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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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Postal Arrangements for Anzac Day

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

The following arrangements will be observed at Kempsey and West Kempsey Post Offices on Anzac Day, 2439. Office opens from 9 a.m. to…

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War Veterans' Home Appeal

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

In that dramatisation of active service, "Journey's End," one character on the eve of battle said of departed comrades, "It can't be so bad…

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Petrol and Rubber in War. Important Factors

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 9

Petrol and rubber are important factors in to-day's preparations for war. Both products are vital essentials without which no prolonged…

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Anzac Day

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 10

Day of memories; of fine deeds done; Telling of glorious victories won; Its spirit challenges the world, Where wrong has battle flags…

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Anzac Day Commemoration

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 7

The commemoration in connection with Anzac Day will be held on Tuesday next, which is a proclaimed holiday. In Sydney the Governor, Lord…

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Anzac Day Service

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 4

On Tuesday next, Anzac Day, at 10 a.m. sharp at the Soldiers' Memorial, the commemorative Memorial service will be held. If the weather is…

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Anzac Day Dawn Service at Taree

The Northern Champion · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 4

For the first time, Taree is to have a dawn service on Anzac Day (Tuesday next). The dawn service is timed to start at 4.30 a.m., and will be…

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War Veterans' Home

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 10

In that dramatisation of active service, "Journey's End," one character on the eve of battle said of departed comrades: "It can't be so had over…

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Anzac Observance. Commemoration Services

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

The 24th anniversary of the landing of the Anzac troops at Gallipoli was commemorated today (Tuesday), when special services were held…

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Roger Milray Is Wounded

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

Lyttleton, a "gentleman's gentleman" to Roger Milray, and also a tool of the spy gang that ruthlessly seeks the secrets of Singapore's…

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Anzac Commemoration on the Macleay

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 4

This morning Anzac was commemorated in dignified manner at Kempsey and the various centres throughout the district, public tribute being…

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Current Topics Commemoration of Anzac

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

In common with the rest of Australia, the people of Gloucester to-day commemorated the twenty-fourth anniversary of Anzac with a service in…

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Anzac-- a Tribute. "No Man Liveth to Himself."

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 5

On this solemn occasion it is but fitting that we, who are fortunate enough to live in these days of peace, should pause awhile to remember…

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Horse's Role in War. Census Being Taken

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 3

In spite of mechanical developments, the horse, it is considered, will perform a useful function in Australia in the event of war…

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Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Reply from Hospitals' Superintendent, No Definite Undertaking that £5000 will be made

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

In reply to the further appeal of the Gloucester Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Board to have the amount of £5000. promised by the Hospitals…

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Policemen Soldiers and Efficiency. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 5

The Secretary of the Police Association, Mr. Cosgrove, speaking at the annual banquet of the N.S.W. police returned sailors and soldiers, said that…

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Anzac Day Parade

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 4

The Anzac Day procession and service in Kempsey on Tuesday was more largely attended than in recent years, and the ceremony was distinctly…

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Anzac Remembrance Commemoration and Services

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 2

It was at 4.30 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, 1915, half-an-hour before the opening of the British bombardment of Cape Helles, that the Australians…

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Anzac Day at Taree First Dawn Service

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 3

The 24th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli was celebrated at Taree on Tuesday with the solemnity befitting the occasion. The passage of the years…

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Catholic Observance of Anzac

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

On Tuesday morning last (Anzac Day) at 7 o'clock, Rev. Father Morris, in the presence of a crowded congregation at All Saints' Catholic Church,…

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