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The wars & local soldiers, 1929

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Civil War Fighting in Afghanistan Heavy Casualities. Calcutta

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 5

It is reported from Kabul that heavy fighting occurred at Shaidhabad, forty miles from Kabul, between forces of Baccha Sakau, the rebel king, and a…

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Maclean Soldiers' Memorial

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 April 1929 · page 2

There was a disappointing attendance at the public meeting called by the Mayor of Maclean to arrange for the raising of sufficient money to erect a memorial to…

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Anzac Day Soldiers and Publicans. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 5

As the result of refusal of the Licensed Victuallers' Association to close hotels during the progress of the march on Anzac Day, officials of the Returned…

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Local and General. Anzac Day Service

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 3

The Junior Red Cross is to hold a church parade next Sunday morning in honor of Anzac Day. The members will attend the Methodist Church…

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Anzac Day Parade

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 4

Returned soldiers are reminded that it will be their duty to muster at the flag-staff, at the bottom of Prince Street on Thursday morning at 10.30 for the…

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Anzac Service at Cathedral

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 4

A striking service sheet has been prepared for the Anzac service, to be held in Christ Church Cathedral, oil the morning of Thursday, the 25th inst.,…

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COMMEMORATION Australian War Memorial to Be Unveiled at Canberra Anzac Day Ceremony

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 2

The Australian War Memorial in Canberra will be formally inaugurated on Anzac Day when the Governor-General Lord Stonehaven will unveil a…

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Anzac Day Closing of Hotels. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 5

The Acting Premier, Mr. Buttenshaw, said to-day that while the Government will not issue a proclamation to make the closing of hotels compulsory on Anzac…

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Letter to the Editor War History

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 6

Sir,--For the sake of young men and women who may take an interest in Australian history, and who were school children when "she" stepped in as a…

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Anzac

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 4

To-day Australia will commemorate the immortal incident of the landing of the Anzacs on Gallipoli, which first demonstrated that heroic and fearless spirit that characterised the Australian soldiers throughout the war and evoked the wonder and admiration of the world. It is a day of sacred and…

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Anzac Day

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 3

Said a Dig! Can you keep one downy, it's the twenty-fifth of April once again, And twelve more months are added to the chain of fleeting years…

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Anzac To-day's Commemorations at Grafton

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 4

A combined service, in commemoration of Anzac Day, is to be held at the Saraton Theatre this morning, commencing at 11 o'clock. Prior to the service, there will…

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Letters to the Editor Anzac Day

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 3

Sir, -- To-day recalls the 14th anniversary of the men who fought so splendidly on that knife-edged peninsula in the Aegean, with their special genius for…

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ANZAC King's Message 'My Old Comrades Cable From Sir Wm. Birdwood "Lustre Remains Undimmed.'' Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 5

The Governor-General has received the following message from the King: "The thoughts of the Queen and myself are with the people of Australia…

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Local and General. Anzac Day

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 2

Many wreaths were placed on the monument at the intersection of Cudzery and Hickory-streets yesterday, among the number being tributes…

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Anzac Day Soldiers' Reunion 'Might Have Spared One Hour' Tennis and Golf Players Censured

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 1

The tickets for the Anzac reunion, held at the Bowling Green last night, contained the following particulars, which will be best understood by returned soldiers :--…

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At Ulmarra Public School Children Honor Anzac Day. Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 1

A very interesting and patriotic ceremony was performed by the boys and girls of the Ulmarra Public School on Wednesday, the day preceding Anzac Day…

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Marred by Rain Hobart Anzac Services Death of Governor's Wife. Hobart

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 5

Heavy rain fell to-day and made an alteration of the plans necessary for Anzac Day. The public commemoration arranged for the Domain had to be held…

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Verbal Tug-o'-War. Cr. Boultwood v. ENGINEER

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 4

There was a verbal tug-o'-war between Cr. Boultwood, representative of C. riding, and the Engineer at last meeting of the Shire…

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Lest We Forget Anzac Day Celebrations Impressive Commemoration Services the Day and Its Significance Civic Commemoration at Grafton

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 4

"He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more." -- Job. vii., 10. "I shall go to him, but he shall not…

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