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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

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Origin of the Word "Anzac."

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 4 May 1932 · page 4

The name "Anzac" was coined in Cairo. In the first volume of the "Official History of Australia in the War" Captain C. E. W. Bean gives the full…

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Soldiers' Appreciation

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 May 1932 · page 2

From Macleay Sub-Branch R.S.S.I. League, thanking the Mayor and Aldermen for taking part in the Anzac procession. The Soldiers were glad…

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New Era. the First Steps. Cancelling War Debts. Need of Sterling Basis. London, May 2

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 1

Cancellation of war debts and reparations and the establishment of a sterling basis in international finance were emphasised by speakers at the…

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Scathing Indictment at Anzac Day Function Why They Walked Out

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 3

At the Anzac dinner at Young last week Mr. T. J. Collins (C.P.), M. H. K. a boer War veteran, uttered a scathing impeachment of certain people in high…

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How "Anzac" Was Coined

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1932 · page 3

The origin of the word "Anzac" is frequently a matter for dispute. As a matter of fact it was coined in Cairo. In the first volume of the…

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In Graceful Dedication. Soldiers' Cots Dedicated

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1932 · page 5

Gathered round a cot, covered with the flag for which their fathers had fought, fifteen little lads listened breathlessly to the stories told by a…

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Origin of Name "Anzac."

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 6

The Brisbane Courier was asked by telephone to say how the name "Anzac" was coined, one person saying that it originated in Brisbane…

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Soldier Settlers. Government Concession

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 3

The Minister for Lands, Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, has made an announcement, following representations to him through the central branch of the…

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The Unending War Battle of Science Against Disease

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 5

Mr. P. Knight writes to the Grafton "Examiner" as follows:-- As I have been a constant reader for several years on science and…

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Returned Soldiers' Sports

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 2

It is some considerable time since a day's sports similar to that promised by the local Returned Soldiers' League was held in Gloucester. Monday…

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Additional Wards Proposed. at Macleay District Hospital. Soldiers' Fund and Children's Ward

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 4

At yesterday's meeting of the Directorate of Macleay District Hospital a letter was read from the Hospitals Commissioner, in reply to a letter from…

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Soldier Settlers Debts Application of Personal Covenant

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 7

Following representations through the central branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, the Minister for Lands (Mr…

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T[?] Coun[?] "I Know O[?] Ald. War[?]

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 31 May 1932 · page 2

The question [?] desired to go ah[?] agreement with [?] Light and Pow[?]…

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R.S.S.I. League Meeting Returned Men in Topical Talk Lively Meeting

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 1 June 1932 · page 8

At Saturday night's meeting of the Macleay Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldier's League, held in Grimn's Cafe, there were present Messrs. H. Reece…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Monthly Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 June 1932 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Macleay Sub-branch, of the Returned Soldiers' League was held on Saturday evening in Griffin's Cafe. The business was of a…

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German Soldier

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 4 June 1932 · page 4

A Berlin message says that the parents of Oskar Daubmann are overjoyed at the news of the remarkable "return from the dead" of their son,…

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War's Worst Horror. Air Robot That Will Kill at 1000 MILES

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 5

An invention which it is claimed may soon become war's worst terror and which appals the inventor himself, has been devised by Mr. Lester…

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Soldier Writes Own Obituary

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 4

Among recent deaths of returned soldiers reported in the current issue of "Reveille" is that of ex-Lieutenant Tom Crooks, whose…

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Soldiers' Socials

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 4

Special car facilities have been provided for the soldiers' socials at Collombatti Rail and Clybucca on 18th and 22nd June. Tomorrow (Saturday)…

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Hannam Vale Welcome Home Social

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 June 1932 · page 3

On Wednesday night a welcome home social was given to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sheather, who have returned to Hannam Vale, after having been married in…

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