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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

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Anzac Day. Travel Facilities for Ex-service Men

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 1

Extensive celebrations are being arranged to be held in Sydney on Auzac Day, April 25th --the 20th Anniversary of the lauding at…

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Diggers' Hall Lawson Soldiers' League Will Boom Again

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 2

Since the annual meeting Cook place three weeks ago, the troops have started a fresh "hop- over," and the objective is to have their…

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Diggers' Annual Reunion Mr. L. A. Robb (State President) at Katoomba. the League's Fine Work for the Soldier

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 3

In spite of the efforts of our old cobber, Jupiter Pluvius, the smoke-oh organised by the Katoomba Sub-Branch of the…

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Digger Jack Martin Passes on Result of War Service

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 2

By the death of Mr. Jack Martin, the Great War has claimed another victim. Death occurred at his residence. Warialda Street,…

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Anzac Day in Sydney Free Rail Trip

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 2

Mr A. Dickinson, hon, secretary of Katoomba Sub-Branch, asks us to remind Diggers that all application forms for free…

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Public Address "War or Peace"

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 2

A public address will be given at the Hazelbrook Methodist Hall on Tuesday (12th inst) at the instigation of the Methodist Young…

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Anzac Day Trip to Sydney

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 2

To avoid any possible misunderstanding and consequent disappointment, returned soldiers should remember that application forms…

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Katoomba Sub-branch Meeting Municipal Council Asked to Honour Deceased Diggers. an Appeal From the T.b. Soldiers' Association

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 1

Between thirty and forty members were present at the fortnightly meeting of the above last week, the President (C. J…

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An Anzac Passes

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 30 March 1935 · page 1

On Sunday, William Antill Rot- ton answered the final roll- call on this earth, at his residence, "Konada," Wentworth Falls. After a…

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The Anzac Shrine

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 2 April 1935 · page 4

In the crisp air of February stirred a small crowd of people, slowly making way through the door of the Shrine. On this warm…

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Effects of War Service

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 13 April 1935 · page 1

Deep resettlement was expressed at this week's meeting of the Katoomba Sub- Branch relative to remarks made by Dr…

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The Diggers Anzac Trains Katoomba and Leura Sub- Branches Join in Chorus of Complaint

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 13 April 1935 · page 1

The curtailment of concessions promised to ex- servicemen on Anzac Day has aroused something in the nature of a hornet's…

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Anzac Day at Katoomba No March of Ex-service Men This Year

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 16 April 1935 · page 1

Arrangements for the Anzac Day commemoration service were discussed by members of the Katoomba Sub-Branch R.S…

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News of the Mountains District Blackheath News Ladies' Auxiliary of the Returned Soldiers' Club

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 25 April 1935 · page 2

The executive and members of the ladies' auxiliary of the Returned Soldiers' Club wish to express their heartfelt thanks for the…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Service at Katoomba

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 26 April 1935 · page 2

In view of the large number of soldiers and relatives interested in the anniversary Anzac Day celebration in Sydney, it was only to be…

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Purpose and Value of Anzac Day a Heritage of Tradition and Remembrance. Rev. Lew's Address

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 27 April 1935 · page 2

"To-day, once again the streets of Sydney and other great cities of our Commonwealth and of New Zealand, echo and…

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Blackheath News Soldiers Take Fart in City March on Anzac Day

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 2

About thirty- nine soldiers left Blackheath by special train at 8 p.m. on the 24th inset., in order to attend the Anzac Day procession in…

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Wentworth Falls News Anzac Day Service

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 2

With the usual splendid attendance, the Anzac Day memorial service was held in School of Arts at 10.30 a. m. P. Board, Esq., C. M. G.,…

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Soldiers' Deaths Katoomba Diggers Purchase a "Lest We Forget" Pennant

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 14 May 1935 · page 2

A "Lest We Forget" pennant,to be flown with the Union Jack from the Town Hall upon the death of returned soldier is to be purchased…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council New Act Re Preference to Returned Soldiers Landing Station for Aircraft

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 17 May 1935 · page 3

Both the Local Government Association and the Returned Soldiers' and Sailors Employment Board, drew Council's attention to the new…

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