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The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Commemoration of Anzac Observance in Singleton

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

Yesterday Singleton commemorated the thirteenth anniversary of Anzac, and not only was it a memorial to the fallen, but also a day of celebration…

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Letter to the Editor. Anzac Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 5

Sir,-Being a war widow, I gave up my time to attend the commemoration service held at East Maitland under the shading leaves of the…

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Stolen Cars Driver of One Wounded

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 3

At 2 a.m. on Tuesday the North-Sydney police received information that a car containing two men and a woman, had eluded, the police at Manly and was…

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"Forget Anzac Day" Insult to the Nation

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 3

In the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, Mr Archdalc Parkhill drew attention to a headline in the "Workers' Weekly" of April 20, reading "Forget…

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Anzac Day. Australia Remembers Her Heroes. Celebrations Greater Than Ever

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 7

Throughout Australia yesterday, amongst all sections and all creeds, the gallant men of Anzac were remembered for their heroic deeds. Bigger crowds than ever paid tribute to the…

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Anzac Day in Sydney Great Crowds. an Inspiring Procession. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

Glorious weather ushered in Anzac Day. From an early hour great crowds of people reached Sydney from all parts of…

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War Memorial. Carillon at University. Inauguration Ceremonies

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 8

The War Memorial Carillon at the Sydney University was inaugurated yesterday, the ceremony being attended by great throngs. The Great…

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The Chinese War Capture of Tsinanfu Imminent. Shanghai

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

The National forces are concentrating on Tientsin, on the Pukow railway, in an effort to capture the city of. Tsinanfu, the capital of Shantung. The…

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Chinese War Evacuations of Americans. Department Considering. Washington, April 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 7

The State Department is again seriously considering the wholesale evacuation of Americans from the Chinese war cone due to the…

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Anzac Services

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

At the Congregational Church, Cessnock on Sunday, the pastor, Rev. W.Touchell, will conduct services appropriate to the observeance of Anzac…

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Anzac Day. Soldiers' Annual Re-union. Representative Gathering. the Spirit of Anzac Grows

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

The annual re-union held by the Muswellbrook Soldiers' Club on Wednesday evening was the most successful gathering of its kind ever held in Muswellbrook. Parliament, Local Government, the churches, State Executive, and outside leagues were represented…

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Anzac Day. Scone Commemoration

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

After a lapse of several years, thanks largely to Revs. D. Finlayson, C. L. Oliver, and Colonel A. A. White interesting themselves, Anzac Day…

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"The Glory That Was Anzac."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 5

"The Immortal Day," (Anzac Day), when Australia and New Zealand were definitely placed upon the map, was observed very orderly…

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Anzac Day Celebrations at Dungog

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

Dungog did not fail to mark in a fitting way Anzac Day, the day that is sacred to the memory of the Anzacs. Thirteen years have passed…

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Anzac Ball Successful Function at Lyceum

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 11

Staged in an attractive setting, in . which multi-colored streamers played their part, the Anzac Ball, at the Lyceum Hall last night, was…

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Boys' High School Anzac Day Commemoration

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 6

As Wednesday was a holiday, Anzac Day was honoured by the school on Tuesday afternoon, when the Spirit of Anzac urged all pupils to intend some…

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A Broken Wrist Casualty at Anzac Ball Mrs. Holahan's Injury

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 11

A painful accident befell Mrs. T. J. Holahan at the Anzac Ball, in the Lyceum Hall last night. Mrs. Holahan, who was a…

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Anzac Day Celebration in Cessnock Impressive Service at St.john's

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 4

Anzac Day was fittingly celebrated in Cessnock. At. St. John's Csurch of England [?] was a Requiem Eucharist, and…

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Hacked with Axe Man Terribly Wounded Aboriginal Suspected. Darwin

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 5

Hurry Hill, a sanitary employee, and gardener of Two and a Halt Mile, is in hospital in a critical condition, as a result of an attack with…

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Patriotism Nullified. Three Hotel Keepers Break Faith. Anzac Observance. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 5

Reports received by the Licensed Victuallers' Association show that only three hotel keepers broke faith with it in throwing open their bars in…

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