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Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1962

12 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers

Soldiers' Day Appeal

The Western Herald · Friday 6 April 1962 · page 14

"O Valiant Hearts who to your glory came Through dust of conflict and through battle flame…

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Anzac Day in Bourke Commemoration Service Largely Attended

The Western Herald · Friday 27 April 1962 · page 6

They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning —We will remember them…

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Anzac Address Delivered at Bourke War Memorial by Rev. L. D. Reid, L. Th., Dip. R.E., of Cobar

The Western Herald · Friday 27 April 1962 · page 12

"As we watch the Anzac March each year almost all of us have two emotions — pride in Australia's heritage…

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R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. Bourke Sub-branch Anzac Essay Competition 1962

The Western Herald · Friday 18 May 1962 · page 4

The adjudicators for the above have declared the following entrants winners, in their respective…

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Council War on Flies

The Western Herald · Friday 27 July 1962 · page 10

Perth City Council health inspectors plan large-scale spraying to control flies in the city and at venues for…

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Enngonia War Memorial Hall Association

The Western Herald · Friday 7 September 1962 · page 11

At the recently held Annual General Meeting of the above Association the following officials were elected for the ensuing year:—President: Mr. H. B. Conroy…

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Enngonia War Memorial Hall Ass'n. Motor Sports of Enngonia

The Western Herald · Friday 9 November 1962 · page 1

A successful Sports Meeting for Motor Cars and Motor Cycles was held at Enngonia on Tuesday last (Melbourne Cup Day.) Credit for the success of…

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Soldier Farms

The Western Herald · Friday 16 November 1962 · page 10

Immediate resumption of soldier settlement by the N.S.W. Government was urged by the annual…

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Official Opening of Yantabulla War Memorial Hall

The Western Herald · Friday 30 November 1962 · page 8

It is "Back to Yantabulla Day" on Saturday, Dec. 8th for the celebrations to mark the opening of the new…

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Yantabulla War Memorial Hall to Be Opened Tomorrow, December 8th

The Western Herald · Friday 7 December 1962 · page 1

The construction of Yantabulla War Memorial Hall is a perfect example of community effort, as it is being paid for by public subscription and was erected by voluntary labour…

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Yantabulla War Memorial Hall

The Western Herald · Friday 14 December 1962 · page 1

Report of Official Opening appears on another page. Photo By Speedex…

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"The Private War of Major Benson"

The Western Herald · Friday 14 December 1962 · page 7

Major "Barney" Benson (Charlton Heston), tough army career officer, pops off once too often…

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