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

The wars & local soldiers, 1938

182 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 10

"The Road Back." After War Sequel Powerful Drama Enacted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 3

Intensely human, powerfully dramatic, a skilful blending of comedy, pathos, suspense, is Universal's "The Road Back," which will open its run at…

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Anzac Day March District Soldiers Going

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

West Wyalong and District will be represented at the Anzac Bay March and celebrations by a number to town and district men…

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Peak Hill Council Fined Breach of Soldiers' Preference Act

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 2

At the police court recently the Peak Hill Municipal Council was fined 10-, with 8- costs, on each of two charges, of having failed to give…

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Weethalle Diggers. Monthly Meeting Held Anzac Day Arrangements

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Weethallee sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. was attended by thirty members, including Messrs A. [?]yers…

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War Idea Scouted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 6

The Prime Minister. Mr. Chamberlain, addressing the Birmingham Unionist Association, said that there [?] no need to regard the future with…

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War Veterans' Home (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 8

Dear Sir,—You have no doubt heard of the public appeal which was launched on Tuesday the 5th inst at the Town Hall for the…

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Visit to Italy of British War Minister (By Wire), Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 1

A cable from, London states:— Despite a War Office denial. it is reported that the Minister for War (Mr- L. Hore-Betisha), is…

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Far East War Sensational Report Britain Asked to Mediate? (LONDON

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 1

It is reported that the Japanese have appealed to the British Government to mediate in the war with China, with a view, to bringing about,…

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Anzac Day

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 2
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

The usual Anzac ceremony will take place at the school gates at 10.35 a.m. on Monday, but there will be no service in the Central Hall…

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Anzac Day Combined Sendee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 1

The usual combined commemoration service will be held in the Tivoli Theatre, West Wyalong, on Monday next (Anzac Day) at…

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Causes of War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 9

Wars in Biblican history were not caused by high lari[?]s. [?]s who subjugated Europe and most of the world then known, undertook…

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Anzac Day Celebration Combined Church Service Ceremony At Forbes Rev. D. A. Clarke's Address

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 1

THE ANZAC DAY celebrations in the country this year did not take on such an impressive nature owing to the large numbers of ex-servicemen who were massed in the city yesterday for the special march of the returned men. But it was…

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Anzac Day Celebrations.! Record March in City Procession Seven Miles Long Huge Crowds Attend Services (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

In the biggest Anzac Day celebration ever held, nearly 60,000 returned soldiers yesterday marched through the city streets, which were lined with three-quarters of a…

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Anzac Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 2

Mrs. T. W. L. Simon, Mr. A. E. Anderson, and Mr. M. Flower. The latter is a recent arrival to our town, and judging by the reception extended…

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Anzac Sunday in the Methodist Church

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 6

The Rev. E. G. Clancy preaching at the Methodist Church on Sunday night, took as his theme "We will Remember them." Mr. Clancy said that…

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G.i.h.s. Anzac Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 3

On Friday last the two schools assembled to commemorate Anzac. In the High School Mr. Gelfius opened the ceremony by stating the…

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Anzac Day Civic Service at the School Memorial Gates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 6

With so many Diggers away in Sydney at the big day, Condobolin's celebrations of the day was confined to the one at the Memorial Gates in front of…

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Anzac Day at Grenfell Many Diggers Away....but the Spirit Is There. Lest We Forget!

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 2

Though, over 60 members of the Grenfell Subbranch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. were in Sydney, and only a handful present for the Anzac Day…

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War Pensions' Bill Nearly £150,000,000 Paid In 22 Years

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 4

Australia's war pensions bill last year (19 years after the Armistice) was £7,683,000—£100,000 more than it was 10 years ago. In the 10 years…

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