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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

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Anzac Sunday Night Band Concert

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 7

The forthcoming Anzac Sunday night Sacred and Classical Concert, to be presented by the Cowra District Band at the Theatre Cowra, promises to be one of outstanding merit. The programme will open at 8.30 p.m. with the National Anthem, followed by the sounding of the "Last Post," and a minute's silence, after which the…

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Anzac Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 6
Also in The West Wyalong Advocate

At 10.30 o'clock this mornnig, the first celebration of Anzac Day at the Forbes Intermediate High School will take place, the headmaster, Mr. Levy,…

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Anzac Day March and Service on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 1

Ansac Pay will lie celebrated al West Wyalong on Sunday, 25th April. The Diggers March will commence from Edwards' Garage at 10.30 a.m…

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W.W. Post Office Anzac Day Arrangements

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 5

The following holiday arrangements will be observed at this Office on Monday next, 26th instant, Anzac Day…

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CORRESPONDENCE Anzac Day Service Lutheran Attitude Explained by Pastor Georg (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 2

Sir.--In view of the proximity of, Anzac Day, I submit to you the following verses taken from the "Detroit News."…

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Returned Soldier Injured

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 6

Mr. Harold Gannon, a returned soldier employed on the baths scheme, last week ran a chisel into his knee while engaged on a job at home, and…

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Anzac Commeroration

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 April 1937 · page 2

Yesterday's celebrations were the best, in every way, yet held in Condobolin. The largest number had assembled at the Memorial Gates and…

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Twenty Second Anniversary of Anzac Day Fittingly Celebrated in Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Monday 26 April 1937 · page 1

As in every city, town or hamlet throughout the length and breadth of Australia, An sae Day was fittingly celebrated locally yesterday, with the various patriotic and -religious observances which have from long usage now grown into a custom—one which it is to be hoped will not be allowed to die out. For apart from the memorable occasion which it serves to…

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Anzac Day Local Celebrations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 1

Fully 600 persons attended the Anzac Day service in the Tivoli Theatre, West Wyalong, on Sunday morning, which was one of the largest…

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Anzac Day School Pupils Celebrate Unique Occasion

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 3

The inspiring spectacle of massed youth, the myriads of faces almost gravely sincere, paying silent homage and adulation to the…

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Spirit of Anzac Prepared to March Without Band

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 1

The spirit of the Anzacs was fully evidenced at a meeting of the Forbes sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League on Friday…

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Anzac Day Commemoration at Forbes Big Crowd Attends Service Minister's Challenging Address

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 1

ANZAC DAY was commemorated in Forbes on Sunday in the same manner as has been observed for several years past. At about 10 o'clock in the morning a procession left the Town Hall, marched through the main streets of the town, later…

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Land for Soldiers Three Blocks on North Hill Applications Invited

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 6

Further reference to the three blocks of land on North Hill which were presented 'to the Repatriation Committee at Forbes some years…

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Returned Soldiers Meeting of Forbes. Branch School Improvements

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 5

Mr. J. J. Callingwood presided over a well attended meeting at the Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, held at the…

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Anzac Day in 1943

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 11

Looking ahead six years, the Rev. Father E. Barry, at a luncheon after an Anzac Day service un St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane, said…

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The Spirit of Anzac

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 2

The Spirit of Anzac still lives deep in the heart of Mr. Peter Russell, who made up his mind to be present at the Dawn Service on Sunday last in…

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King’s Anzac Day Message

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 1

The Governor-General (Lord Gowrie) on Monday received the following Anzac Day message from the King:—…

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School Notes. Secondary School. Anzac Day Ceremony

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 1

The visitors, Rev. Michie and the President of the R.S. & S.I.L.A. (Ald. J. V. Thompson) were welcomed by the Headmaster, who said that it was…

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Anzac Day, 1937 Record Attendances at the Different Services

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 4

Anzac Day services, 1937, will be remembered in Grenfell as one of the best on record, the attendances at each service being, we believe,…

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