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The wars & local soldiers, 1945

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P.O. Arrangements for Anzac Day

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1945 · page 1

The following arrangements will be observed at Forbes Post Office on Anzac Day (to-morrow):--9 a.m.-10 a.m., Office open for all…

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Anzac Day Celebrations at Forbes Dawn and Combined Services

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1945 · page 1

It is felt that special interest this year will centre in the Anzac Day Services to-morrow, in view of the Allied successes on the Western…

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Seven Times Hit by Jap. Bullets Trundle Soldier's Courage

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1945 · page 2

Indicative of the courage and stubborn fighting spirit of the Australians on Bougainville is the story of cpl. Frank Morgan, of Trundle…

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Welcome Home

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1945 · page 3

On Saturday night a welcome home was tendered in the Public Hall to Flight Lieutenant Stan Towhsend, DFC. The hall was crowded…

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Anzac Day at Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1945 · page 3

The sun had just risen on a cloudless dawn—nature's wild life were bestirring themselves for the daily tasks—to them it was just…

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Anzac Day Greenethorpe Observance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1945 · page 1

There was a large gathering at Greenthorpe on Sunday afternoon for the Anzac Day United Commemoration Service, which was…

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Anzac Day Large Attendance at Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1945 · page 1

Crowds lined the footpath of Main Street. West Wyalong, yesterday to see the march which preceded the Anzac Day Commemoration Service…

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Good Friends to Old Soldiers Mr. and Mrs. Prichard Entertain War Veterans

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1945 · page 1

"Soon the old Diggers will be relegated to the background, but while ever I am a resident of West Wyalong, I will do my very best to sea…

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War Loan Condobolin Now £9,230

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 April 1945 · page 2

With the loan closing this week and, at latest, a great final effort must be made by Condobolin to try and make the total much better than at…

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Bribbaree News. Returned Soldiers Meet

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1945 · page 2

The recently formed Bribbaree Sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. held its first meeting in the C.W.A. Room on 11th April…

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Anzac Day "Will Never Lose Place in Our Calendar" Rev. Brooks' Challenging Address Record Crowds at Dawn and Combined Services

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1945 · page 1

"I CANNOT imagine that any other day will ever replace Anzac A Day, or that this day will ever lose its place in the Australian calendar of national observances." These remarks were made by the Rev. A. J. Brooks when…

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Anzac Day Commemorations Service at Memorial Gates and Hall

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 April 1945 · page 2

The usual Anzac Day Commemoration Services were held last Wednesday, conducted by the local Returned Soldiers Sub-Branch. Commencing at the Memorial Gates at 10.45 a.m.,…

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Anzac. Address by Rev. C. N. Collard at Grenfell Commemoration

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1945 · page 1

Abraham Lincoln said that tho cemetery at Gettysburg was dedicated by the sacrifice of soldiers long before its formal dedication by…

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Local Prisoners of War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 April 1945 · page 2

A corresyo[?]dent writes:—your recent paragraph stating that it was likely that W/O Mick Curry was among prisoners in Paris who had…

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War Loan. Grenfell Just Short of Its Quota

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1945 · page 2

Grenfell subscribed £23,448 to the Third Victory Loan from 138 subscribers. The quota was £25,000 from 350…

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Allied Prisoners of War in Germany on the Move

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 April 1945 · page 1

Strength of different nationalities of Allied prisoners of war in Germany in various camps is no longer known…

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Anzac Day Mass Celebrated at St. Laurence's Church

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1945 · page 2

Anzac Day was commemorated at St. Laurence's Church by Holy Moss being offered for the repose of the souls of all those killed in…

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Tallimba Inspiring Anzac Day Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 May 1945 · page 4

Anzac Day was commemorated on Wednesday, 25th April, at Tallimba. The largest assembly of people to meet to honor the Anzacs witnessed…

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War Facts in Brief

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 May 1945 · page 6
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

Royal Air Force Transport Command flew a total of 4,000,000 miles in January last without a singe accident causing death or injury to a…

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