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Mid North Coast · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Redeeming War Gratuity Bonds. Head on Crash Tragic Motor Accident at Lidcombe. One Killed—ten Injured

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 3

The Prospectus for the conversion and renewal loan of [?]000,000 required in order to [?] War Gratuity Bonds, was issued [?] week. The A happy family outing was turned into a tragedy when two motor cars collided in Parramatta-road between Lidcombe and the Abattoirs on…

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Miss Lilian Gibson. at War Memorial Concert

The Northern Champion · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 4

Residents of Taree and district should not miss the opportunity of hearing the colossal entertainment which Miss Lilian Gibson has…

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Gloucester Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Meeting Op Committee

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the above movement was held in the Shire Hall last night, there being present: Messrs W. W. Hawdon (Chairman),…

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War Memorial Concert. a Wonderfull Success. Memorial Ballot Announced

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 6

The final drive for funds for the Manning War Memorial had a grand ending in the Taree Theatre on Tuesday night last, when the…

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Taree War Memorial Town Clock Decided Upon. Splendid Entertainment in Theatre

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 7

The form of Taree's War Memorial, decided upon by the popular vote, is to be a town clock, with the names of the soldiers on tablets attached to the structure which will hold the timepiece. The voting was as follows:-…

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Thrills in Many Lands. Adventures of a War Cor­respondent

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 7

Having travelled in many strange parts of the globe, Mr. E. F. Knight has many interesting and exciting ad­ventures to recount in hie "Reminis­cences."…

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War Gratuity Business. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 March 1924 · page 3

A Melbourne message says heavy business in the War Gratuity Redemption Loan was recorded yesterday. The Victorian Savings Bank converted…

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Welcome Home

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 4

On thursday night, March 20th, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lyndon entertained a large number of guests in the Killabakh School of Arts, in honor of…

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Anzac Day

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 April 1924 · page 4

On Tuesday night next, April 15th, a public meeting convened by the Mayor will be held in the Masonic Hall to make arrangements to…

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Anzac Day. a Public Holiday

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 April 1924 · page 4

A statement issued on behalf of the State Government on Monday announced that it had been decided to commemorate Anzac Day this year in the…

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Plants and Animals at War

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 7

In the Succulent House at Kew Gardens there is a giant cactus. It stands fully eleven feet high and weighs half a ton. Though there is…

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Returned Soldiers. To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 15 April 1924 · page 2

Sir,—I desire to give to the public an idea of the little things that tend to cause such bitterness in the heart of the returned soldier of New…

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The Case for Afflicted Soldiers. Dr. Page in Defence

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 April 1924 · page 3

Dr. Earle Page: I am glad that the honorable member for Corie (Mr. Lister) has raised this question in the way he has, because it gives me the…

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Anzac Day. Public Observance

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 16 April 1924 · page 6

On Anzac Day flags on Government buildings are to be flown at half-mast until-noon, and at full-mast for the remainder of the day, thereby securing…

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War memorial. Designs to Be Galled for

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 16 April 1924 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. W. P. Chapman) presided over a meeting of the committee of the Manning War Memorial, which was held…

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Anzac Day

Macleay Argus · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 4

Anzac Day falls on Friday week, April 25th, and in Kempsey with the rest of Kempsey'S loyal business people this office will be closed on that…

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Current Topics Anzac Day

The Gloucester Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 2

The usual annual Anzac Day service will be held in the School Arts on Friday night, 25th last. Show Receipts…

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Anzac Day. Meeting to Make Arrangements

Macleay Argus · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 5

A meeting convened by the Mayor (Ald. H. J. Stewart) was held at the Masonic Hall oh Tuesday night for the purpose of making arrangements for…

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Correspondence Another Returned Soldier. (To the Editor)

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 4

Sir,—I read with interest, the letter appearing in your last issue, in reference to the refusal by a local landlord, of a member of the A.I.F…

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Anzac Day. Public Observance On Anzac Day (25th April) flags

The Northern Champion · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 4

on Government buildings are to be flown at half-mast until noon, and at full-mast for the remainder of the day, thereby securing the double…

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