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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

928 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 14 of 47

Minister's Appeal. Relics and Debits of War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 April 1927 · page 4

Rev. Thomas M'Vittle, a member of the A.I.F. gave the principal address at the Anzac service in Moore Park, Sydney, yesterday…

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War Memorial. at Jerusalem. Lord Allenby to Unveil. London, April 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 April 1927 · page 5

Field Marshall Lord Allenby will unveil on may 7 a Jerusalem war memorial to the soldiers of the British and Allies who…

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Anzac Day

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2
Also in The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder

Special services in commemoration of Anzac Day, a day rich in hallowed memories, were held in the churches throughout the State yesterday…

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Combined Anzac Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2

A halt wish made at the Memorial Hall where wreaths were laid at the foot of the honor roll. Thence Die procession moved off…

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Anzac Day APRIL 25

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2

Monday, April 25, was the 12th anniversary of the landing of the Anzacs on Gallipoli. The news of that military feat thrilled the world,…

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The Spirit of Anzac

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2

Anzac is a name which has achoed far, and men in all parts of the civil­ised world acknowledge tho achieve­ments and the sterling qualities for…

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Anzac Day. the King's Message

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2

The following message from his Majesty the King has been received by his Excellency the Governor-General (Lord Stonehaven):—…

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Christ Church Anzac Day Services

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 5

A solemn service of commemoration of the Fallen was held in Christ Church on Anzac Day, at 10 a.m. The service was conducted by the…

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Anzac Day Observance in Singleton

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2

Anzac Day was celebrated in Singleton by a combined memorial service All Saints' Church at 10 a.m. The church was well filled, a large number…

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Anzac Day. General Birdwood's Message. London, April 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 5

Around the base of the Cenotaph a mass of Anzac wreaths rapidly accumulated this morning. Sir Joseph Cook placed a wreath on behalf of…

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Anzac Day Crush. Three Hundred Injured in Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2

So great was the crowd in Melbourne on Monday to witness the Anzac Day march that more than 300 people had to be for injures…

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Lest We Forget. Anzac Day Celebrations. Church Parade and Dinner

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 1

Anzac Day was observed with due solemnnity in Muswellbrook yesterday. The church parade in the morning was largely attended. The returned men, Boy…

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Bowlers' Castigated. Anzac Day Play Condemned. Returned Soldiers' Protest. The followers of the game of bowls came in for criticism at last night's function at the Soldiers' Club

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 1

In proposing the toast of "The League and Club" Mr., R. Gillett remarked that he read in the last issue of "The Chronicle" an announcement…

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The Soldiers'part. in Civil Life. Mayor's Tribute

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 1

At the Anzac Day dinner at the Soldiers' Club last night the Mayor (Ald. J. M. C. Humphries) paid a tribute to the way in which the members…

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Soldiers' Children. Funds for Education

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2

A cheque for £250 has been for warded by the trustees of the estate of the late Mary Ann Dewar to the Soldiers' Children Educational Board…

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Flood Areas. Forcible Evacuation. U.S. Soldiers Employed. Attempts to Check Disease. Montreal, April 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 5

A message from Memphis (Tennessee) states that General Green, commanding the Mississippi National Guards, has…

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Anzac Day. Singleton Celebrations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 April 1927 · page 2

Anzac Day was celebrated in Singleton by a combined memorial service in All Saints' Church at 10 a.m. The Church was well filled, a…

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Anzac Service

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 3

On Monday afternoon the Oddfellows' Hall, was almost filled with a congregation of various denominations to take part in the commemorative service on Anzac Day…

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Anzac Day Crush 300 Injured in Melborune

Singleton Argus · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 1

So great was the crowd in Melbourne on Monday to witness the Anzac Day march that more than 300 people had to be treated for injuries and fainting fits…

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