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The wars & local soldiers, 1929

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The Pride of the Race National Honour on Gallipoli Anzac Service at Deniliquin

The Independent · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 1

"The rugged hills of Gallipoli were not won by the wondrous deeds of the men of Anzac, but the story is a living and dynamic memory. The blood shad on Gallipoli is the seed of national honour and of the people's [?]votion to the pride of a race. For ages,…

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Latest Telegrams Anzac Day in Sydney. The Domain Demonstration Largely Attended. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 2

Anzac Day was ushered in by glorious weather. The day was observed as a close holiday. It is estimated that 20,000 men took part in the…

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Tasmanian Governor's Wife Dies. The Governor Carries Out His Anzac Day Programme. HOBART, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 2

Although a cable announcing the death of his wife had arrived only a few minutes before he was to leave Government House this morning to…

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Guns Not Suitable Memorial of Late War. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 2

Brigadier-General Lloyd, M.L.A. considers that there is no Justification for ancient howitzers and [?] machine guns being placed in [?]…

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Anzac Day

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 27 April 1929 · page 2

The weather on Thursday was cold and boisterous in the forenoon, but this did not prevent a very large number of residents and school children…

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The Churches Religion and War Methodist Church Service

The Independent · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 1

At the Methodist Church on Sunday last the Choir renderal the following anthems, "The Lord is Nigh" and "Harmonious Praise." The…

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Anzac Day Celebration at Berrigan

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 3

In a very fitting manner the residents of the town and district commemorated Anzac Day on Thursday morning last. Before…

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Anzac Day at Walla Walla

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 5

A service was held in the Literary Hall, on Thursday, at which Cr. Balfour, shire president, presided, and the Rev. Coleman…

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Returned Soldiers' League. an Appeal to Join R.s.s.i.l.a

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 6

At the request of the Hay Branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A., we reprint the following letter which has been issued to returned soldiers:—…

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Returned Soldiers Headquarters at Canberra

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 4

The Canberra branch of the returned Soldiers' League has decided to erect a two-story memorial hall and clubrooms at Civic Central Plans…

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War Gratuity Loan Redemption

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 4

Although the Federal Loan maturing on 31st May amounts to only £2,790,000, the average individual holding is small, being about £300…

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War Gratuity Loan Redemption

The Independent · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 3

Although the Federal Loon maturing on 31st May amounts to only [?]2,790,000, the average individual holding is small, being about [?]800. Owners with…

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Annual Speech Day at War Memorial High School

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 2

The annual speech day of the Hay War Memorial High School took place on the evening of Empire Day, Friday last, in the Assembly Hall of the…

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Hay War Memorial High School Principal's Annual Report

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 5

At the annual Speech and Prize Night, held on the evening of Empire Day, the following report was read by the Principal, Mr. J. H…

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Old Soldier Dead

The Independent · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 2

[?]ertherby probably one of [?] last surv[?]ing [?] of Sir Colin [?] Higl[?] who marched. [?] the relief of [?] during the…

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The Returned Soldiers' League. Accepts Under-Grads' Apology. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 2

The State Council of the Returned Soldiers' League, to-day, decided to accept the apology of the Undergraduates' Association, in connection…

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Anzac Day

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 June 1929 · page 2

The Premiers, at their conference with the Primo Minister, at Canberra, last week, declined to commit themselves on the question of the…

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The King Incognito a War-time Visit to Manchester

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 June 1929 · page 1

In the "Graphic" Mr. Edwin T. Woodhall tells how, as a dtective specially attached to the King, he once, during the war, accompanied…

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The Cost of Soldier Settlement. Scheme Shows a Loss of Nearly Five Millions. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 2

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Ball) stated, to-night, that soldier settlement had cost the State of New South Wales the enormous sum of…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Protests Against the Communists. SYDNEY, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 2

Intense indignation was expressed at a meeting of the Goulburn subbranch of the Soldiers' League, at the action of Communists, in Sydney…

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