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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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"Anzac: "Ichabod'"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 6

"Anzac: 'The glory has departed!" At Kurri on Monday last, not one ex-A.I.F. man was to be seen by this…

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Anzac Day at Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 3

Anzac Day was commemorated in Dungog by the holding of a united religious service, which was well attended, Members of the local branch…

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Anzac Day. Kurri's Quiet Time

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 3

Anzac Day in Kurri opened officially with a special Holy Communion in the Church of England and another general service at…

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Gloucester. Anzac Celebrations. Forthcoming Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 3

Mr. James Taylor, who died at Gloucester River on Tuesday last, was 70 years of age, and had been a resident there for many years…

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Anzac Day. Bowlers' Tribute to Fallen

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 2

Since the publication in last issue of the remarks made at the soldiers' Anzac Day dinner, criticising the Bowling Club for having held matches on…

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Letter to the Editor. Proposed Anzac Committee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 3

Sir,—Would you please allow me space in your valuable paper to support a suggestion made by the Mayor of West Maitland, Alderma H. Fry,…

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Far Worse Than War. (Published by Arrangement)

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 3

"Prohibition in America went into effect in 1920," says. "The Constitu­tion" (Atlanta). "Since then some $63,681,890 have been spent in a futile…

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Next War—the Last. Says [?]S.a Lecturer

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 3

The great conflict that ended in 1918 was spoken of, while it endured “the war to end war.” Viewing the disturbed state of the world and…

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May Day Motion. Relentless War on Employers. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 5

The following resolution, formulated by the council of the Northern May Day committee, was endorsed by the Newcastle Labour Council last…

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Next War—the Last Says B.s.a. Lecturer

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 14

The great conflict that ended in 1918 was spoken of, while it endured, as "the war to end war" Viewing the disturbed state of the…

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'War Bound to Come' Red Russian's Fiery Speech London, April 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 5

A message from Riga states that M, Voroshiloff, in a fiery speech before the Soviet Congress asserted that all the Western Powers,…

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Soldiers Re-Union Round the Festive Board

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 3

On Anzac night, the annual re-union of Returned Soldiers of Dungog and District was held at the Globe Cafe, where a banquet was…

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Anzac Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1927 · page 4

At the Anzac Day commemoration at East Maitland, Bugler George Scoles sounded the Last Post. A cable was received from Mr. and Mrs…

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Anzac Day at Dungog. Service at Christchurch

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1927 · page 6

A solemn, service of commemoration of the fallen was held in Christ Church, Dungog, on Anzac Day. The service was conducted by the…

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Anzac Day Crush. Three Hundred Injured in Melbourne

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1927 · page 16

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

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Anzac Day. General Birdwood's Message. London, April 25

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1927 · page 2

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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War Pensions. London, April 22

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1927 · page 13

In a statement regarding the help given to war sufferers, the Minister for Pensions (Major Tryon) yesterday said that the compensation paid…

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Anzac Day. Commemoration Services. the Inspiration From the Men of Gallipoli. the King's Message

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1927 · page 16

Special services in commemoration of Anzac Day, a day rich in hallowed memories, were held in the churches yesterday. Citizens services were held in East and West Maitland…

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Minister's Appeal. Relics and Debris of War

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1927 · page 16

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

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Abolishing War. Paradoxical Position. American's Views. Washington, April 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1927 · page 4

Mr. Charles E. Hughes, late Secretary of State, in addressing the American Society of International Law, of which he is president, said…

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