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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1940
Page
4
A fragmented account recalls Anzac Day and the First World War. It notes Gallipoli and Western Front battles, casualties, and the long shadow of victory as nations rebuilt after 1918. The piece mentions treaties shaping postwar Europe and the enduring call to service across generations.
Forbes and Australia commemorated Anzac Day amid rain and crowds, with 11 7 hundred attendees including 60 returning soldiers in a Town Hall service. Veterans led the march through streets as dawn and church services welcomed the day, with prayers and slogans urging remembrance of the Great War.
The report details GOOLAGONG events and notable figures including LM Ruane Muse at Weswaegh. It mentions races, venues, and a high level of competition with emphasis on seeding and fall sporting showcases, highlighting project leaders, venues, and outcomes. The account also references community figures and historical context surrounding the season’s previews and performances.
A late morning procession through the town featured veterans groups and church and civic members in a public display around the Cenotaph. Speakers remembered ANZAC day and veterans echoed calls for peace as a local crowd gathered, with reflections on past battles and home front service.
A public memorial service is described with references to community churches and local figures. The event appears to honor veterans or notable residents, with attendees gathering in a central hall and surrounding streets.
Fragmentary OCR text references Anzac dedication and local attendance concerns. Mentions AMES, 10 percent, a town context, and questions about democracy and local participation. Names and clear details are unreadable. the exact event and outcomes remain unclear.
Daniel Sweeney longtime Portws resident born Iron Island and formerly from Grange died after a long illness. He supported the Roman Catholic Church and leaves a large family including nine grandchildren and five daughters Mesdames Roush Talydney Maskell Forbes Slater Forbes Jane Forbes and Dean Forbes Oneler Myx Dourty of Orange and other relatives. Funeral arrangements indicate burial in the local cemetery with Mr AO Janew Raving in charge.
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