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

The wars & local soldiers, 1949

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Anzac Scenes in Sydney

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday. — Under a dull sky, about 40,000 of Australia's fighting manhood took part in a stirring Anzac Day march in Sydney today. Thousands of cheering…

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Anzac Day Remembrance in Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 2

While a crowd of about 400 stood silently to attention, widows, mothers, sons and fathers of servicemen who made the supreme sacrifice in two great wars, side by side with friends, patriotic and church…

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Anzac Bowl Won by Bob Golding

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 8

With a net score of 64, Bob Golding won the Anzac Bowl at Duntry-league yesterday…

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470 People Collapse Biggest Anzac Day March Ever

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 7

SYDNEY, Monday. — The State president of the R.S.L., Mr. K. Bolton, said tonight that the Anzac march was the…

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Who Shall Pay? Truth About Taxation Company Profits Greater Than Ever Enormous Industrial Progress Workers Pay Less Than Before War

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday. An authoritative review of the economic and taxation position in Australia should prove most illuminating to the general bod of taxpayers. As is well…

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Bright Soldiers’ Party Bowling Club Function

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 7

The close and friendly association existing between returned soldiers of both wars and members of the Orange Civic and Bowling Clubs was further exemplified at a convivial gathering at the…

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Manildra Magazine Big Crowd at Anzac Ceremony

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 2

A United Service of Commemoration was held at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall at 3 p.m. on Anzac Day, returned servicemen and…

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Chifley's Busy Day Anzac Day in London

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday: The Cenotaph and St. Martin's in the Fields, the historic church in the shadow of Nolson's Column, became bits of…

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Padre's Warning of Iron Curtain Menace Big Crowd at Anzac Day Commemoration Ceremony

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 1

A warning that a menace existed in the world today, similar to the ideals of Hitler and Japanese warlords, was given by Padre R. D. Drury at the Anzac Day Commemoration at Molong on Monday…

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War Mongers Supported a Military Man's Views

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 1

YOUNG, Tuesday: The winner of both the Victoria Cross and the Military cross, Lieut. Col. Charles Anderson of Young, criticised those who…

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Yeoval Voice Hall Lasting Memorial to the Fallen Inspiring Address at Yeoval Anzac Day Commemoration

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 6

The commemoration of Anzac Day at Yeoval on Monday was of special significance to residents of the town and district. It was the first ceremony of its kind in the New…

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Modern British Lightships to Replace Those Lost in the War

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 1

A fleet of modern light vessels, giving their crews "luxury" conditions compared with pre-war ships, and with many technical improvements, are now taking the place of those lost by Britain in the war. Half of the 16 Trinity House vessels lost have already…

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Soldier’s Death

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 11

SYDNEY, Tuesday.— Two attendants at Callan Park mental Hospital, william Ternan, 52 and Carlton Howard…

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Anzac Dinner

National Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 6

More than 100 ex-servicemen and women attended the Anzac dinner in the Malachi Gilmore Hall on Anzac night, given by the RSL Women's…

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Oberon News Anzac Day Celebrations

National Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 6

From Our Correspondent OBERON, Wednesday: The celebrations of Anzac Day at Oberon started with the dawn service at the…

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Anzac Day Commemorated at Combined Service

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 12

An Anzac Memorial Service was held in Anzac Park and the Roxy Theatre last Monday, and was largely attended…

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World War Ii Memorial

National Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 6

There was a good attendance at the Oberon Memorial Hall at the conclusion of the Anzac service, when ex-servicemen and women assembled…

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Impressive Anzac Day Commemoration in Mudgee Record Number of Ex-Servicemen Attend Services

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 11

Anzac Day services in Mudgee were notable for the large attendance of ex-servicemen and the representative character of the procession. At the dawn service at the…

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Land for Soldiers

National Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 5

CANBERRA, Wednesday: The Minister for Postwar Reconstruction (Mr. (Dedman) announced today that during the past two weeks he had agreed…

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Anzac Day Church Service

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 4

At the Methodist Church, Molong, on Sunday evening, a special Anzac Service was conducted by the Rev. S. Arthur…

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