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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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Anzac Day

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 8

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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Children and Anzac Day

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 5

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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DUNGOG Anzac Day Combined Service

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 6

Anzac Day was marked in Dungog by a procession and religious service. The procession, which was organised by the local sub-branch of the…

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Clarence Town Anzac Day Observance

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 4

The Anzac Day service, at Clarence Town was held in the School of Arts, when the address was delivered by Rev. B. Hodgetts, B.A…

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Memories of Anzac Commemorative Services Anniversary of Gallipoli

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 5

Anzac Day, a day of hallowed memories, was celebrated with due observance throughout the Commonwealth It was the sixteenth anniversary of the landing of the immortal Anzacs on Gallipoli, and fitting tributes were paid to…

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Did Not Close On Anzac Day SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 10

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

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MUSWELLBROOK Anzac Day Celebration Special Services Muswellbrook

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 12

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

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Anzac Day Britain Remembers at Cenotaph London, April 26

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 12

"If every Australian to-day showed the Anzac spirit there would be no doubt about Australia's future." said the…

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" Next War" Fought in the Air Italian Views Home, April 20

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 1

The Air Minister, General Balbo, introducing the air estimates, cast a doubt as to whether Italy would participate…

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Red Flags Torn Down by Soldiers Publicly Burnt

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 9

Red flags which were hoisted at the dwellings of two Communist leaders in William-street, Auckland. on Anzac Day were…

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Anzac Day Remembrance. Address in Presbyterian Church

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 3

The following address was given by Rev. J.Robb on "Anzac Day Remembrance." Taking as his text St. John 12, 24th verse:—…

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Australia's Birth As a Nation. Anzac Day Commemoration Merriwa Pays Tribute to the Fallen

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 4

With the passage of years that great feat or arms, the landing at Gallipoli, and Australia's part in it, loses none of its lustre, while the…

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Against War Adelaide Meeting Saluting Flag Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 3

At a meeting held at Port Lincoln to protest against war, a motion urging the Commonwealth Government to co-operate with other nations…

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War on 'Buses Excess Passengers More Fines Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 1

The Transport Trust continues its war against busmen for carrying excess passengers In Newcastle Summons Court…

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Soldier's Badge Constable Prosecuted Case Dismissed Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 5

To hear evidence in a charge of false pretences against a police constable the occasional Court room at Newcastle Court…

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War Memorial

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 2

The movement started some years ago to erect a Memorial at Nabiac to the men who served in the Great War has taken on a new lease of…

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Anzac Sports

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 6

The Returned soldiers' procession and sports, which were postponed from Anzac Day on account of the wet. weather, will be held- to-morrow…

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Wallamba War Memorial

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 2

The movement started some years ago to erect a memorial at Nabiac to those men who served in the Great War of 1914-1918, has taken on a new…

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Championship Tug-of-War

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 5

A highly interesting event is down for decision in Cessnock on June 6, when a [?] tug-of-war will be held, involving the championship of the…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Friday, May 8, 1931. Local and General Anzac Day Dinner

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 2

The ladies committee associated with the Returned Soldiers' Club desire to acknowledge, with thanks the following donations towards the Anzac Day…

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