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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

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Spanish War Government Chances Improved. Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 3 April 1937 · page 4

London: The Manchester "Guardian" says it is recognised in London that the chances of the Spanish Government are now much improved. The Government…

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War Precautions. London, 5437

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 1

The military authorities are cutting off electricity and gas supplies of Malaga and neighboring towns at 11 p.m., while cars and other vehicles…

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Excursions to Sydney for Anzac Day

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 April 1937 · page 4

To enable country people to visit the city for the commemoration of Anzac Day the Secretary for Railways sends word that return excursion,…

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Excursions to Sydney. For Anzac Day

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 8

To enable country people to visit the city for the commemoration of Anzac Day, the Secretary for Railway sends word that return…

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War Plans Boost Price

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 April 1937 · page 8

A big demand for casein, which has any uses for war material, has resulted in an increase in the price of about £20 a ton for first grade, with…

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The Civil War in Spain. Sydney, Tuesday

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 13 April 1937 · page 2

Salamanca: General Franco officially states that the Loyalist troops lost 4000 killed, and 8000 wounded, in the three days' offensive on the Madrid…

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Treatment of Returned Soldiers. Sydney, Tuesday

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 13 April 1937 · page 2

Mr. C. W. Graham, Commissioner of the Red Cross Society, says that approximately half the members of the A.I.F. have died. Many of those who…

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Rumination -- Review -- Reminiscence. "Twixt Devil and Deep Blue Sea"--mussolini Hesitates to Decide--why the Spanish Civil War Concerns Australia--all Democracies Are Menaced by Dictatorships--franco Attempts to Mislead--striking "News-chronicle" Pronouncement--the Sap Roots of Fascism--mr. Stanley Baldwin's Grave Warning

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 April 1937 · page 3

It is said that a serious difference has arisen between Signor Mussolini and the Italian General Staff relative to the Spanish situation. The latter is…

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The Schools. Observance of Anzac Day

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 3

The Education Department desires that as opportunities arise, teachers should tell their pupils about Anzac Day and its lessons. This year marks…

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Anzac Day Games

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 8

On Anzac Day, 26th April, the club will entertain returned soldiers and engage the in a game on the green. Club members are reminded…

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Anzac Day and the Post Office

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 4

The local Post Office opens from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for all classes of business excepting money orders, on Monday next (Anzac holiday), April…

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Anzac Day Holiday. Wingham Post Office Arrangements

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 4

The Anzac Day holiday will be observed on Monday, April 26th. Arrangements at Wingham Post Office are: Office hours: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (No…

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Our Mail Bag. Soldiers' Preference and Oud Obligation. (To the Editor.)

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 3

Sir, -- Very few people realise that the average returned soldier has far less chance of living to the age of 60 or more years. Comparatively…

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Anzac Day Service at Taree

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 2

The customary Anzac Day service is to be held at the Taree memorial clock on Sunday next, followed by the usual service in the Boomerang theatre…

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Anzac Day. Instructions to Country. Where Services Clash

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 3

In Bathurst diocese as well as Goulbnrn. it was slated on Monday, Church of England clergymen have been instructed that when times of…

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Anzac Day Celebrations

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 4

The local Anzac Day celebrations on Sunday next in Kempsey will commence with a Dawn Service at 5.30 a.m. Visits to local cemeteries…

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Correspondence. Anzac Day. To the Editor "Wingham Chronicle."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 7

Sir,—I am looking forward very keenly to the Commemoration of Anzac on Sunday, and, with the Diggers, I am hoping that their Citizens' Service in…

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Anzac Day

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 6

Next Sunday, April 25, Anzac Day, the returned soldiers will fall in at Soldiers' Monument, Taree, at 10.55 a.m. and a service will be held…

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Postal Arrangements. Anzac Day

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 5

The local Post Office will be open for all classes of business, excepting money order and Savings Bank business, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on…

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Anzac Gallipoli's Glorious Traditions

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 6

A torch—let us hold it up! It was thrown to us by hands now cold. A crown—let us wear it then! On our brow nobly—it is made of gold…

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