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Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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National War Memorial Canberra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 9

Proposals for the erection of a national war memorial have been referred to the Commonwealth Works Committee…

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Dead Man Found. Victim a War Warrior. SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 6

The police at Windsor found a swag near where the body of a man was discovered on the previous day. It contained war medals engraved with…

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R.s. and S.i.l.a. Meeting Op Dubbo Sub-branch. Anzac Day Arrangements

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the members of the sub-branch of he above League was held at the Town Hall on Friday evening. Mr. v. J. Buchan, Vice-President…

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On the Land. War on Bunny

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 8

The Canonba Pastures Protection Board menus to wage war on the ubiquitous bunny henceforth. At its meeting on Saturday last, the…

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Soldiers' Meeting. Anzac Day Arrangement

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 7

At the Dublin Returned Soldiers meeting on Friday night, presided over by Mr. V. J. Buchan, vice-president, a letter was read from Mr. W. J. Stagg…

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A War Warning

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 9

Shortly after the last Christmas of the war my company was occupying a portion of the front line running through Oppy Wood…

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A Welcome Home Gathering. Presentation to Miss M. IRVINE

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 4

A very pleasant function took place last Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Bewglass, when members of St. Andrew's chair and the Sunday…

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"Her Man O' War."

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 8

"One can now write about the world war in its actual colors. It has taken on a halo of romance that makes it splendid material for…

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Pre-war Prices. Predicted in Australia. MELBOURNE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 6

A witness, giving evidence before the Child Endowment Commission, said the price of meat was rapidly approaching its pre-war level. It was…

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Significant Figures. the Cost of the World War

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 8

In the January number of "Current 'History," published by the New York "Times," Mr. Victor L. Merger, a member of the United States Congress,…

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Anzac Day Ceremonial. Impressive Programme Arranged

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 2

The arrangements made by the Dubbo branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. for this year's celebration of Anzac Day, Wednesday, April 25th, will, it is hoped…

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Rawsonville Soldiers' Memorial. Committee Meet

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 5

On the evening of the 12th instant Messrs. J. Roberts (President), R. Edmondstone, E. Roberts, J. Buchan and E. Cornish, members of the above…

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Rawsonville Soldiers Memorial. Committee Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 2

On the evening of April 12, Messrs. J. Roberts (president), R. Edmondstone, K. Roberts, J. Buchan and E. Cornish, members of the above…

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Significent Figures the Cost of the World War

Western Age · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 4

In the January number of "Current History" published by the New York "Times" Mr. Victor L. Berger, a member of the United States Congress…

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Anzac Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

Next Wednesday will be Anzac Day, and once more we shall celebrate, as best, we may, the entry of Australia into her nationhood among the nations…

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Methodist Anzac Service

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 6

Preparations are being made for a special Anzac memorial service in the Methodist Church nest Sunday evening. The choir will render the…

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Anzac Day Postal Arrangements

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 3

The post and telegraphic branches will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.: money order branch will be closed; first clearance of posting boxes only will be…

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Anzac Day at Narromine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 5

For Anzac Day at Narromine the usual observances will be carried out. A united service will be held at the Town Hall at 10.30 a.m., after which a…

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Local and General Anzac Day—and Night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 6

The ceremonial at the monument on the morning of Anzac Day, Wednesday, April 25th, which will begin with a procession starting from the Royal…

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Lost and Found. Drams of the Great War. Missing for Thirteen Years

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 1

Another tragedy of the Great War has just been revealed, For eleven years a man has been in, Callan Park Asyslum (Sydney), with three hundred…

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