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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Anzac Day. to Our Brave Dead at Gallipoli

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 6

At rest! Upon the borders of a foreign strand Where they, like Alexanders, fought so brave…

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Memorial Service for Soldiers

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 4

ON Monday next, 25th inst. (Anzac Day), a Memorial Service for fallen soldiers will be held in St. Thomas' Church at 7.30 in the evening. The Town Band will play…

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A Soldier's Grievance. to the Editor Port Macquarie News

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 4

SIR,—I would be grateful if you could possibly insert in your valuable paper the following:—Some years ago we had a census return, and just recently we were confronted…

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Fallen Soldiers' Memorial

The Northern Champion · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 5

The 4th April had tune—an anniversary of blood and glory for our section of the A.I.F. 1 woke living in the past, acting in the past…

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Anzac Day

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 2

The tumult and the shouting dies. The captains and the kings depart, Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice— An humble and a contrite heart;…

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Anzac Smoke Social. Enthusiastic Gathering

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 3

The Anzac smoke social held in the Kempsey Masonic Hall last night was a huge success. Many returned soldiers attended, and every other class in…

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The Anzac Lesson. Catholic Church Service

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 3

A crowded congregation assisted at Rosary and Benediction at the West Kempsey Catholic Church, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, in connection with the Anzac…

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"Greater Love Hath No Man." Anzac Day Passes. Impressive Parade Through Streets. Large Crowd Attends Park Service. Churches Hold Fitting Worship

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 3

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." That is the real spirit of Anzac, the spirit of sacrifice, that which urged our men forward when they landed on Gallipoli under the withering…

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Forster Soldiers' Memorial. Unveiled and Consecrated

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 4

The unveiling and consecration of the war memorial in St. Alhan's Church of England at Forster took place recently, the ceremony…

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Anzac Day. At Taree

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 2

The Day of days, so far as Australian History is concerned, the day when Australia, through the valor of her soldiers, was put on the…

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All Saints' Anzac Day

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 6

Perfect weather and sunshine on Sunday, April 21, made it possible for a large number of people to participate in the solemn…

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Anzac Day. Memorial Church Parade

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 5

The best part of 2000 people attended the Memorial Church Parade in Kempsey Recreation Ground on Sunday afternoon…

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Anzac Day at East Kempsey

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 4

At 11 30 on Monday morning the children of East Kempsey public school were assembled, And the significance of the day was explained by the…

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Anzac Day. Commemoration Services at Gloucester

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 2

On Monday Australia commemorated the anniversary of the commencement of the heroic attempt of the Australian Imperial Force…

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Anzac Night. Smoke Social. Fine Speeches. Amusing Interludes

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 4

In the Masonic Hall on Monday night about 130 men, including returned soldiers, members of the newly formed 13th Re[?] and a…

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Commemoration of Anzac. Service in Taree Park. Address by the Bishop of Newcastle

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 2

"It is for us here to be dedicated to the great task regaining before as that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that…

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Closer Settlement. Payments by Soldiers and Other Settlers. Appeal by the Minister

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 1

Mr. Loughlin, Minister for Lands, recently expressed pleasure with the way the settlers under the Closer Settlement Acts,…

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Anzac Day

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 4

"For though they fell by boresome pine, 'Neath northern stars apart, Their home lies southward of the…

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Anzac Service

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 4

On Monday night in the Gladstone Methodist Church there was a full attendance at the special Anzac Night Service, conducted by the Rev. W. H…

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Cundle Anzac Day

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 4

Let other towns keep Anzac Day And cities drape in glory, We weave the lily and the bay To tell a local story…

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