A Reminder to Returned Soldiers
The Hon. Secretary (A. S. Gill) of the Katoomba Branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.A. is anxious for a record roll-up of returned men at the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Blue Mountains · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1932
23 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 2
Anzac Memorial Hospital Opening of Charles Finch Memorial X-ray and Casualty Block Ceremony Performed by His Excellency, Sir Philip Game
Wednesday, February 10th, 1932, will be remembered as an important day in the history of the Blue Mountains by virtue of the fact that it was on that day the residents entered into possession of a much needed X-Ray Plant and Casualty…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tribute to Late Chief Unveiling of Picture of the Late General, Sir John Monash, at Soldiers' Memorial Hall
On Thursday evening last, in the presence of a large attendance of Diggers and townsfolk who had foregathered to pay tribute to the late leader of the A.I.F., His Worship the Mayor, Ald. Packer, unveiled a picture of the late Sir…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The De Groot Incident Local "Diggers" Refuse to Accept State President's ; Defence. Anzac Meeting
At the fortnightly meeting of the Katoomba-Leura Sub-Branch of the R.S. & S.I.L. on Thursday night a large attendance of "Diggers"…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anzac Day at Wentworth Falls
Mr. Chas. Duncan, hon secretary of the local branch of the R.S. & S.I.L. is in receipt from the Rev. S. Taylor, of an invitation for "Diggers"…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Presbyterian Church Anzac Service on Sunday Evening
"Before the outbreak of the Great War Europe was simply possessed with a spirit of militarism. The whole continent…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Anzac Day Our Day of Remembrance "Who have held their faith unseduced by the prize that the world holds on high. Who have dared for a high cause to suffer, resist., fight,—if need be. to die." From the Pulpit St. Hilda's Church of England Special Anzac Commemoration
The well organised Commemoration Service held in St. Hilda's Church of England on Sunday night was characterised by a unity of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In Graceful Dedication Soldier-minister for Health Dedicates Soldiers Cots for Soldiers' Children
Gathered round a cot, covered with the Flag for which their fathers had fought fifteen little lads listened breathlessly to the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldiers' Service Impressive Ceremony at the Katoomba Town Hall
Anzac Day—the day of remembrance, a day of resolution—was commemorated in every church throughout the Mountains on Sunday last, and by well-attended united services in the Katoomba Town Hall and at Leura…
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Katoomba Town Hall was crowded for the United Anzac Commemoration Service on Monday afternoon. The Mayor of Katoomba (Ald. A. E…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →ANZAC! Once more Australia turns to Gallopili
"Not for their prowess on land or sea or in the air does she recall that first scene in the mighty epic drama in which her sons played so many and such heroic parts. "She stands on Anzac Day in reverential communion with those who have…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wentworth Falls News Anzac Day
Anzac Day brought a record at tendance to the memorial service [?] the auspices of the Went worth Falls Sub-Branch of the R.S…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Inspiring Appeal - "Hold Fast to Our Traditions" the Anzac Spirit. Honour, Truth, and Justice
A stirring appeal to the awakening conscience of the people in regard to the rights and duties of citizenship, was delivered by Rev. H. E. Taylor at the Memorial Hall on Thursday night. Speaking on "The Need for the Anzac Spirit…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Night' S Amusement Weekly Social at Soldiers' Memorial Hall
Many residents of Katoomba are probably not aware that a most enjoyable evening might be spent on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Night's Amusement Weekly Social at Soldiers' Memorial Hall
Many residents of Katoomba are probably not aware that a most enjoyable evening might be spent on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Anzac Meeting
Rev. H. E. Taylor, of St. Hilda's, Katoomba, delivered a stirring address on "The Need of the Anzac Spirit To-day," at the annual Anzac meeting at the Memorial Hall, on Thursday evening last…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Days Recalled President's Gift to Leura -Katoomba Subbranch R. S. & S. I. L.
A unique and interesting presentation was recently made to the local "Diggers"' by Ald. C. Benson, popular President of the Katoomba- Leura…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Welcome Home At "Villers- Bret"
A surprise "Rummy" party was tendered Miss Cameron, the popular proprietress of "Villers- Bret," Lurline Street, on Thursday night,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Experiences as a Prisoner of War
Last Thursday evening Digger Benson, President of the Soldiers' League, told an interested audience of his experiences as a prisoner of war in Germany. He held…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Reminiscences on German Prison Camp
Digger Benson will discuss Council matters, business, the R.S. League, but unless you are an individual who knows how to get him to talk…
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