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The wars & local soldiers, 1926

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Soldiers' League. Proposal to Appoint Organiser

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 9

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

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Returned Soldiers' Employment Bureau Matter of Subsidy (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 6

The Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Assn. has decided to request the Federal Government not to discontinue the subsidy to the Returned Soldiers'…

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Anzac Day. the Commemoration Services. Tributes to Australia's Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 2

Sunday was the eleventh anniversary of the first landing at Anzac, and Anzac Day was solemnly observed throughout Australia and other parts of the Empire. There were many impressive services, at which tribute…

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Anzac Day. the 13th Battalion. Presentation of Regimental Colours

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 4

In the history of Anzac the 13th Battalion occupies a prominent place. In the memorable landing on Gallipoli on the morning of April 25…

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Wreaths on Soldiers' Memorial

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 4

Dr. James Stewart, president of the Maitland branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League, on behalf of members…

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Anzac

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 6

Another year has rolled away—Old Time we can't be cheating; Again comes round our Anzac Day, And out, our thoughts go fleeting…

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Anzac Day. Commemoration Services. Tributes to Australian Soldiers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 2

Sunday last, the eleventh anniversary or the first landing al Gallipoli, and Anzac Day, was solemnly observed throughout Australia and…

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Anzac Day. Muswellbrook Remembers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 1

Sunday last being Anzac Day, special services were held in all churches to commemorate the day. Flags were flown from the mast near the…

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Anzac Ball Record Attendance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 5

The annual Anzac Ball, held under the auspices of the Cessnock subbranch of the R.S.S.I.L.A., eventuated in the Lyceum Hall on Friday night…

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Anzac Day Gatherings in Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 2

In Sydney a great united service was conducted at the Town Hall during the morning. Memorable gatherings were also held at the wharf…

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Anzac Day Lest We Forget

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 2

When soldiers brave are slain their souls go winging To God Above, go winging; yes, and singing…

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Anzac Sports Good Attendance in Rain

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the Anzac Day sports, conducted on the showground by the Singleton branch of the R.S. and S,I. League, on Saturday…

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Anzac Day Dinner. "Diggers" Entertained by Citizens

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 1

The returned soldiers of the town and district were entertained at a dinner held at the Soldiers' Club on Saturday evening. This function is…

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Sad Anzac Day Fatal Colliery Accident Town Thrown Into Mourning

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 5

"In the midst of life we are in death", wrote the Psalmist. The truth of this was borne out in a most mournful manner on…

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Anzac Day United Service at All Saints'. Many Wreaths Placed on Memorial

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 2

Anzac Day was commemorated in Singleton on Sunday afternoon by a large united service at All Saints' Church, of England, followed by a…

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Anzac Day in London. Australians Lay Wreaths on Cenotaph. (Reuter.) London. Sunday Night

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 2

Practically every unit of the 29th Battalion was represented at the Anzac celebrations. They marched to the Cenotaph, where they placed a wreath…

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Sporting. Week-end Fixtures. Results at a Glance. Football. Muswellbrook A's Beat Sc One 15-2. MUSWELLBROOK A's Beat M Aitland 6-3. Den Man B's. Beat Muswell Brook 3-0. Muswellbrook Beat Honey Suckle 8-0. Bowls. Waratah Beat Muswell, Brook by 35 Points Muswellbrook Beat War a Tah by 19 Points Golf Muswellbrook Beat Singl Eton 8-0. Football. Muswellbrook Defeat Maitland

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 1

Saturday's match, Muswellbrook versus Maitland, was played in the rain. The inclement weather conditions did not, however, keep away…

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Anzac Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 April 1926 · page 3

Despite the showery weather on Saturday afternoon, there was a good attendance at the Anzac Day sports on the showground, conducted by the…

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Cycling. Singleton Anzac Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 April 1926 · page 7

The Anzac sports, held at Singleton last Saturday, will long be remembered by cyclists who took part. heavy, rain set in about 2 o'clock…

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Singleton Letter. Anzac Day Service. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 April 1926 · page 3

A[?] Day was commemorated on Sunday afternoon by a large united service at All Saints' Church of England, followed by a ceremony at the…

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