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The wars & local soldiers, 1926

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Anzac Day

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 5
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The Retained Soldiers' League is co-operating with the Rector, Rev. A. E. James, for the holding of a fitting memorial service on Anzac…

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Anzac Day Postal Service

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 4

It is stated by the postal authorities that on Monday, April 26, all post offices will be open as usual, as in the Commonwealth Service…

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Billiards. Soldiers' Club Snooker Tournament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 7

The final in the snooker tournament conducted by the Maitland District Soldiers' Club attracted a large number of entries. After winning a…

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Anzac Day. Celebration in Queensland

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 3

A[?] Day this year will be officially observed in Queensland on Monday, April 26. A general holiday [?]ill be observed, but the Government…

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Anzac Day. Services in Sydney. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 16

Arrangements are being made to hold services on Anzac Day, and a large meeting at which the Governor-General and Ladu Stonehaven and…

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Pole Vaulting Norman Shaddock at Anzac Sports

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 6

Norman Shaddock, of Singleton, who won the State pole vaulting championship in Sydney recently, will give an exhibition at the Anzac Day sports,…

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Diggers Incensed Anzac Day Proclamation. New Guinea Plantations. SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 5

The general secretary of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League, Mr. Stagg, said to-day that diggers throughout the Commonwealth Public…

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Improving the War Memorial

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 6

A letter was received by the Patrick Plains Shire Council, at its meeting on Thursday, from Mr W. W. Collins, hon, secretary to the committee of the,…

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Soldiers' League. Proposal to Appoint Organiser. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 5

A proposal to appoint an organiser for the Returned Sailors and Soldiers.' League is under consideration by the State executive…

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Soldiers' League. and T. B. Patients. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 5

Mr. H. Collins, acting secretary of the New South Wales branch of the Returned Soldiers' and Sailors T. B. Association of Australia, said that his…

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Anzac Day Celebrations

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 2

An excellent programme has been arranged for Anzac Day sports, to be held on Singleton showground, Saturday next, 24th April. Proceeds are in aid…

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Cricket. Anzac Day Match Off

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 7

Mr. Rose, secretary of the Glebe District, Club, was endeavouring to organise a Sydney team to play in Maitland on Anzac Day. He has now…

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Anzac Service in Parish Hall

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 5

The Anzac Service being arranged by the R.S.S.I.L.A. in co-operation with the Rev. A. E. James, promises to be a worthy, tribute to the great spirit of…

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Mortally Wounded a Man's Night of Horror

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 2

Mortally wounded, with a broken rib piercing his lung, David M'Canu lay out all night in rain and icy wind. When dawn came, he crawled to his camp at…

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The War Memorial

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 6

Patrick Plains Shire Council received a letter from Mr. W. W. Collins, hon. secretary to the committee of Singleton and District…

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Death of Returned Soldier

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 April 1926 · page 4

Mr. Frank Bell, of Barrington, died on Friday morning (writes our Gloucester correspondent). Deceased was a returned soldier, and was…

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Anzac Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 4

Anzac Day will be celebrated at East Maitland by a united memorial service at the monument William-street at 3 p.m., on Sunday April…

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Anzac Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 4

Monday next will be the official holiday in honour of Anzac Day and all State Government offices will be closed. Federal offices however…

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Anzac Day State-wide Public Holiday

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 2

Monday next, April 26, will be observed as a public holiday throughout New South Wales in commemoration of Anzac Day, which this year falls on…

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