Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

Mid North Coast · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1923

127 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 2 of 7

The Soldiers' Monument. Alteration of Site. East Kempsey Triangle

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 3

At the Kempsey Municipal Council on Tuesday night, Ald. H. C. Henderson, speaking in connection with the proposed soldiers' memorial, said they…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Italy's War Between the "Red Unions" and Fighting Fascisti

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 7

Among the wars that continue to vex the globe, a European observer points out, is the small but lively one which has been going on for some…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Soldiers' Memorial

Macleay Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 4

Demolishers are now busy breaking up the concrete base of the trophy gun in the East Kempsey triangular park to make way for the erection of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The War Memorial. Public Meeting

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 5

Some fifty citizens met in the Adelphi Theatre last night (Tuesday) for the purpose of protesting against, the erection of the Soviets' Memorial…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Anzac Day. Unveiling of Memorial

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 5

There was a good attendance at the public meeting convened by Ald. O. A. Lane (Mayor) on Thursday night and held in the Masonic Hall. The Mayor…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

War Memorial

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 4

At Thursday's public meeting the Mayor (Ald. C. A. Lane) stated that it was expected that the war memorial would arrive by train to-day…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Kempsey Soldiers' Memorial. Site Objected To

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 4

There was a good attendance at the meeting held at the Adelphi Theatre. West Kempsey, on Tuesday night, convened by Ald. W. O'Meara, for the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Anzac Day. Memorial Unveiling

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 April 1923 · page 2

A public meeting was held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday night last to consider arrangements for the observance of Anzac Day. Mayor Lane…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Toll of the War

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 April 1923 · page 3

A study of the different statistics of the actual and potential loss of life due to the recent war reveals the fact that about 43,000,000 lives have been…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Anzac Day. Question of Holiday

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 April 1923 · page 3

In the opinion of the council of the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce the commemoration of Anzac Day should not be made a public holiday. It is…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Personal to Save a Life. Willing Sacrifice. Soldier's Noble Action. Transfusion of Blood

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 17 April 1923 · page 4

"Greater love bath no man than this. That he lay down his life for his friend."…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Anzac Day. Frederickton Services

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 4

A united church service will be held in the Frederickton School of Arts on Wednesday night, at 7.30 (Anzac Night). April 25th. There will be a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Anzac Day. Melbourne Shops to Keep Open. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 4

The Melbourne Retailers' Association has decided to keep shops open on Anzac Day. They hold that the occasion would be better observed on…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Anzac Day

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1923 · page 4

Next Wednesday, 25th April, is Anzac Day, and the Hastings Sub-branch of the R.S. & S.L.L., intend holding a combined Commemoration Service and presentation…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Anzac

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 2

What a world of meaning those five letters convey? To-morrow will be the eighth anniversary of the landing at that spot now as sacred to Australian…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Anzac Commemoration Service

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 2

To-morrow (Wednesday) night an Anzac Commemoration Service, organised by the Gloucester Sub-Branch R. S. and S.I. League will be held…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Anzac Day. Local Arrangements

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 2

To-morrow (Wednesday) is the 8th anniversary of the landing of the Australian soldiers at Galipoli, a day to be known for all time as Anzac Day. The…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Anzac Day. Matter for Premiers Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 2

Mr. Oakes was asked yesterday by a deputation of merchants and shop keepers to observe Anzac Day in future on the Sunday nearest to April…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Anzac

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 8

To each his dreams, and mine to me. But as the shadows fall I see That ever glorious company, The men who bide out there…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Anzac Day

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 4

To-day (Wednesday) eighth anniversary of the landing of Australian soldiers on Gallipoli, will be fittingly observed in Kempsey…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →