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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Anzac Day. Memorial Service at Corowa

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 3

On Sunday afternoon last the Band Hall was well filled with people for the purpose of commemorating the brave deeds of the Anzacs on April 25th,…

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Anzac Day At Wodonga United Commemoration Service

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 2

A United Commemoration Service was held in the Wodonga shire hall on Sunday evening, over 400 people of all denominations participating, and the…

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Anzac Day. Service in Albury. a "Mixed" Holiday

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 2

Many people who yesterday attended the impressive memorial service in Dean Square, Albury, for the Australian fallen brave, went away realising a deeper…

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Anzac Day. Celebration in Hay Park. Combined Commemoration Church Service

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 2

Anzac Day was celebrated by special services in the local Churches, on Sunday, and by a combined Church Service in the Hay Park…

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"Soldiers Off, But Sisters Work."

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 2

Subsequently Mr. Heathwood stated: Last Friday week I was very anxious to make arrangements for the picnic, which we had previously decided to hold on…

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Soldiers and Civilians at Limerick. "A Pitched Battle."

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 2

Soldiers and civilians collided at Limerick. The affair developed into a pitched battle, both sides using rifles. An armored car arrived, and…

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The Austin Cup. Returned Soldiers at the Rifle Range

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 2

A rifle competition for a silver cup presented by Mr Harry L. Austin, to be shot for by returned soldiers, took place yesterday at the butts. In…

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Anzac Day Collections in Aid of Albury Soldiers' Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 3

A meeting of ladies interested in the returned solders stall, to be held in front of Dalgety and Co.'s offices on Friday, was held at the Albury Soldiers' Club…

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Correspondence. Anzac Day. To the Editor

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 2

Sir,-I noticed in your paper of even date that it was arranged yesterday (25th April) to hold a Commemoration Service to-day in honor of the men who gave…

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Lady Astor Confesses Hate of Prohibition (Published by arrangement) American Returned Men Vow Not to Marry

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 2

Prohibitionists have attempted to show that Lady Astor, the British woman M. P. is on their side. That is untrue. Lady Astor believes in…

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Lady Astor Confesses Hate of Prohibition. American Returned Men Vow Not to Marry. (Published by arrangement)

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 1

Prohibitionists have attempted to show that Lady Actor, the British woman member of Parliament is on their side. That is untrue. Lady…

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Anzac Commemoration. a Re-union of Berrigan “Diggers.”

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 2

The members of the Berrigan branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ Imperial League decided recently that the anniversary of…

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Fathers of Soldiers. Association Formed in Albury

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 2

At the invitation of the president of the Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' League, a number of fathers of returned soldiers attended at the Soldiers' Club…

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The Soldiers' Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 3

In connection with the appeal to be made on Friday for funds for furnishing the Soldiers Club, Mr. W. G. Hender­son has received the following:-Mrs. A…

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Employment of Returned Soldiers. Federal Governments Advances Stopped

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 4

The Federal Government has served notice of its determination to cease the practice of advancing money to the State Governments to…

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Anzac Day Collections

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 28

In the street of Albury to-day several stalls—conducted principally by ladies of the town and returned soldiers—will be in operation for the purpose of raising…

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Anzac Day at Mathoura

The Independent · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 2

With a perfect day the Diggers' sports on Monday were a great success over 400 were present, and as they were mostly locals, the attendance was highly…

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Anzac Day at Wodonga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 30

A united commemoration, service was held in the Wodonga Shire Hall on Sunday evening, over 400 people of all denominations participating, and the…

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Anzac Service Attended. Auckland

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 18

It was a curious chance that the Prince landed in Australasia on the eve of the anniversary of the Anzacs' landing at Gallipoli. After the ceromonies welcoming…

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