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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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Ourimbah War Memorial

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 6

Unveiling of the Ourimbah War Memorial by Mr. L. A. Robb, C.M.G., State President of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League…

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Anzac Sunday Made Memorable by New Zealanders Great Welcome Delights Visitors Town and District One In Triumph

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 4

Anzac Sunday witnessed an inspiring united effort on the part of town and district, a memorable rebirth of "Anzac" by the coming of the New Zealand Diggers, an unsurpassed welcome, spectacular procession, stirring commemoration and…

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In the War Years Gosford "Times" March 31-April 7, 1916

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 11

Mr. Arthur Beveridge, son of Mr. W. Beveridge, of Erina, has enlisted and has joined the Army Medical Corps…

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Blames Anzac Day

Man on the Land · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 6

When charged at the Gosford Police Court on Friday with having on April 28 been found drunk in Mann Street, and with having used…

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Soldier Preference "No Tampering With Act"

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1938 · page 1

Gosford Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League of Australia took a firm stand at its meeting on Friday [?]…

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Returned Soldier Appointed Woy Woy Health Inspector

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 July 1938 · page 3

At a special meeting of the Woy Woy Shire Council on Saturday morning, final consideration was given to the choice between two…

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New Greyhound Move Returned Soldiers Seek License Profit To Diggers, Ambulance, and Hospital

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 4

Members of the Gosford Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League of Australia, have, forwarded a written application to Mr. Gollan, Chief Secretary, seeking the greyhound, coursing license for the showground…

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Soldiers Explain Question of License

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1938 · page 4

At last night's meeting of the Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association's Committee, Messrs. J. Lawn (President) and D. A…

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Water for Soldiers

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 November 1938 · page 4

The Adjutant of the 16th Regiment, East Maitland, wrote to the Gosford Municipal Council, asking whether arrangements could be…

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The Nation Must Awake "Britain ringed by enemies in world where there is no peace "Tell Us What You Want and We Will Do It" — Alderman Grahame War - Time Prime Minister's Stirring Speech at Businessmen's Luncheon "Deeds Wanted Not Words" "War Hammering At Our Gates"

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 6

"War is hammering at Australia's gates. It is no good saying, 'When the tocsin rings we will be ready. Youth of Australia must be trained, and behind it must stand the public, alert and resolute; every…

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"A Seaside War" Terrigal v. The Entrance

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1938 · page 8

The seaside resorts. Terrigal and The Entrance, will battle out the third round of the Kuirawyba Challenge Cup, on the Terrigal…

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"Untrained Men In War Is Cold-blooded Murder"

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 December 1938 · page 4

Intensive Drive To Be Made For Men For Militia At a public meeting' at the Gosford Hall last night it was…

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