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The wars & local soldiers, 1953

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Large Crowds Many Marchers at Anzac Commemoration

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1953 · page 1

Although observers sold that Saturday's Anzac Day march and the crowds at the Soldiers' Memorial were not as big as last year the commemoration was one of the most impressive of the…

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Pipers Pleased at Anzac Function

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 29 April 1953 · page 3

The Lower Macleay sub-branch of the RSL seems to be one of the organisations on the Macleay which…

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Protest on Type of Anzac Day Services

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 29 April 1953 · page 6

Two letters have been received by the Editor protesting against the type of Anzac Day commemorative services held locally last Saturday. The letters, published below, come from a…

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War Cemeteries in New Guinea

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 29 April 1953 · page 6

"During my visit to Papua, New Guinea, I was privileged to visit the War Cemeteries at Port Moresby and Lae," wrote…

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"Prelude to Anzac" Oration

The Northern Champion · Friday 1 May 1953 · page 10

The "Prelude to Anzac" oration, compiled and delivered over Radio 2RE last Friday night by the late Mr. R. S. Butterworth, is worthy of permanent record in print…

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Letters to the Editor. Anzac Day

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 1 May 1953 · page 2

Sir,—On Anzac Day I, with many others, attended the Memorial Service, and was impressed with the way it was…

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Unveiling of War Memorial at Kinchela

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 May 1953 · page 7

In the Kinchela Hall, on Anzac night, a large crowd attended the impressive ceremony of the unveiling of the Kinchela memorial to those who had served in World War II, and to those who are…

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Anzac Day At South West Rocks

Macleay Argus · Monday 4 May 1953 · page 6

More than 100 citizens, and 30 ex-servicemen, took part in the commemoration service at South West Rocks…

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Open Column Anzac Day And C.M.F. Unit

Macleay Argus · Monday 4 May 1953 · page 3

The President of the Macleay sub-branch of the RSL, Mr. J. H. Brown, referring to this paragraph,…

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G.G. Still Soldier

Macleay Argus · Monday 11 May 1953 · page 8

After 40 years of soldiering and watching soldiers, Field-Marshal Sir William Slim left his entourage in…

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Harrington Ex-soldiers Honour Korea Veteran

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 May 1953 · page 1

Ex-servicemen of World Wars 1 and 2, under the command of Mr. C. Towers, formed a guard of honour for Korea veteran, LanceCorporal Dave Mud ford at a welcome home function tendered to…

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Keep Anzac Day Addresses Short

Macleay Argus · Monday 18 May 1953 · page 6

MAITLAND: Maitland sub-branch of the RSS[?]ILA has decided to urge that addresses at future…

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Wauchope Soldier Accidentally Hurt

Macleay Argus · Monday 18 May 1953 · page 2

In the casualty list issued by the Minister for the Army (Mr. Francis) last week, there appears the name of Pte…

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Sequel to Anzac Eve Broadcast

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 19 May 1953 · page 2

The Mayor of Taree (Alderman M. M. Hooke) made the following announcement at the Works Committee meeting of…

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War Memorial Hall Not Ready For Coronation Ball

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 20 May 1953 · page 2

The building contractor, Mr. E. T. George, last night reported to the monthly meeting of the Taree…

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Maimed Ex-Soldier Has Succeeded

Macleay Argus · Monday 25 May 1953 · page 5

ADELAIDE: An ex-serviceman who is blind, deaf and dumb is operating a successful softgoods and…

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Visit to War Cemeteries

Macleay Argus · Monday 1 June 1953 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sun: Representatives of the R.S.L.. and other ex-servicemen organisations will leave on June…

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Perm. Forces Enlistments Near 26,000

The Northern Champion · Friday 5 June 1953 · page 6

"The enlistments in the Permanent Defence Forces since the present Recruiting Campaign began now total…

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Enlistments Are Nearly 26,000

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 5 June 1953 · page 2

"The enlistments in the Permanent Defence Forces since the present Recruiting Campa gn began now…

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Hits Stock Market War End Hope

Macleay Argus · Monday 8 June 1953 · page 1

NEW YORK: The New York Stock Market plummetted to its lowest point since October 30 as the…

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