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

The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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Anzac Celebrations. Condobolin Does Its Part. the Best Yet

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 2

The quarter-century's space of time has certainly not even dimmed the remembrance of the great day dedicated to the memory of Anzac heros who…

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Anzac Day Enthusiastic Celebrations at Grenfell Record Number at the Dinner

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 4

There was marked interest at the Anzac Celebration at Grenfell on Tuesday, and a record crowd at the dinner was evidence that the comradeship and enthusiasm of the Diggers was as strong if not stronger than ever…

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Challenging Dictators. "War Unlikely to Follow."

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 1

A general war would not follow strong resistance by the democracies to the totalitarian States, but the situation must nevertheless be faced…

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Glorious Dead Remembered Spirit of Anzac Still Lives Returned Men March at West Wyalong Combined Public Service Well Attended "Anzac, Anzac, Long Live That Glorious Name."

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

These words formed the basis of a war time song written over twenty years ago to commemorate the gallant deeds of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps—which forms the word Anzac—and to-day they are still fresh in the minds…

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Anzac Day at Caragabal Caragabal, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 7

A well attended Anzac service was conducted in Caragabal Hall on Tuesday evening by the Rev. N. Cooke. Mr. C. Filby sounded "The Last Post."…

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Anzac Day Commemorative Services At Forbes Silence And Solemnity Of Dawn Service Record Gathering Pays Tribute

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 1

IT IS somewhat remarkable that after nearly a quarter of a century the public commemoration of Anzac Day should attain to the proportions marking this year's celebrations, which more nearly approximated the interest and enthusiasm of the…

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Must Stand with Britain Australia's Part in War Prime Minister's Appeal to Nation

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 5

Introducing himself to the people of the Commonwealth in a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday night, the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) made…

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By Telegraph Cannibals. Being Enlisted for British Army. Gibraltar

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 2

Spanish Nationalist papers, in flaring headlines, refer to reports that the Australian Mandated Territory will train natives for defence duties…

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Returned Soldiers Meeting of Forbes Sub-Branch Preference Claim Dropped

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 1

Mr. P. West (president) occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of Forbes sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, held at…

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Mr. Greg. McGIRR Has His Say. German People Against War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 6

The Nutshell's man had a chat with Mr. Greg. McGirr, well known westerner, who has just returned from a world tour…

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By Telegraph To-day. Ten Years. For Soldiers of the Irish Republican Army. London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 2

Without retiring, the jury returned a verdict of guilty in the Hammersmith Bridge explosion case, and…

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Weethalle Notes Anzac Day Celebrations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 10

Anzac Day was celebrated locally by a church service in the morning, and a re-union dinner at night. Service was conducted by the Rev…

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Anzac Day Services in the Country QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 9

The commemoration of Anzac Day was held on Saturday afternoon to the Quandialla Hall. A splendid gathering attended to pay homage to the men…

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Tulubigeal Notes Anzac Day Celebrations Stirring Address by Rev. W. Reynolds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 10

Anzac Day was fittingly celebrated at Tu[?]bigeal. At 3 p.m. a march took place, when returned soldiers,. Bijy Scouts, Brownies, and school…

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War Veterans' Home Opened With 43 Inmates Thanks to Press and Radio Stations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 3

On Anzac Day, His Excellency Lord Wakchurst opened the first section of the War Veterans' Home, Legacy Park, to accommodate 43…

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An Australian Girl Abroad. Soldiers Trapped By Avalanche Too Much Snow In Switzerland KANDERSTEG, Thurs

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

Well, we asked for snow and we've certainly got it. There's masses of it on the ground and wads still coming down, and even the natives find the…

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Only a Few Want War

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

An Australian correspondent, Noel Monks, wrote recently of the fraternisation at Tangier of British, German and French…

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Latest Move Chinese-Japanese War Evacuation of Chungking Ordered (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 1

A message from Shanghai states:—General Chiang Kai Shek has ordered the evacuation of the present capital, Chungking…

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Soldiering at Liverpool on Stew

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 10

Emerging from the military camp at Liverpool a few days ago, only one solitary regret gnawed at my vitals ... I had not had the…

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War Not Justified. By Present Problems. Says Mussolini. Rome

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 2

A review of the situation shows at present that there does not exist in Europe problems of such magnitude, justifying war, which would…

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