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

The wars & local soldiers, 1948

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1948 Anzac Day March Should Be Most Impressive for Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 March 1948 · page 2

Plans are in hand to make the 1948 Anzac Day march at West Wyalong the most impressive for many years, Senior Vice-President Ray Tunks told a meeting…

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Anzac Day 25th APRIL, 1948

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 April 1948 · page 5

The organising committee of the Anzac Day March and Commemoration Service have arrangements well in hand. Watch for final details,…

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Weethallee Children's Success At Hay War Memorial High School

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 April 1948 · page 6

The twelve children from Weethalle who attended the Hay War Memorial High School last year brought honor to their district, in both scholastics and in the…

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Dedman Frowns on War Talk

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 April 1948 · page 9

Talk of war is frowned upon by the Australian Minister for Defence (Mr. Dedman). On arrival at Adelaide on Tuesday, the Minister said he could…

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War Gratuity

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 April 1948 · page 3

Many ex-servicemen and war widows eligible for war gratuities have not yet lodged applications, according, to Service authorities…

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R.S.L. MEETING Anzac Day Celebration

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 April 1948 · page 6

The monthly League meeting was well attended and a good deal of business was dealt with. Dr. Church was appointed honorary…

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All Ex-service Men and Women Will March on Anzac Day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 April 1948 · page 4

It is hoped that the march at West wyalong on Anzac Day, Monday, April 26, will be the most impressive witnessed for many years, an RSL official said to-day…

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Anzac Day Half-Million Tin Hats to be Sold

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1948 · page 2

As a prelude to Anzac Day, the United Returned Soldiers' Fund is distributing miniature tin hats which will be sold under the…

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Soldiers' Day Appeal

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 6

As a prelude to Anzac Day the United Returned Soldiers' Fund is distributing miniature tin hats which will be sold under the…

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District Soldiers Draw Blocks

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 1

The ballot of 12 blocks in Wallabadah Estate closer settlement subdivision (Tamworth district) was drawn at…

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Anzac Day The Local Celebrations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 8

The Anzac Memorial Committee held its meeting on Monday night, when there was a good attendance of members. Mr. R. H. Herbert presided…

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WARROO Monworiga Soldiers' Memorial Improving the Show Schedule

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 10

A meeting of the Monwonga Memorial Hall committee was held on Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Earp. Much discussion took place…

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War Memorial in Position For Unveiling on Anzac Day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 1

The memorial to West Wyalong and district men who lost their lives during the two World Wars, is ready for unveiling by Major-General G. F. Wootten on Monday…

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Anzac Day Holiday Local Post Office Arrangements

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 1

Office open 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Mails which usually close after 10 a.m. will close at 10 a.m. No delivery by postman…

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Anzac Night Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 1

Ken Emmett's Dance Band has been engaged for the Anzac Night dance, which will be held in the Masonic Hall,…

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Anzac Holiday Monday, 16th April, 1948

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 1

The following arrangements will be observed at Condobolin Post Office: The Office will be open for all…

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R.S.L Makes Final Plans For Big Anzac Day March

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 1

West Wyalong branch of the Returned Servicemen's League has completed plans for Anzac Day celebrations, President Jim Spence told a special meeting…

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1914-18 War Men to Dine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. Chas Prichard. Of the Empire Hotel, West Wyalong, will entertain men of the 1914-18 war, at the annual…

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Anzac Day Services

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 1

On Sunday, Anzac Day, ex-members of all branches of the armed forces will fall in outside the Commonwealth Bank at 530 a,m., and…

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Anzac Day Observance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 6

The Anzac Memorial committee has made the folowing arrangements for the commemoration of Anzac Day on Sunday, April 25:…

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