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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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"War Not Likely;" Says German Consul Fremantle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 4

"I do not believe Germany would go to war to press her claims. I do not believe she will go into Poland. There will be no war for colonies." The Consul-General for Germany in Australia, Dr. R. Asmis,…

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Denman News Returned Soldiers. Farewell to Popular Official

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 2

Mr. A. V. Little, who for some years held the position of hon. secretary of the Denman sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I. League, was farewelled…

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Anzac Day

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 2

The secretary of the Singleton subbranch of the R.S. & S.I. League (Mr A. M. Morgan) has received advice from Mr S. L. Gardner, M.H.R.,…

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Anzac March

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 10

The State Governor, Lord Wakehurt, will lead the ansac march in Sydney on April 25, and the commanding officer will be Major-General H…

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Anzac Day Celebration

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 6

NEW Australians need convincing that the proper celebration of Anzac Day is not merely desirable, but imperative. The event…

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Anzac Day Procession — Service Plans Complete Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 2

Arrangements have been completed for the procession and service, to be held on Anzac Day in Singleton. The hon, secretary of die Returned…

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P.P. Board Declares War On Rabbits No More Leniency for Landholders

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 1

The Denman-Singleton Pastures Protection Board decided, at its monthly meeting yesterday, to declare war on rabbits in the area under its control, and to compel landholders to take immediate steps to clean up their properties and maintain them in a…

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Soldiers' League Mr. Madden Elected President SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 2

Mr. F. Madden was elected president at the Singleton branch or the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League at a special meeting…

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War Veteras Fonds For The Home Anzac Day Appeal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 4

In the dramatisation of active service—"Journey's End"—one character on the eve of battle said of departed comrades: "It can't be so had over…

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Anzac Day Tuesday's Services Plans Complete

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 6

Arrangements have been completed for the commemoration of Anzac Day in West Maitland on Tuesday next, April 25…

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World Turmoil Debate In House of Lords Lord Halifax Speaks "War Only As Last Resort" London, April 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 1

"If war ever came to the world it would be, so far as the people of this country are concerned, only because they feel there is no other way to defend the causes and values…

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Anzac!

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 6

The passing of the years has not dimmed the associations connected with a name—Anzac—which will last as long as time…

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Anzac Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

Returned soldiers, Red Cross members, public bodies and the general public are requested to attend the usual Anzac Day service in the James…

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Anzac Day Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

A civic service will be held in Christ Church on Tuesday next (Anzac Day), at 10 a.m. All public bodies are invited to be present…

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Anzac Day. Local Commemoration

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 6

Tuesday next, April 25, is Anzac Day, and Merriwa will observe the day as in former years. The "Diggers" will parade at the Memorial…

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Anzac Day at Schools

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

The Education Department requests that, as opportunities occur, teachers should inform their pupils of the significance of Anzac Day…

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Anzac Day Postal Arrangements

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 3

On Anzac Day Cessnock post office will be open from 9 a.m. till 10 a.m. only. No delivery will be made by postman. All mails…

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Anzac Day. Militia Volunteers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

Militia volunteers will take part in the Church parade on Anzac Day, and the committee of the organisation has also accepted an…

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Anzac Day. Cessnock Celebration

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 5

The Cessnock Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League have completed all arrangements in connection with the…

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Big Dance on Anzac Night

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 6

Arrangements are now all completed for the dance to be held in the N.A.A. pavilion on Tuesday night next (Anzac Day). This function…

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