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The wars & local soldiers, 1953

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Cathedral Anzac Memorial Service

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 2

On Anzac Day at 9 a.m. a Memorial Eucharist will be celebrated at Christ Church Cathedral Wreaths…

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Anzac Day Arrangements at District Centers

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 1

[?] Day observances will be hold tomorrow at several district centres. In each case the ceremonies will follow the…

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Digger On "Glory Of Anzac."

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 2

The glory of Anzac belongs lo the dead. The glory of Anzac is…

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Anzac Day Message From Queen

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 1

CANBERRA, Fri.--The Queen sent the following message to the Governor-General, Sir William…

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Defence Minister To Sneak At Anzac Service

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 2

THE Federal Minister for Defence, Sir Philip McBride, will deliver the main address at the Grafton Anzac…

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The Daily Examiner, Grafton Saturday April 25 1953 Guest Editorial The Importance Of Anzac Day To Australians

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 2

THIS is the winning entry in the post-intermediate section of the Grafton R.S.L. children's Anzac essay competition. Written by David Connie, of Yattendon, Seelands, it conveys what Anzac Day means to the young generation…

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Warning To Russia Might End War, Says MacArthur

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Friday.--General Douglas MacArthur has stated that a United States threat to strike at…

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Anzac Day in London

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 3

LONDON, Sun.-- Lieut. General Sir Edmund Herring, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria,…

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Anzac Spirit Assures Future

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 3

While the indomitable spirit of Anzac reigned, Australia need have no fears for the future, said Mr. W. M. L. Hughes, guest speaker at the South Grafton R.S.L, Arizac Day dinner on Saturday…

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The Message Of Anzac Day

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 2

ANOTHER Anzac Day has faded into the memories of the past. Returned soldiers throughout Australia have marched in tribute to the dead:…

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Course Crowded On Anzac Day

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 7

Graf Ion golf circuit of nine holes could not cater for the crowd competing on Saturday afternoon for the Anzac Day A.I.F. Cup and grade trophies…

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Greater Anzac Day Interest Shown At Maclean

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 3

MACLEAN, Sunday.--Greater interest was taken in Anzac Day observances at Maclean on Saturday than in recent years. There was a good attendance at a dawn service held at the War Memorial…

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Challenging Anzac Day Address By Minister For Defence

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 3

A stirring and challenging address on Australia's part in preserving the peace, which gallant Australians died to save, was delivered by the Minister for Defence, Sir Philip McBride, K.C.M.G., at Grafton's civic commemoration in the Saraton…

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Place In Peace For War Spirit

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 3

COFFS HARBOUR, Sunday: -- Rev. A Balmer fold the Anzac Day commemoration service in Coffs Harbour that ex-servicemen should carry the spirit of war-time comrade…

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Sawtell Honours the Immortal Anzac

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1953 · page 1

At Sawtell the Dawn Service was held at which a little gathering heard Digger Max Hutton recite the Words of…

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Gun Club Successful Anzac Day Shoot

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1953 · page 10

A number of ex-servicemen and friends enjoyed the hospitality extended by the Gun Club at the Anzac Day Shoot on…

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Spirit of Anzac is Imperishable Coffs Harbour Pays Tribute

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1953 · page 1

Coffs Harbour and district people demonstrated in a moving manner on Saturday that die Spirit of Anzac is imperishable. From the dawn service to die lowering of the flags…

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Anzac Day

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 April 1953 · page 2

Six,--One sentence in the very fine address by Sir Philip McBride, as reported in to-day's. "Examiner,"…

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Anzac Day At Chatsworth

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 April 1953 · page 5

CHATSWORTH, Wed. -- The Anzac service was held at the monument before a big crowd…

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Service Conducted By Clergyman With War History

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 April 1953 · page 2

LAWRENCE.--Anzac Day was celebrated here with a service in the local hall conducted by Rev. M. E…

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