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

The wars & local soldiers, 1947

210 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 11

Anzac Day March

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 4

AM West Wyaloug uild district returned servicemen are requested to take part in the Anzac Day March on Friday…

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In Memory of Anzac

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 2

This week Australia pauses to observe one of her great national days. It. is well that she should do…

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War Memorial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 2

An important. decision is fo be made at. a public meeting to-night in connection with the proposed Hospital War…

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Member for Calare Sought Concession for War Widows

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 2

In the House of representatives the member for Calare (Mr. John Howse) asked the P.M.G. for a reduced wireless license fee to war…

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Soldier Pays Tribute to Jack Collins

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 2

"A man like Jack Collins, who has travelled extensively and gained a knowledge of the administration of overseas countries would be an…

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War Widows Mr. Howse Seeks Extra Concession

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 4

In the House of Representatives the member for Calare (Mr. John Howse) asked the P.M.G. for a reduced wireless licence fee to war widows…

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Post-war Work of the Red Cross Revealed in Report of Forbes Delegate Addresses at Annaul Conference

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 3

All interesting report on the postwar doings of the Red Cross Society since the cessation of hostilities was presented to last week's…

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Anzac Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

thusiasm of the strong for the rights of the weak. Of course there is a danger lest ,the silence find all the observance of Anzac…

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Anzac Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

Anzac Day was observed in Grenfell in all the solemnity and homage due to the occasion. Though the attendance of the public was…

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Requiem Mass On Anzac Day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

The celebration of Anzac Day at St. Mary's Church, West Wyalong, cons.sted of a Requiem Mass…

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Clergyman Commends Public On Fine Anzac Day Spirit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

A feature of the Anzac Day service at West Wyalong was the commendation of the Rev. W. E. Butler of the West Wyalongpeople's observance of this day by their…

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Two Hundred Attend the Anzac Dinner. Diggers' Auxiliary Provide Another Fine Luncheon

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

Speaking at the Anzac Dinner, Mr. W. J. Dun, President of the Grenfell Sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A., said, he was pleased to…

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1914-18 War Veterans Have Grand Time at Annual Reunion Luncheon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 1

Veterans of the 1914-18 war, many of them battle scarred, had a royal time at the annual complimentary re-union luncheon given by Mr. and Mrs. Charles…

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8 Attended Public Meeting War Memorial Decision Postponed Shire President's Caustic Comment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 1

"A disgrace to West Wyalong," was the comment of the Shire President (Cr. A. T. B. Holland) on the attendance of eight members of the public at a meeting…

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Old Soldier Thanks Press

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 1

Although he is busy with a whirlwind politlcal eampalgn, Major J. C. Chanter, D.S.O., ML.A,…

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"Vision of God Not Embraced" Reason Why Peace Plans Fail Rev. Sear's Address at Anzac Day Service

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 1

"AT the end of two world wars within a quarter of a century we were still trying, largely on the basis of our own strength, to create a world organisation for peace. But our efforts were not being attended by what may be termed…

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Anzac Day at TULUBIGEAl

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 1

The Anzac Day Service and street procession at Tullibigeal was largely attended…

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Anzac Day AtTalUa

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 4

On Anzac Day the March along the main street to the Tallimba Hail was very well attended…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Large Crowd Watch Biggest March Ever Services at School and Park Memorial Gates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 2

Impressive services to commemorate Anzac Day were held last Friday, firstly a Civic Service at the Public School Memorial…

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Opium raid Biggest Since Pre-war Days (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 1

A message from Vancouver states: — Opium valued at 25,000 dollars in underworld markets was seized from the…

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