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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Anzac Day. to Be a Public Holiday

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

A telegram has been despatched by the Prime Minister to the Premiers of the States, notifying that the Federal Ministry has declared Anzac Day, April 25, a public…

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The Anzac Spirit. Blossoms Again in the Bush

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

We the employees of the Tingha [?]ydranlic and Irrigation Scheme, while appreciating the action of the Federal Government in proclaiming…

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Anzac Day

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

A petition, bearing just on 400 names of residents of Uralla and District, backed up by the Municipal Council, asking for a public holiday at…

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British War Medal

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 3

The following returned men are entitled to the first issue of the British war medal:—Corpl. W. A. Crapp. Gunne. H. Roberts. Tpr. R. H. Vickers, S[?]gt, W. J. King,…

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Headstones for Soldiers Tribute to Soldiers Who Died in Australia

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 4

Arrangements are being made by the Defence Department to place memorial headstones on the grave of members of the A.I.F. who died in…

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Anzac Day Inverell Celebrations. Two Big Functions

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

A meeting was held in the Council Chambers, Inverell, on Friday afternoon last for the purpose of making arrangements for the holding of a…

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War Trophies

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

Labor councillors of the South Melbou ne Council last week vigorously opposed the acceptance of the offer of a captured German field gun…

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Soldiers' Graves in Australia

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

Sydney, Monday.—Arrangements similar to those in operation by the War Graves Commission overseas are being made by the Defence Department for…

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Anzac Day. Further Efforts for Public Holiday

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 4

The returned soldiers' organisation will probably make further efforts to have Anzac Day proclaimed a public holiday in New South Wales…

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War Gratuity Bonds

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 4

It is now considered unlikely that the Federal Government will call in one-third of the War Gratuity Bonds at the end of May for redemption, as…

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Anzac Day

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 4

Though bet Federal Government ha proclaimed Anza Day a, public hold day the State Government has not done so. The State Minister for…

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New Army. Maintaining Old Traditions. War Units Continue. Command for Major White

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 6

The new defence scheme which is to come into operation on May 1, will be based more or less upon the A. I. F organisation, built up during…

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Anzac Day

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 4

Immediately after the church services on Saturday, 24th instant, the ladies will entertain all returned men at afternoon tea in the School of Arts…

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Anzac "Remembrance" Day. The Spirit of Anzac

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 2

There never was a resolution passed by man that could meet with so much sincere support from the people than the one we…

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Government and Anzac Day

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 6

Says the Uralla 'Times' in respect to the Anzac Day celebrations: The request for a holiday by 400 Uralla residents was turned down point blank; but…

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Bukkulla War Trophy

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 4

At Bukkulla on Saturday 23rd inst., the machine gun allotted to the village by the War Trophies Committee will be unveiled. The function will take…

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True Comrades Tingha Workers Appreciated. Letter From Soldiers' League

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 4

The following touching letter has been received by the secretary of the Tingha Hydraulic and Irrigation Employees Association from the Mortdale…

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Anzac Day

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 2

Rev F. St John, Rev John Allen, Rev A. J. Cuttler, Adjutant Percy, Messrs M'Dougal, Burton (R.S.L.) and Vincent met on Tuesday and…

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Anzac Memorial Service

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 2

All singers willing to assist in the choir for the Anzac Memorial Service are asked to attend practice at the Picture hall on Tuesday next, and…

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British War Medals

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 3

The following is a list of local men who will be presented with the British War Medal immediately after the memorial service on Anzac Day :—…

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