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The wars & local soldiers, 1954

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Dulles Trying to Extend War Says Russians

Macleay Argus · Monday 12 April 1954 · page 1

LONDON, April 11.--Moscow radio and newspapers are carrying out full "blasts" accusing the American…

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Anzac Day Celebrations in Nambucca District

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 21 April 1954 · page 4

MACKSVILLE: Anzac Day -- next Sunday, April 25 -- will be commemorated on the Nambucca River in a manner quite similar to that observed during the past five years…

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Correspondence Anzac Library

The Northern Champion · Friday 23 April 1954 · page 4

Sir, Again Anzac Day is with us. It will be remembered that last year a number of citizens placed a suitable book…

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Anzac Bowls Trophy

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 April 1954 · page 5

On Monday two Kempsey rinks will travel to Wauchope to again seek possession of the Darrell Pead bowls trophy --…

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1915-Anzac Day-1954

The Northern Champion · Friday 23 April 1954 · page 4

Time we are assured, eventually conquers all things—the temples of forgotten gods, dictators, leaders, fortresses impregnable—mighty empires, powerful kings, and thrones,…

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Church Service on Anzac Day

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 23 April 1954 · page 1

An Anzac commemoration service will be held in the Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Rev. G. A. Knight, a…

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Taree Race Club's Anzac Day Meeting

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 23 April 1954 · page 12

Taree Jockey Club will hold a meeting on the Chatham Course on Monday next. The fixture is being…

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Memorial Tree Planting Feature of Taree Anzac Day Arrangements

The Northern Champion · Friday 23 April 1954 · page 1

A feature of the Anzac Day observation at Taree on Sunday will be the planting of memorial miniature trees at the entrance to the R.S.L. Memorial Building…

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Taree Plans for Anzac Day More than 400 ex-servicemen of the two World Wars are expected to figure in marches and services in Taree on Anzac Day

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 23 April 1954 · page 1

Taree sub-branch of the R.S.L. has completed a programme that will take in solemn celebrations beginning…

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Dairy Farm for Soldier Settlers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 23 April 1954 · page 3

The Minister for the Interior (Mr. Kent Hughes), ha advised Mr. P. E. Lucock M.P., that he has approved…

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Anzac Message on Preventing War

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 26 April 1954 · page 2

"I believe that unless the people of the world are prepared to foresake the material things of life, and set their eyes on the Heavenly Kingdom, we will have war again…

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Compliments on Anzac Dinner

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 26 April 1954 · page 1

A group of ex-servicemen who attended the Anzac dinner were unanimous that this year's menu would "take…

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Anzac Spirit An Inspiration

Macleay Argus · Monday 26 April 1954 · page 4

"The Anzac spirit is not something mystical or symbolical; it is something practical. It should be an inspiration to us at all times. May the spirit of courage, endurance, sacrifice and service which made the first Anzac Day possible be ever with us," said Mr. J. H. Brown,…

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President's Appeal at Anzac Dinner

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 26 April 1954 · page 1

An appeal to non-members to join the R.S.L. was made by the President of the Taree Sub-branch (Mr. Ted Handley), in proposing the toast of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A., at the…

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Anzac Ceremony at West Kempsey School

Macleay Argus · Monday 26 April 1954 · page 3

The Anzac ceremony at the West Kempsey School was again carried out with reverence and solemnity, on Friday morning, and the theme throughout was gratitude to the Fallen, remembrance, may…

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Impressive Anzac Day Ceremony at Forster

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 26 April 1954 · page 2

Valorous deeds performed by the men of Anzac 29 years ago were proudly recalled in the…

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Anzac Honors Go To Taree West School

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 26 April 1954 · page 3

Honors for an individual effort in the commemoration of Anzac Day in Taree go to Taree West Primary School. Held on Friday, in order…

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Spirit of Anzac Made Australia a Nation

Macleay Argus · Monday 26 April 1954 · page 4

At the Anzac Day service at Gladstone yesterday, Mr. A. S. Coulcher delivered a stirring address on the spirit of Anzac, a spirit born at Gallipoli 39 years ago and carried through the years by…

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Anzac Message Do We Value Their Great Sacrifice?

Macleay Argus · Monday 26 April 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, April 25. -- The main trend of principal addresses at Anzac commemoration services, in capital cities, and other major towns, throughout Australia today was the plea…

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Ex-servicemen Present Impressive Sight In Anzac Day March To Taree's Memorial

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 26 April 1954 · page 1

Comrades of two World Wars and men back from Korea marched in splendid array in Taree yesterday afternoon as part of the Anzac Commemoration…

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