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Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Suggested Inscriptions for Our Soldiers' Monument. (To the Editor "Dubbo Liberal")

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 2

Sir,—In your leader of March 14th you write: "Countless thousands may be swayed in thought by the words to be written on our monument. Surely,…

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Soldiers' Memorial Committee. Important Discussions. Financial Aspect

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman J. B. Macdonald) presided at a meeting of the Dubbo Soldiers' Memorial Committee held on Tuesday night last at the Town Hall…

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The Soldiers' Memorial

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 2

During his visit to Sydney last week, Mr. J. B Macdonald; president of the, Soldiers' Memorial Committee, interviewed Messrs. Crone and Hinton,…

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Suggested Inscriptions Soldiers' Memorial

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 2

Sir,—The grand sentiments expressed in the phrases submitted by Mr. W. F. McManamey are more than "legends;" they are the inspirations of men who…

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Dubbo's Municipal Engineer Returned Soldiers' Request

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 1

The letter from the Dubbo branch of the R. S. and S. L. L. to the Dubbo Municipal Council regarding the appointment of the engineer (Mr. W. J. Fordyce)…

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Preference For Soldiers. Council Appointment Queried

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 2

At the meeting Of the Municipal Council hold last Tuesday night letter was received from the Dubbo subbranch of the R.S, and S.I.League,…

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The Easter "War Cry."

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 1

The Solvation Army has issued a sple[?]d: Easter edition of the "War Cry,"s which contains, amongst other features, a supplement in the shape of…

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Dubbo Soldiers' Memorial Committee Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 8 April 1924 · page 4

A meeting of the Dubbo Soldiers [?]orial Committee was held at the Town Hall on Friday evening. The Mayor (Ald. J. B. Macdonald) presided,…

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Soldiers' Memorial. the Architect Welcomed to Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1924 · page 4

At a meeting of the Soldiers' Memorial Committee, held in the Town Hall last Friday night, the Mayor presided, and others present were Messrs. W. J…

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Anzac Day

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 April 1924 · page 6

In connection with the celebration to be observed at Dubbo on Anzac Day, Friday, April 23, the returned soldiers have arranged for the Rev. A…

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If War Came

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 April 1924 · page 8

Brigadier-General Forsyth in a public statement a few days ago, said-- "If all the able bodies men in Australia could be put in the fighting line,…

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The Easter "War Cry."

Western Age · Friday 11 April 1924 · page 1

The salvation Army has issued a splendid Easter edition of the "War Cry," which contains, amongst other features, a supplement in the shape of…

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Anzac Day. Local Celebrations

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 April 1924 · page 5

There was a large attendance of [?] members of the Soldiers and Citizens' Club, at the meeting at the Club Rooms on Saturday night…

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Gilgandra Returned Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 15 April 1924 · page 4

The following officers have been elected for the cunning your at a ballot of members of the Gilgandra Returned Soldiers' League:--Patrons,…

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Anzac Day Observance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 5

Anza[?], Day, April 25th, which it is year falls to-morrow week, will be celebrated as heretofore by the laying of wreaths upon all graves and headstones…

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Easter and Anzac Day Postal Holiday Arrangements

Western Age · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 2

Good Friday, April 18,—Country mails for despatch close at 10 a.m. The office will be open for the delivery of correspondence at the counter after…

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Anzac Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1924 · page 3

Friday next, April 25th, is Anzne Day. In Dubbo it will be celebrated by the laying of wreaths upon all graves and headstones of soldiers and…

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Bourke Soldiers Memorial

The Western Herald · Wednesday 23 April 1924 · page 2

We learn that the unveiling of the Bourke Soldiers' Memorial will probably take place in May, on a date yet to be fixed. The Committee…

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Anzac Day

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 7

All arrangements for the observance of Anzac Day (to-day) in Dubbo are complete. The celebrations will be similar to those…

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Anzac Day. at the Cemetery. an Impressive Ceremony

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 4

It was in the early hours of the morning on April 25th, 1915, just nine years ago to-day, that the boys from Australia received their baptism of fire in the…

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