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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Returned Soldiers Annual Re-Union Proposed Fusion with League Veterans to go into Abeyance

National Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 3

There was a big attendance at the annual reunion of the members of the Veteran Soldiers' Association held at Heath's last night…

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Soldiers' Home Opened SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 3

The Acquatic Club House for limbless soldiers was officially opened by Sir Dudley de Chair, Stale Governor this afternoon. His Excelency said…

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Sydney's Pageant 20,000 Soldiers March Memorable Gathering in Domain SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

In glorious weather the 13th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli, was celebrated in Sydney to-day. The principal…

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Anzac Day

Leader · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 7

A United Service, in thankful commemoration of Anzac Day, was held at the Memorial Gates yesterday, the following took part: Psalm, Captain…

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Anzac Celebrations at the Rural School

Leader · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 7

Owing to the day itself being school holiday, the Anzac celebrations at the Rural School were not held until yesterday, when the president of…

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Anzac Day. a Discussion. (To the Editor.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 6

Sir,--One is gratified to note the splendid assembly of our townspeople at he memorial service held on Anzac day, showing that, the Anzacs are not…

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Anzac Dat in Sydney. Publicist Break Contract. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 4

The secretary of the Returned Soldiers’ League, Mr. Stagg, is considerably concerned over the report that a number of hotelkeepers kept their…

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On Anzac Day City Hotel Keeps Open Protest in Parliament SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr. Jarvie drew the Acting Premier's attention to a statement that a certain hotel in the city had…

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Headhunters Wage War. Natives Killed and Eaten. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 6

Messrs. J. and L. Day boat builders of Balmain, who have been engaged in the Delta district of [?] building a [?] yacht, returned to…

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Branch of Returned Soldiers’ Association

Leader · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 7

On Wednesday night, the returned soldiers formed a branch at Mill, thorpe, It is proposed to hold a meeting once a quarter. The following…

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Anzac Memorial Fund Sydney Friday

National Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 2

The New South wales Anzar memorial fund now stands at £75,000. It is likely that a design for a memorial will be called for by the…

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Anzac Service. "Lest We Forget."

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 7

A wealth of sunshine poured from a fleckless Australian blue sky, when the people began to assemble in large numbers for the United Religious Service…

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Oberon News Anzac Day Celebrations OBERON Thursday

National Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 5

Anzac Day was observed here in a quiet way, all business bouses being closed. A united service was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall by the…

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Anzac Day and Hotels. Only Three Opened in Metropolis Compulsory Closing Probable SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 2

The Licensed Victuallers' Association stated to-day that as far as their reports showed only three hotel keepers broke faith on Wednesday…

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Millthorpe Returned Men

Leader · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 6

As a result of persistent organisation, in which their Orange comrades had taken some part, a branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. has been formed at…

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Forbes Anzac Dinner. Apathy of Townspeople

Leader · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 7

In responding to the total of the R.S. and [?] League, at the Anzac dinner, on Wednesday night, the Forbes league secretary (Mr. T. G. L…

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May Day and the Coming ([?]) War

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 4

For more than 20 years it has been the practice of the advance guard of the Labor movement of Australia to hold mass meetings and working class…

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War Patient Goes to New Zealand. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 4

The Now Zealand Government has agreed to receive George McQuay, a soldier patient from Sydney, and to treat him as a war…

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To Prevent War The Real Stumbling Block America to France WASHINGTON

National Advocate · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 2

Mr. Kellogg, Secretary of State, addressing the American Society of International Law, declared in substance that the reservation embodied…

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The Gum nuts Revue An Instantaneous Success MudgeeGirlsa Collateral Assurance Clean, Bright and Sparkling Show "The Toast is Anzac, Gentlemen" Audience Stirred to Enthusiasm

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 10

Although a departure from the popular comic operas hitherto staged, the Mudgee Musical Society's ninth production, "Gum Nuts," was an…

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