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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

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The Anzac Pilgrimage to Sydney. Australia's Greatest Re-union Affords Inspiring Spectacle. Wonderful Spirit of Camaraderie Among th "Diggers."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 3

On Thursday last Sydney saw the greatest re-union of old comrades ever witnessed in Australia, and those fortunate enough to be present will never forget the sight. If such a spirit could be inculcated…

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Tithe War Outbreak in England Clergy Blamed London, April 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 8

The tithe war has broken out again with renewed bitterness in the English countryside. Farmers whose land pays this tax to the Church are boycotting…

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Cessnock Pays Tribute to the Men of Anzac Impressive Scenes at Memorial Celebrations "Best Way to Honor Dead is to Look After Living."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 5

"The men who lie on Gallipoli shores and the poppy fields of Flanders died to make Australia a fit place for heroes to live in, a place where a Christian standard of living could be maintained…

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Tuberculosis. Returned Soldiers. Move for Re-examination

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 6

The Minister for Health and Repatriation, Mr. W. M. Hughes, has decided to have every returned soldier throughout the…

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Sharp Message Roosevelt Steps In War Inquiry Washington April 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 May 1935 · page 1

In a sharply worded message today, President Roosevelt ordered the House Military Committee to discontinue the publication of the testimony…

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PREFERENCE Returned Men the New Act Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 May 1935 · page 4

Arrangements for the administration of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Employment Act were made at the inaugural meeting of the…

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BRANXTON Anzac Day Service Church of England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 May 1935 · page 8

A special service in commemoration of Anzac Day was held in St. John's Church of England. Branxton on Sunday evening last, being conducted by…

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Soldiers' Span of Life

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1935 · page 4

The investigation ordered by the Minister for Health and Repatriation (Mr. Hughes) to determine what effect war service has had upon the average expectations of life…

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Anzac Day

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 8

Owing to the absence of returned soldiers in Sydney, there was no service at the Memorial tablet on Anzac Day. Floral tributes to the memory of…

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Anzac Sports

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 6

The local sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. has arranged a big and attractive programme of sports for Monday next, King's Jubilee holiday. The…

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Anzac Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 4

The first public Anzac service to be held at Tea Gardens was held in the Australia Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Anzac Day. This service was organised by…

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Anzac Day Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 5

A combined concert and memorial service was held in the School of Arts on the night of Anzac Day. The function was organised by the Parents and…

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Anzac Sports Attraction

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 6

The much discussed Mae West will be in attendance at the Sports to do her bit for the relief of Diggers in distress. There will be no…

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Presbyterian Church—anzac Services

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 3

The Anzac' memorial service held in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen, on Sunday evening last, was very largely attended. Although…

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The Anzac Parade Kurri Soldiers Satisfied. Resent Mr. Booth's Statement

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 3

At the May Day celebrations, at Weston, several of the returned soldiers took exception to the remarks of Mr G. Booth, M.L.A., that…

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Commemoration of Anzac Day Special Service at Branxton

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 5

A special service in commemoration of Anzais Day was held in St. John's Church of England, Branxton, on Sunday evening last, conducted by the…

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Can War Be Averted

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 3

The recent gathering in Sydney of returned soldiers and sailors, with a large proportion of the population of N.S.W., was a lesson in comeraderie…

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Prisoners of War Reunion in Barber's Shop After Sixteen Years

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 5

Many wartime friendships have been renewed by arrangement or accidentally during the last few days, as a result of the-Anzac Day…

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Returned Soldiers' League Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cessnock branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was presided over [?] Mr. G. H. Todd on Wednesday night…

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Man Wounded at Waverley Shots in the Dark

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 May 1935 · page 2

A mysterious shooting affray took place in Waverley early yesterday morning, Edgar Thomas, aged 26, married, of Walter-street, Waverley,…

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