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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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Anzac Day messages King and Queen's Association

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

The Governor-General (Sir Isaac Isaacs) received the following Anzac Day message from the King:— "The Queen and I join to-day with our people in New Zealand in commemorating the heroism and sacrifice of those…

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MUSWELLBROOK Anzac Day Celebration Special Services Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 2

The usual Anzac Day celebrations were fittingly carried out, with special church services, and a public gathering of citizens…

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Did Not Close On Anzac Day SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

A prominent official of the Licensed Victuallers' Association, expressed regret to-day that some hotelkeepers did not ablde…

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Anzac Remembered Memory Hallowed in Australia Reverence to Our Honoured Dead

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 2

"Broke the dawn of their endeavour, Down the Turkish hilltops grey, For the land that bred them, never Broke a prouder day."…

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Many Hotels Open on Anzac Day Licensed Victuallers' Association Expresses Regret Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 2

A prominent official of the Licensed Victuallers' Association expressed regret to-day that several hotelkeepers did not abide by the…

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Red Flags Publicly Burnt Communists Overpowered by Soldiers

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 3

Red flags which were hoisted at the dwellings of two Communist leaders in William-street, Launceston (Tas.), on Anzac Day were torn…

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Smoke Affects Returned Soldier Narrow Escape From Burning House. Suffered From Gas Trouble Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 2

When the home occupied by Mr and Mrs James Souter, of Epping, caught fire this morning, the inmates escaped by climbing over a balcony into a…

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Anzac Anniversary

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

A day of sweet remembrance, Of sacrifice sublime, Recalling glallant services, Enduring throughout Time…

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Anzac Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

Owing to the flood Anzac Day was observed very quietly. Services were held in the church, and the Mayor laid a wreath on the monument…

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Anzac Social. Enjoyable Evening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

On Anzac evening an enjoyable social was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, about seventy persons attending. There were five tables of…

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Anzac Day. Scone Commemoration

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

Commemoration of Anzac Day in Scone, in common with other centres throughout the Commonwealth was of a most impressive character. With [?]…

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Anzac Dat at Kearsley

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 7

An impressive ceremony took place in the Kearsley Public School on the afternoon of April the 23rd, Mr. George Jeffery presiding…

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Christ Church. Anzac Day

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

A service of commemoration was held on Anzac Day at Christ Church The Rector conducted the service, and the Revs. Robb, Almond and…

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Children and Anzac Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

For some time previous to the advent of Anzac Day special instruction was given to the pupils of all the local Public schools. The theme…

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Returned Soldiers' Club Anzac Day Re-union Dinner. Record Attendance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

The Returned Soldiers' Club has every reason to be proud of the part it took m this year's Anzac Day celebrations, and not the least of its…

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Anzac Message. From the King

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

The Governor-General (Sir Isaac Isaacs) has received the following message from His Majesty the King: "The Queen and I join to-day…

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Anzac Day. Procession and Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

Anzac Day was solemnly marked in this patriotic town on Saturday last. After the service in Christ Church, the procession formed up at…

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Anzac Day Messages. King and Queen's Association

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

The Governor-General (Sir Isaac Isaacs) received the following Anzac Day message from the King:—The Queen and I join to-day…

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Anzac Day Celebrations Service at Memorial Hall Impressive Ceremony

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 1

Anzac Day was fittingly celebrated at Cessnock on Saturday. The commemoration, service, held at the Memorial Hall, attracted a…

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Denman Section Anzac Day. Services at Church and Hall

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 6

Anzac Day was duly observed in Denman. The members of the Denman sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I. League attended the special Anzac…

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