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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

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Excursions to Sydney. for Anzac Day

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 1

To enable country people to visit the city for the commemoration of Anzac Day, the Secretary for Railways sends word that return…

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Anzac Day. Annual Re-Union Banquet

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 5

At last night's meeting of the Returned Soldiers' Club arrangements were made in connection with the Anzac Day observance…

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Labor War Undermining Mr. Lang A.W.U Action Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 1

It is generally thought in political circles that the first step in undermining Mr. Lang from his present…

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Soldiers' Club. Last Night's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 1

Mr. A. Peachey (president) presided at the monthly meeting of the Soldiers' Club, held last night. There was an attendance of 14…

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Participation In The Spanish War Growing Hostility in Germany

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 April 1937 · page 2

There is growing hostility in Germany towards participation in the Spanish war, states the diplomatic correspondent of the "Manchester Guardian." This is seen in the bigger factories, where there have…

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The War Position in Europe Dr. T. Z. Koo's Views

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 April 1937 · page 2

Dr. T. Z. Koo, secretary of the World Student Christian Federation, stated on arrival in Sydney that he found Europe in dread of war. So widespread was…

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War Scare To Avert Defeat Warning by Federal Opposition Leader

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 April 1937 · page 1

The Opposition Leader (Mr J. Curtin), who arrived at Canberra yesterday, to prepare the Labour campaign for the Gwydir by-election, issued a warning that the Lyons Government would, if possible, create a war…

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Anzac Day "Diggers" Request

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 6

It was announced at a meeting of the West Maitland sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers Association on Tuesday that as a result of the Tin Hat…

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Anzac Park Improvement Scheme

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 6

The beautification of the Anzac Memorial Park at East Maitland continues to make steady progress. The erection of double swings in…

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Anzac Day In Schools

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 4

The Education Department desires that as opportunities arise teachers should toll their pupils about Anzac Day, and its lessons…

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Grand Anzac Military Tattoo

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 6

The Grand Anzac Military Tattoo will be held at the R.A.S. Showground on Monday, April 26th (Anzac holiday) commencing at 7.45 p.m…

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Anzac Memorial Park, Merriwa

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 10

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Travelling Facilities on Anzac Day

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 6

Representations have been made to the Railway Commissioners with the object of obtaining concession fares for ex-service men who desire to visit…

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Circus Fat Boy Wounded In Tent BATHURST

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 7

At the natural Show Ground, Robert White Who although only 15 years of age weighs 40 stone was stone on the back of the neck by a…

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War Souvenirs Sold

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 1

The Flokestone Council decided to sell the town's war souvenirs as scrap iron, and accepted 22/6 a ton for a British tank, a field-gun, and a…

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War Bridge Gratifying Success

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 4

The war bridge evening held at the residence of Mrs.H.Foster Lindsay. last Maitland last night in aid of the East Maitland branch of the Rod…

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Merriwa and District News (Reprinted from the Merriwa and Cassilis "News.") Merriwa Anzac Observance Committee. Annual Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 7

The annual public meeting in connection with the Merriwa Anzac Observance Committee was held at the School of Arts last week, when there…

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Anzac Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 2

The Singleton branch of the Returned Soldiers' League has arranged a good programme for the Anzac Sports to be held on April 26 on the Showground…

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War Time Needs Great Britain Alert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 8

Stops were taken recently in London to ensure ample supplies of petroleum products for Great Britain in peace and war…

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Returned Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 3

A special meeting of the East Maitland sub-branch of the returned Soldiers' League will be held on Monday, April 12, to make final arrangements…

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