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

The wars & local soldiers, 1936

187 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 10

Anzac Mass at St. Raphael's

Cowra Free Press · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 1

With returned soldiers, Scouts and Guides filling the front pews, Mass was offered at St. Raphael's for the repose of soldiers, who were…

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Anzac Service at St. Peter's

Cowra Free Press · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 1

Prior to the sounding of the Last Post and Reveille by Mr. J. Coughlan at a special Anzac Service at st. Peter's Presbyterian Church…

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Anzac Day, 1936 Twenty-first Anniversary Fittingly Commemorate! in Cowra Veterans March Once Again

Cowra Free Press · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 1

Much water has passed since that memorable day twenty- one years a go when Australia became a nation—at the price of the blood of her soldier sons which flowed so freely on a foreign shore. Saturday marked the twenty first anniversary of that day, a day that was celebrated yearly, not with the object of perpetuating war, but to recall once again to memory,…

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Anzac Day Unprecedented Interest In Ceremonies Impressive Forbes Functions Futility Of War Condemned

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 1

WE will remember them; we WILL remember them! That memorable line seemed to be in the minds of returned soldiers and the people of Forbes last Saturday morning when, in brilliant sunshine, they gathered in greater strength…

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Prisoners on "Strike" on Anzac Day (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 1

Prisoners at Mount Eden gaol, Auckland, refused to carry out the[?] usual duties on Anzac Day, claiming tlaat as no work was done outside…

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"Pause and Remember" Sport on Anzac Day Deprecated by Mr. Bruxner (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 1

The Aeting-Preinicr (Mr. Bruxner). addressing an Anzac service, referred to the sight of scores of young people with golf bugs on their shoulders…

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Anzac Spirit Still Strong Larger Crowds Than Ever At 21st Anniversary of The Landing Commemoration in City and Country

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 2

In city and country on Saturday last, the 21st anniversary of the landing at Gallipoii was commemorated in reverence and in gratitude by the largest assemblages yet experienced. It was a wonderful tribute to those who fought and those who fell, and…

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War Memorial Housing of Honor Roll in Park £84 Subscribed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 2

During the citizens' dinner to the "Diggers" at Forbes on Anzac Day, Mr. W. C. Brooke, one of the patrons of the local sub-branch of…

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Dropped Dead Soldier in Newcastle Procession NEWCASTLE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 1

A tragic note was added to the Anzac Day celebrations to-day when a returned soldier dropped dead on the march to King Edward Park. The…

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The Dinner Citizens Honor Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 2

All district returned soldiers were the guests of citizens of the town at a dinner held in the supper room of the Town Hall at…

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Anzac Shoot

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 April 1936 · page 4

The 1936 Anzac Day Shoot on the local range, as usual, attracted a big gathering of enthusiasts, both Riflemen and 'Diggers', and the meeting…

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Anzac Day The Spirit of Camaraderie Still Grows Big Crowd at Condobolin Celebrations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 April 1936 · page 4

Like what has been said of good wine, that it improves with age, it jean be said of Anzac Day that the spirit of camaraderie increased with…

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Weethalle Notes Anzac Day Celebrations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 4

The Weethalle sub-branch conducted the usual Anzac Day celebra tions in Weethalle. In the evening the Diggers had their march, headed…

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Anzac Day At Ungarie A Memorable Gathering

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 7

Favored by a glorious day, Ungarie district folk turned out strongly to assist in the [?] commem[?] service held in the [?]…

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Ungarie and District News Anzac Sunday Ungarie Methodist Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 7

Appropriately draped for the occasion, the Ungarie Methodist Church was well attended last Sunday evening, for the service of the…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Anzac Day Bogan Gate Functions Bogan Gate, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 6

Anzac Day was observed in Bogan Gate as a public holllay, all business places being closed. At 3 p.m. a number of "Diggers"…

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End of the War Emperor Abdicates. Flees From Country. Imperial Palace Looted. Conquering Army Near

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 2

The Emperor, Haile Selassie, accompanied by members of the Royal family, fled on. Saturday from Addis Ababa and he is now in his way to…

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Miscellaneous Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Employment Board. to All Sub-branches

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 4

Recently a good deal of publicity has been given, in certain quarters, to the incidence of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Employment…

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World War Italy's Threat Rome

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1936 · page 1

Though Italy would deplore a world war, writes Signor Gayda, she would, if it were forced on her, face it with all her might. It would be a…

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Addis Ababa "Heap of Smouldering Ruins" British Doctor Wounded (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1936 · page 1

A cable from London states:— A British Red Cross officer. Doctor Melly, was wounded in the lung by a revolver buliett, during…

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