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

The wars & local soldiers, 1937

203 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 11

Intertown Visit Cowra Comes to Grenfell. Great, Success. Grenfell 57 Points, Cowra 25 Points. Sporting Fixtures Included Golf, Tennis, Football, Bowls, Hockey, Rifle Shooting and Tug of War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1937 · page 2

The visit to Grenfell yesterday of several sporting bodies from Cowra in all inter-town competition was a most successful fixture, aud it is…

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With Troat Cut Soldier Found Dead (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 1

William Errington, aged 40 years, a returned soldier, who conducted a tobacco kiosk in the city, was found dead, with his…

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250,000 War Pensions. Active in Australia

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 3

During the year ended June 30, 1936, 250,000. war pensions cost the Commonwealth Government £7,520, 228…

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The Tragedy of Civil War (Written Specially for the 'Advocate')

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 4

For many months the carnage in Spain has excited the interest and provoked the horror of all civilised peoples. Towards the end of April…

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Sixty Applications Rejected by Council Not Returned Soldiers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 2

When Bland Shire Council was discussing the applications for the position of A and B Grade Clerks at the Shire Chambers, West Wyalong, the…

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250,000 War Pensions Active in Australia

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 May 1937 · page 6

During the year ended June 30 1936, 250,000 war pensions, cost the Commonwealth Government £ 7,720,228…

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Popular Digger Departure of Bill' Moroney Farewell and Presentation Big Gathering at Soldiers' Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 7

The popularity and high esteem in which Mr. Bill Moroney is held by members of the local Returned Sailors and Soldiers'…

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Reminder of War Years London's Farewell Australian Troops Songs and Tears at Station LONDON, May 23

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 4

Scenes reminiscent of the departure of troop trains during the war years marked London's farewell to the Australian Corporation troops at Victoria…

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Anzac Memorial Diggers Discuss Proposal Finality Urged

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 1

That the Forbes sub-branch should make a move in the direction of having finality reached with regard to the proposed Anzac…

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Essay Competition "Anzac Day Celebrations" Prizes Awarded

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 5

At last Friday night's meeting of the Forbes Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, Mr. Perey stated that he had…

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Loaded Rod Explodes Man Severely Wounded Not Expected to Live (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 1

A loaded steel rod, which exploded, at his home, inflicted a terrible wound on John Patch, aged 20 years, of Canley Vale,…

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German Warship Bombed by Spanish Aeroplanes 22 of Crew Killed, 60 Wounded Spanish Report States Warship Fired First (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 1

A cable from London to-day states: A grave situation has arisen as a result of the bombing of the German warship, Deutshland by two Spanish bombing aeroplanes…

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Recruiting. Part of Returned Soldiers' League

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 June 1937 · page 6

At a meeting of the Cowra branch of the Returned Soldiers' League it was contended that it was the province of the league to take an active…

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Big Gun Battle One Killed. Thirty Wounded (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1937 · page 1

A cable from Johnstown (U.S.A.) slates: —One picket, was killed, and nearly 30 wounded, at the gate of the Republic…

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By Telegraph This Morning War's Toll of Airmen ROME

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 2

It is officially stated that 33 volunteer Italian airmen were killed in the Spanish war. It is claimed that Italian aviators…

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43 Italian Airmen Killed in Spanish War (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 1

A cable from Rome states:—It is officially stated that volunteer it alian airmen were killd in the Spanish war…

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Serious Clashes Police and Ex-soldiers in Brussels (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 1

A cable from Brussells states: —Serious clashes occurred between the -police and twenty thousand exsoldiers, who marched on the capital,…

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"Unfair" Act Soldiers' Preference Act Criticism in Orange Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 9

Led by the Mayor (Ald. Matthews) who voiced the opinion that the subject was one for the Stevens' Government to handle, the…

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By Telegraph This Morning The War in Spain MADRID

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 June 1937 · page 2

Heavy insurgent concentration on Jarama River has become apparent during the week-end, with heavy attacks…

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Foster Son Amok Killed Father, Wounded Mother Then Committed Suicide (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 1

A cable from Brisbane states:—Alender George Bennett, aged 16 years, shot his foster father, Wiliiam Re[?]path Bennett, aged…

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