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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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Anzac Day Arrangements for Monday Service at Literary Institute

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 2

On Monday next, Anzac Day the local celebration will consist of a procession to the Soldiers Memorial for the laying of wreaths, after which…

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War in Spain. Republican Leader's View. BARCELONA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 2

Lieut Colonel Perea, commander of the Eastern Republican Army, said that he had always foretold that the Republicans would suffer some…

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Franco Claims to Have Won War London, April 20

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 44

In a broadcast to the nation from Burgos, General Franco said:—"We have won the war. Our forces are now fighting the last rounds in the…

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Two British Soldiers Shot Dead by Arabs. HAIFA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 2

Arabs ambushed and shot dead two British soldiers fetching water near Jonin…

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Two British Soldiers Shot Dead Haifa, April 21

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 5

Arabs ambushed aha shot dead two British soldiers, who were drawing water at a village…

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Anzac Day

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 2

THE passing years have not dimmed the glory of Gallipoli. The landing is remembered as a glorious feat of arms; the fact that the…

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Anzac Ceremony

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 2

The usual Anzac ceremony will be held at the Memorial Park on Monday, 25th April, at 3 p.m. The ceremony will be conducted on same…

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Both Sides in Spanish War Claim Victories Barcelona, April 22

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 6

The Republicans claim the capture of two villages in Audora and minor successes in the Tramp zone. An insurgent communique states that…

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Gas Attack at Canberra-hundreds Dead Scientists Wage War on Silver Fish and Win Battle CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 1

The first organised gas attack in Canberra took place last night. Gas masks were not provided and there was a death roll of hundreds…

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Anzac Day in Sydney “En Zeds” Contingent Welcomed Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

Thirteen hundred New Zealand returned soldiers received a great welcome from Sydney crowds when they arrived this morning by the Monowai…

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To Sydney for the Anzac March Over 200 Leave From Albury

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

An additional 193 town and district returned men left on Saturday afternoon by special train for Sydney, where they will take part in…

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Anzac Ideals Remain Glory Not Dimmed Victorian Premier’s Message Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. A. A. Duns[?]an) has issued the following Anzac Pay message: “The passing of [?] years has not…

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In the Churches Anzac Day Services Held Parallels From the Bible St. David’s Presbyterian Church

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 4

Anzac Sunday was commemorated at both services in St. David’s Presbyterian Church yesterday. At the morning service Rev. H. J. [?]…

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Sees Mussolini British War Minister a Cordial Talk Rome. April 24

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 1

The British Minister for War (Mr. [?]-Belisha), who is visiting Rome, to day had a 45-minutes’ cordial interview with Signor Mussolini…

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Dominion Self- Sufficiency Benefit in Peace or War If Not Carried Too Far London, April 23

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 4

In an exhaustive summary of the economic changes in the Dominions, the Westminster Bank review considers that increased self-sufficiency in…

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Soldier Is Now Unknown Death of French Major Who Knew Paris, April 22

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 1

Major Louis Les Pinasse, the only [?]erson knowing the identity of France’s “Unknown Soldier” died today. His death seals for all time…

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Anzac Service at the Memorial

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 1

Top.—With heads bowed in prayer. This is a section of the large gathering which assembled at the base of the war memorial to honor the Anzacs. Inst Left.—Mr. Rex Greenwood, a veteran of the South African and Great Wars, who marched to the memorial. He…

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Anzac Day at Albury : Diggers on the March : Scouts Lay Wreaths on Soldiers’ Graves

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 6

Top Left—Sylvia Wynack, one of the banner bearers of the Junior Red Cross, who marched to the Memorial, for the Anzac Day service. Top Centre.—Rev. R. M. Somerville (Henty), who gave inspiring addresses at Albury and…

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Anzac Day Observance in Corowa March and Indoor Service

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

Yesterday was the twenty-third anniversary of the landing at Gaillpoll, and Anzao Day was observed locally as a close holiday,…

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Martin Place Crowded Sydney's Largest Anzac Service Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

Martin Place presented a remarkable scene this morning when thousands of returned men and thier relatives attended the Dawn Service at…

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