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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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Hand Shattered War Grenade Explodes Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 April 1938 · page 1

A German hand-grenade which was kept as a war relic, and believed to be harmless was being examined by Allen Profrett. 14, of Hastings, when…

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Anzac Day Parade

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 April 1938 · page 10

It is anticipated that 50,000 returned soldiers will take part in the Anzac Day parade in Sydney, making it the greatest ever held in Australia…

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Mrs. Elsie Hale Welcome Home at North Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 4

Gainsford Lodge, North Sydney, the lovely home of Miss Irving-Cummins, was en fete during the evening of Thursday, April 14, in honour of Mrs…

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Rugby Union No Anzac Day Games Third Grade Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 2

The management committee of the Newcastle Rugby Union last night decided not to play any competition matches on Monday next…

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Anzac Day Arrangements Made

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 6

Arrangements for the observance of Anzac Day in Maitland were completed this afternoon at a meeting convened by the Mayor (Ald. A. S…

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Spirit of Anzac Mr. Helmore's Address Rotary Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 6

An interesting address on Anzac and war experiences was given to members und "Digger" visitors to the West Maitland Rotary Club at…

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Causes of War

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 2

Wars in biblical history were not caused by high tariffs. The Romans who subjugated Europe and most of the world then known, undertook their campaigns in no…

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Anzac Day Celebration In London Cenotaph Ceremony London, April 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 1

Gallipoli Day and Anzac Day will be commemorated next Monday at the Cenotaph. As Big Ben strikes one, wreaths will…

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Anzac Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 2

A service arranged by the local clergy will be held in the "James" Theatre on Anzac Day at 11 a.m. See advt. for particulars…

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Anzac Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 6

The usual Anzac Day service will be held at the Memorial, William-st., East Maitland, at 11 a.m. sharp. The public is cordially invited to attend…

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Anzac Day. Local Commemoration

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 5

Anzac Day will be observed at Muswellbrook on Monday next, when a parade of all ex-servicemen will be held at 10 a.m., followed…

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Anzac Day at Denman

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 8

The usual special service will be held in St. Matthias' Church on. Anzac Day. At the close of the service a ceremony will be held at the…

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The Spirit of Anzac

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 5

ANOTHER ANZAC DAY is close upon us, and the nation will again commemorate the occasion by paying homage to those gallant Australians who made the supreme sacrifice on Gallipoli, in France, and in other theatres where members of…

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Anzac Day N.Z. Soldiers Arrive First Batch Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 1

War-time memories were brought back to-day when the Awatea brought the first batch of New Zealand soldiers who will…

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33 Bands for Anzac March

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 2

For the great march of 50,000 war veterans in Sydney on Anzac Day, 33 bands have been engaged. These will include a band from Bega, and…

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Postal Service. Anzac Day Arrangements

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 5

The following holiday arrangements will be observed at Cessnock Post Office on Anzac Day, Monday, 25th inst.:—…

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Postal Arrangements for Anzac Day

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 4

Singleton Post Office will be open on Anzac Day. 25th April, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for all classes of business except money order and…

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Railway Concessions Anzac Day in Sydney

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 4

A big contingent of ex-servicemen from the coalfields will visit Sydney for the Anzac Day celebrations. Warrants…

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Anzac Commemoration Service. at Cessnock on

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 7

For many years the local observance of Anzac Day has included in its programme street march of ex-servicemen,…

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Anzac Day Coalfields Contingent For Sydney CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 1

A big contingent of ex-servicemen from the coalfields will visit Sydney for the Anzac Day celebrations. Warrants had been issued for free…

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