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

The wars & local soldiers, 1948

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Anzac Day Sport Fixtures Deplored Civic Service Address

Central Western Daily · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 1

The fact that some people were using the hour of Anzac commemoration and dedication to indulge in sport was deplored by the Rev. N…

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Anzac Day Bathurst Celebrates United Service at Carillon

National Advocate · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 2

"They gave their lives For that public gift they received a praise which never ages, and a tomb mark glorious—not so much the…

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War Preparations in Palestine LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 1

The British Colonial Secretary said yesterday that under no circumstances would Britain continue. to police Palestine…

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Anzac Delegation Accident

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 3

LONDON. Monday,— Some members of the Australian and New Zealand War Veterans’ delegation had a narrow…

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Anzac Day Pilgrimage

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 2

In a pilgrimage to the Orange cemetery on Anzac Day wreaths were placed on the graves of a soldier from…

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Adelaide's Anzac Commemoration Adelaide

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 1

Adelaide had its Anzac March in fine but overcast weather this morning. It is estimated that more than 12,000 marched, and about 10,000…

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Golf Clubs Reply to Anzac Day Committee

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 2

The committee of the Orange Golf Club said yesterday that arrangements for a competition en Sunday afternoon were too far advanced to be altered when a meeting was held on Saturday afternoon last…

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Weather Did Not Detract From Impressive Anzac Service

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 2

Anzac Day in Lithgow on Sunday appeared no different to any previous commemorations, but it fully emphasised that external appearances do not always shed a true light on the underlying feelings of those who remember the…

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Anzac Day Services in Churches “A New Significance”

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 6

“Before 1914 the name of Australia was known and respected, but the brave young soldiers of the new continent gave a new meaning and significance to the land of their birth.”…

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“Prospect of War Stronger” Says U.s. General

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Monday: The prospect of war is stronger now than it was three months ago. This is the view of the…

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Arabs Declare Full Scale War Against Jews In Palestine LONDON

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 1

The Transjordan Government has declared war on "Zionism" and Transjordan troops have grabbed Jericho, says Reuters Damascus correspondent, quoting official, sources there…

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Anzac Day Addresses

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 1

Anzac Day services were conducted on Sunday at Blayney, Millthorpe and Lyndhurst and about 30 people attended a Dawn…

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Anzac Service at Mental Hospital

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 11

A special Anzac service was conducted at the Mental Hospital on Anzac Day by the Anglican chaplain, the…

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Anzac Day Services at Cumnock Big Attendance

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 3

There was a big attendance at the Anzac Day service in the Theatre Cumnock on Sunday morning…

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Inspiring Ceremony at Molong Commemoration of Anzac Day

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 1

About 500 people were present at the inspiring civic commemoration service on Anzac Day, Sunday, at Molong Town Hall…

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Dedicated Windows Lagoon War Memorial

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 2

LAGOON, Tuesday: Padre G. W. Kircher, parish priest of O'Connell-Oberon, which includes Lagoon attended St. Stephen's Church of…

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Jericho Occupied by Troops Declaration Of War

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.— The Transjordan has declared war on “Zionism,” and Transjorden troops have occupied Jericho, says Reuter’s Damscus correspondent, quoting official sources there…

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Opinion Unchanged P.M. Still Thinks War is Unlikely

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tuesday: The Prime Minister, Mr. Chifley, told reporters in Canberra today that he had not changed his opinion on the…

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Anzac Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 12

On Sunday last members of the local Sub-branch of the R.S.L. ex-servicemen of World Wars I. and II., the V.D.C. members of the Red…

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Rylstone Diggers Anzac Dinner

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 April 1948 · page 16

Although only moderately attended, the Anzac Dinner which was held in the Memorial Hall on Monday evening was very successful and…

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