April 27, 1917.
This week’s History Snippet comes from Anzac Day 1917, 101 years ago.
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The article tells of how the day was celebrated at Boorowa Public School, with addresses from reverends and “patriotic songs”.
The paper also informed residents that Private T. Percival of Burrowa was “officially reported ill” and “The Allies brought down 40 German aeroplanes on Monday”.