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The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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War Memories

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 8

Considerable interest has been displayed in a window of Mr. Percy Marsh 's Gosford Music and Sports Depot, which during the past few days…

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Returned Soldiers Annual Meeting

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 4

Members of Gosford Sub-branch, B.S. and S.I.L.A., held their annual meeting at the Brisbane Water District Club on Monday night. Tables were…

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Make War on Mosquitoes to Prevent Epidemics

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 16

"Though dengue fever usually spreads extremely rapidly through a community, and affects a very high percentage of the inhabitants,…

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Horse Wounded by Shot Defendant Says He Only Meant to Scare It

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 2

At the Gosford Court on February 10, the orderly in charge of the 15-mile Camp (near Gosford), Main Roads Board works, was prosecuted for…

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Anzac Day

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 13

To make arrangements for Anzac Day ceremonies in Ourimbah on April 25th, a meeting is convened by Mr. F. Robson for Monday next, in the School…

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Ex-Soldier Collapses

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 8

Andrew Hogg, 36, an ex-member of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, who was visiting friends in this district, collapsed and died in Gosford on…

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Eighth Anzac Bail

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 10

This year the Light Horse Troops and members of Gosford Returned Soldiers' League are joining in promotion of the Anzac Ball, and the united…

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Anzac Bay Celebrations

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 15

A public meeting, convened by Mr. F. Robson, was held in the School of Arts on Monday night, to make arrangements for Anzac Day celebrations…

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Woy. WAr on Mosquitoes

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 5

Speaking on an Inspector's report at the Council meeting on March 12, Cr. Staples said when tanks were erected at new houses, provision should be…

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Is It War or Is It Peace? Communist Activities—Another Delegate for Moscow. (To the Editor.)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 16

Sir,—Whilst standing on a street corner a day or two ago I overheard an interesting conversation between two men, one of whom I recognised as a…

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Wot Woy Soldiers' Social

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 11

The Woy Woy R.S.L. Sub-Branch social on Thursday, March 22nd, in the Masonic Hall was a great success, attracting something like a record…

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Anzac Day

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 13

The arrangements in conection with Anzac Day Celebrations at Ourimbah are progressing favorably. The day will receive proper recognition here,…

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Terrigal Dance For Soldiers' Memorial

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 8

The Soldiers' Memorial Dance, organised by the Ladies' Committee, was a huge success, and about £22 was netted. Mrs. Albon, Mrs. Smillie, and…

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For Anzac Day

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 13

A public meeting is called for Monday night next, April 16th, in the School of Arts, to make final arrangements for Anzac Day United Services,…

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Anzac Day Excursions

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 12

The Railway Department notifies that excursion tickets will be issued for travel by train to Sydney and intermediate stations on the morning of…

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Anzac Day. Next Wednesday, 25th APRIL

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 8

The customary Commemoration services will be held throughout the district on Anzac Day, and others will also be held on Sunday next preceding,…

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Anzac Services

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 13

At Ourirabah Methodist and Presbyterian Churches on Sunday last, Anzac Commemoration Services were held. At the Presbyterian Church, Rev. J…

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Patonga Beach. Anzac

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 4

Special services in commemoration of Anzac Day were held in Mrs., Windybank's Hall, Patonga Beach, last Sunday, at 10.30 a.m. and 7 p.m.,…

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Anzac Services This

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 8

Further services commemorative of Anzac Day will be held on Sunday, as advertised. Erina people will assemble at the War Memorial at 2.30 p.m., and…

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Anzac Sunday Service at Mangrove Mountain

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 3

An Anzac Service was held at Mangrove Mountain Public Hall on Sunday afternoon, being conducted by Bev. J. Bruce Masson, Presbyterian Minister,…

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