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

The wars & local soldiers, 1949

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More Than 200 at Anzac Day Luncheon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 1

More than 200 ex-Servlcemen enjoyed a buffet luncheon at the West Wyalong Memorial Hall yesterday…

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More Donations for War Memorial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 2

Mr. J. F. Spence, Treasurer of the Wyalong and District Hospital War Memorial Sports Committee. which has now been…

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Duration of War Service Preference

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 5

The Department of Post-war Reconstruction, in reply to an enquiry as to how long will the provisions for preference in…

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Fallen of Two Wars Honored Anzac Comradeship a Challenge Hundreds a T Stirring Services at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 1

FORBES people, in common with millions throughout Australia and the British Empire, yesterday commemorated the 34th anniversary of Anzac Day in a manner befitting the solemn occasion…

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Anzac Dinner

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 6

The Anzac Dinner was held in the show ground pavilion and there was a large attendance of all branches of the Services though the First…

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Anzac Dinner

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 6

Ray Sweeney responding on behalf of the visitors stating that he had been coming to Grenfell gatherings since the League was formed, and…

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Anzac Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 3

Anzac Day Celebrations were carried out at Grenfell on lines similar to those of former years— the Dawn Service—pilgrimage to…

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Anzac Day Celebrations Splendid Address By Mayor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 1

Impressive services to commemorate Anzac Day were held last Monday, firstly a Civic Service at the Public School Memorial Gates, and following this the local Returned Soldiers Sub-Branch's Service at the…

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Visitors Say Anzac Buffet Luncheon at West Wyalong Was "Cat's Whiskers"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 4

The luncheon served by the United Services Club on Anzac Day, at West Wyalong, was the best they had experienced in city or country, visitors told Club…

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Tallimba Diggers Pay Respects to Dead Comrades; Threat of 3rd War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 1

Tallimba branch of the Returned Servicemen's League organised a successful street march and open air service on Anzac Day…

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Anzac Day Memorial Service and Banquet

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 6

Although probably not as well attended as in previous years because of the excellent sowing conditions prevailing for farmers, the solemnity of…

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I.H.S. Senior Cadets Participate in Anzac Day March

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 5

This year the School Unit was Honour Company, and out of the smallest enrolment for years a company of 20 turned out. Many of the absentees…

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Anzac Day Impressive Service at Bogan Gate Many Forbes Visitors

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 7

Anzac Day was solemnised at Bogan Gate with an impressive ceremony at the Monument, preceded by a march in which members of the local…

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C.s.i.r. War on Weevils

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 2 May 1949 · page 2

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has declared war on weevils with results that are already proving successful…

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C.S.I.R. War on Weevils Saves Money for Wheatmen, Science Wins First Round of Contest CANBERRA

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 May 1949 · page 6

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has declared war on weevils with results that are already proving successful for Australian wheatgrowers…

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"The Digger" Progress of His Rehabilitation Anzac Day Reactions

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 4

For thousands or "Diggers or World Wars I and II, the Anzac Day period offers opportunities for memorial services, for re-unions,…

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Anzac Day at Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 6

Anzsc Day celebrations at Ungarie this year were prehaps the best held yet. as a very lance and…

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Modern British Lightships to Replace Those Lost in the War

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 1

A fleet of modern light vessels, giving their crows "luxury" conditions compared…

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Farmers Hampered in Rabbit War; Appeal to Government

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1949 · page 6

A Resoution that the Feders [?] be asked to [?] tp [?] on he [?] [?] or [?] and [?]…

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Forbes District Ambulance Monthly Meeting of Committee Welcome Home to President

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 May 1949 · page 5

The monthly meeting of Forbes District Ambulance committee on Tuesday night was attended by Messrs K. Breen (president), F…

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