday last, when there was a bigger crowd than ever before seen at these anniversary celebrations. The Memorial Gates were literally covered with wreaths,…

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Anzac Day at Canowindra Light Horse Sports

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 1

A very successful sports meeting was held at Canowindra, when there were competitors from Cowra, Orange, Narromine, Gundagai and…

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Anzac Day 25th April the Landing at Gallipoli

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 6

Those who wish to imagine the scene must think of 20 miles of any rough and steep sen coast known to them, picturing it as a roadless, water…

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Anzac Day Missa Cantata at St. Raphael’s

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

St. Raphael’s Church was crowded to the doors on Wednesday morning, the congregation including a fair sprinkling of returned men, when…

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