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

The wars & local soldiers, 1933

196 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 10

Anzac Day Schoolboy's Suggestion SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 April 1933 · page 4

A Canberra schoolboy, Brian Green, of the Canberra Gammar School, has suggested that there should be included in future Anzac Day observances…

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At Quandialla Anzac Service QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1933 · page 6

To commemorate Anzac Day, local returned soldiers fittingly held a memorial service here. The Rev. Mr. Hyde, newly-appointed Methodist minister,…

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Anzac Day Civic Commemoration. Large Attendance of Public

Western Champion · Friday 28 April 1933 · page 12

The eighteenth anniversary of the famous landimg on Gallipoli was commemorated in Parkes to-day by a procesision from Cooke Park through the town by way of Short Street, Clarinda Street, Bushman Street and Cur[?]along Street to the People's…

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Parkes District News Anzac Day. Country Celebrations. Tullamore

Western Champion · Friday 28 April 1933 · page 16

Anzac celebrations were kept up in Tullamore by a church service in Kitchener Hall in the afternoon, and a banquet in the Masonic Hall at…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Great Crowds in City and Country Pay Tribute to the Men of Anzac Impressive Service at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 April 1933 · page 4

In every city and every country town in Australia, Anzac Day on Tuesday last was commemorated by larger assemblages than ever before, and with probably a deeper and more fervid spirit. The passing of years has not lessened the people's gratitude to these…

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Anzac Day The March Through Forbes Ceremony in the Afternoon

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1933 · page 9

One of the biggest musters of returned men seen in recent years marched with the procession through the streets and to…

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Quandialla Anzac Service

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1933 · page 3

To commemorate Anzac Day, local returned soldiers fittingly held a memorial service at Quandialla. The Rev. Mr. Hyde, newly-appointed…

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Bribbaree Commemoration of Anzac Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1933 · page 3

On Tuesday night a large number of the people assembled in the Bribbaree Hall to join in the combined service arranged by the local clergy…

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War Pensions Government Granted 5500 Last Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1933 · page 5

During the last financial year the Federal Government has granted 5500 new war pensions, said Mr. F. H. Stewart, Minister for Commerce, at…

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Diggers' Deaths Total 60,000 Since the War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1933 · page 5

Authentic figures of the number of deaths, among returned soldiers since the war have not been compiled, but it is estimated that about 60,000 have…

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Rifle Shooting Anzac Day

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 May 1933 · page 3

A more enthusiastic gathering could hardly be imagined than that which was appropriately celebrated out on Condoboin Rifle range on Anzac Day,…

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Recollections the Anzac March. Bravest Thing God Ever Made

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 4

The skies that arched his land were blue, His bush-worn winds were warm and sweet,…

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Anzac Dinner. Our Little Lot. MANDAGERY

Western Champion · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 11

Though the district's representatives at the Anzac Dinner were fewer in number this year, it is learned on good authority that those detailed…

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Miscellaneous Three Men Who Could End War To-day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1933 · page 1

As many men have plunged the world into the horror and confusion of war in the past, be there are a few who to-day might lead the world…

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PARAGUAY Formally Declares War (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1933 · page 1

A cable from Asuncion states:—Paraguay has formally declared war against Bolivia. The president's signature to the…

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Civil War "War Correspondent" at the Tivoli

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1933 · page 2

The reunion of Jack Holt and Ralph Graves, those two-fisted men whose bitter rivalry was featured in the spectacular films, "Flight," "Dirigible"…

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A Stupid Game—war!

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1933 · page 4

The Bishop of Exeter (England) told this story to the boys of an Exeter Academy the other day:—The schools of Harrow and Eton got into…

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Anzac Day Collection To T.B. Soldiers' Fund Lady Mayoress's Thanks

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1933 · page 2

The collection at the Anzae Day service at West Wyalong as previously announced, was forwarded to the T.B. Soldier's Fund in Sydney…

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Near War Crisis Averted Thomas's Statement Four Power Pact (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1933 · page 1

A cable from London states:—During the Empire Day celebrations at Derby, the Secretary for the Dominions, Mr. J. Thomas…

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Soldier Settlers "Condition Appalling," Says M.P. (By Wire). Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1933 · page 1

Mr. J. J. McGill, M.L.A., who just returned from a tour of the country says that the condition of many returned soldiers is appalling, and is a…

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