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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Honoring Soldiers. Presentations to Returned Men. Also Presentation to Mr John Robinson

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 2

A very fair attendance of local and district residents assembled at Merlee Public School on Thursday afternoon last, the object of such gathering…

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Anzac Sports

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 2

The Anzac Sports in connection with the Soldiers' Memorial Hall take place next Monday, and there is every likelihood of a record day in Kempsey. A…

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Anzac Trophies

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 2

Mr. J. W. Anderson, head of the well-known firm in Smith-street, intends making a display of Anzac war trophies in his window from Thursday next. The…

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Anzac Day Services

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 2

On Sunday next services having special reference to Anzac Day, will be held in the various churches of Kempsey and the Macleay district, and…

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Anzac Day. Shops Will Open

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 3

The Master Retailers' Association, having been advised by the Prime Minister's Department, and also by the Department of Labor and Industry,…

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Anzac Day

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 April 1920 · page 5

SPECIAL Anzac Day services will be held at the various Aglican churches on Sunday next, 25th April, in solemn commemoration of the heroic deal…

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Anzac Sports

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 4

The Secretary has asked us to state that since the sports' programme was printed the following donations have been received: Messrs. Hogan and May,…

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Anzac Celebrations

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 5

Big preparations have been concluded for the Anzac celebrations, which are to be held on the Showground, Kempsey, on Monday next. The programme…

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Anzac Day Sports

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 4

The Returned Soldiers have decided to hold a day's sports at Macksville on Anzac Day in the paddock at the back of Moran's Hotel. An excellent…

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Anzac Sports. Final Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 2

The meeting to finalise all arrangements in connection with the Anzac Sports, which take place on Monday next on the Kempsey Showground, was…

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Anzac Day Holiday Arrangements

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 4

A statement issued by the Chief Secretary's Department on Monday intimated that Monday next had been proclaimed a public holiday under the…

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Local and General. Anzac

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 4

The business houses of Kempsey will close on Monday next at 11 a.m. or as soon after as the convenience of the public permits…

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War Trophies

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 5

There is a very fine display of war trophies in one of the windows, and on one big counter, of Mr. Anderson's store in Smith-street, Kempsey. Mr. L…

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War Gratuity Bill

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 4

The consideration of the War Gratuity Bill was resumed in committee in the Senate on Wednesday. On clause 5, Senator Gardiner moved an…

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War on Flying Foxes. Battery of Flame Throwers. One Machine Kills 200

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 10

A successful attack on a flying fox camp was made at Eudle, on the North Coast railway line (Queensland) by Mr. J. C. Brunnich, a chemist in the…

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Almost a Soldier

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 1

Speaking in reference to Anzac Day at the Methodist Church on Sunday night Rev. D. F. Almond said although he could not claim the…

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Refreshments at Anzac Sports

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 2

The Gloucester Memorial Hospital committee and helpers are conducting the luncheon and afternoon tea stalls at the Anzac Day sports on Monday…

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Anzac Day Celebration in Taree

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 4

On Sunday, 25th April brings its memories. That day will forever be remembered by Australians. There at Gallipo[?] Australians received their…

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Town Topics Anzac Day (Sunday Services)

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 2

Attention is drawn to the church services on Sunday next, which is Anzac Day, when special reference will be made to the noble work of the…

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Salvation Army Appeal for £100,000 Returned Soldiers' Executive Will Support

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 8

Sir,—In asking if you will be kind enough to insert this appeal to the people of New South Wales for the sum of £30,000. to assist in the…

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