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

The wars & local soldiers, 1931

143 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 8

Local Committees To Grant Assistance To Necessitous Farmers Forbes Soldiers Move

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 10

That local committees should be appointed in country towns to deal with applications for assistance from the Government for…

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Anzac Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 2

because it marks us out as members of the most splendid Empire the world has ever known, but it is a sacred thing—a thing to be held in…

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GOLF. Anzac Day. Kelly's Fine Round

Western Champion · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 10

A fine muster of 26 members took part in an 18-hole handicap stroke competition on Anzac afternoon. Some excellent cards were returned…

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Anzac Day:Grenfell Enthusiasm Has Not Waned

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 2

The Anzac Commemoration Services at the Monument and Royal Hall on Saturday were attended by a larger number than usual, and it…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Service Large and Reverent Gathering

Western Champion · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

Possibly, the necessity for regaining the spirit of Anzac in these troublous times may have been responsible for the fact that the gathering in Parkes on Saturday was the largest for many years. More returned soldiers took part in the march; the number of citizens who…

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Diggers' Dinner Outstanding Success. "Old Soldiers Never Die."

Western Champion · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

In our Anzac Day report we referred to the fact that our returned soldiers are growing older —that the lines are graven…

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The Token of “Anzac.” Somewhere in France

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 3

Somewhere In France grows the Lily, Close by the English Rose, A Thistle keen, And a Shamrock green,…

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Closing Hotel's On Anzac Day (By Wire) Sydney, Monaay

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 1

A prominent official of the Licensed victualler's Association said to-day that in view of the fact that some hotelkeepers did not abide by teh…

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Anzac Day in Sydney 10,000 Veterans March 80,000 in the Domain

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

Drenching rain that fell between and 10 o'clock on SHurday did not prevent 10,000 veterans marching through, Sydney to the Domain, where…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Big Crowds in City and Country Pay Humble Tribute to Immortal Men

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

Anzac Day was commemorated on Saturday last. Judging by the large numbers of people in the cities and the country who assembled at the various commemorative services, and the fervency of the proceedings, the spirit of appreciation and gratitude to these…

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Anzac Day Toe 16th Anniversary Fittingly Celebrated Impressive Memorial Services. a Number of Beautiful Wreaths Placed on the Memorial Gates

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 3

On Saturday last Australia commemorated the sixteenth anniversary of Anzac Day, the occasion at Gallipoli of the first engagement by troops from Australia and New Zealand in the Great War…

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Anzac Day Celebrations at the Gates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 2

A very large number assembled at the Public School Memorial Gates on Saturday at 10.30 a.m. to begin the commemoration of Anzac Day. Very…

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Anzac Day. Trundle Celegrations. TRUNDLE

Western Champion · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 6

A large number of people from town and district attended the Commemoration services on Anzac Day. At the morning service Mr. J…

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News From the Parkes District Annual Dinner. Soldiers' Reunion. Bogan Gate

Western Champion · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 12

The local Diggers had their, reunion dinner on Saturday night, when a most enjoyable time was spent. The evening was for Diggers…

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Anzac Day At Sailors and Soldiers' Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 1

After the combined service at West Wyalong on Saturday last, a number of soldiers and civilians assembled at the Sailors and Soldiers Club rooms…

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EUGOWRA Anzac Day Function £135 Raised

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 3

Early sown crops are making good headway, while grass is in abundance. Saturday, Anzac Day, was a red…

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Ladies Evening At Soldiers' Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 1

A ladies evening will be held at the R.S. and S. Club on Wednesday, 13th May, The President requests all members, to be present, when a most…

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The Great War What It Cost Australia

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 5

Australia has mopped up loans greedily, and now owes about 1140 millions. But we have not been always a sponge, and in our…

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Riots in Cairo By Election Mobs 9 Killed, Many Wounded (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 1

A cable from Cairo stales that the crowd fatally beat an Egyptian police officer who tried to prevent them from intimidating voters…

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Fashion Forecasts Parisian Designs Created for Parisian Designs Created for Paramount Picture Stars Exclusive [?] "The Western Champion". the Pyjama War

Western Champion · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 2

Bringing news of a pyjama war raging in the fashion circles of Paris, Travis Banton, Paramount stylist, returned to Hollywood…

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