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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

1,160 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 58

Delungra Doings Anzac Observance — Mr. Drummond's Visit—C.W.A.—B.N.A. Golf. Anzac Service

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 3

A very impressive service was held on Sunday night. April 23 in the school of arts hall in commemoration of Anzac. Over 200 people gathered…

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URALLA Anzac Day Procession and Service Kentucky Observations

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 6

Anzac Day was commemorated at Kentucky yesterday morning by a procession and a memorial service at the Memorial crea…

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Spirit of Anzac Inspires Need for National Unity Rev, Bensley Deplores Denominational Differences Large. Crowds at Armidale Celebrations

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 8

A strong plea for unity in national, political, domestic, social and religious life in the community and in the nation was made yesterday by the Rev. G. Nelson Bensley at the Armidale celebration of Anzac Day…

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Yesterday's News Narromine Murders—Lane's Position— Conscription—Harbor Bridge Loss —Artesian Bores—Insect Pests— Country Party—Anzac in Sydney

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 3

Twenty escort vessels of 900 tons each will be laid down for the Royal Navy during June. They will be of a new type, as large as the pre-war destroyer…

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Anzac Day Commo[?]rated in Inverell Impressive Service Fine Contribution by Infantry Guard of Honor at Monument Address by Brigadier A. Brooks

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 2

Befitting Inverell's magnificent record of providing the greatest number of enlistments in proportion to the population of any town in the Commonwealth, Anzac Day was commemorated yesterday in a most impressive…

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MR. C. HOWIE Farewelled by Returned Soldiers Fine Worker for the League

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 4

At lunch-time yesterday, returned soldiers of Inverell and district gathered at the Builer Hall to farewell Mr. C. Howie, who has…

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Anzac Day

Guyra Argus · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 2

Anzac Way, Tuesday, 25th April, was commemorated with a combined service in the Arcadia Theatre. There was a very large attendance. Rev…

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Anzac Day at Kentucky

The Uralla Times · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 5

The service at Kentucky on Anzac Day took a similar form to that at Uralla. Mr. A.C. Monk presided and moved the special resolution, and…

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Special Essay Anzac Day

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 9

April 25 has come again and everybody gets together, to pay homage to all those soldiers who gave their at Gallipoli…

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Anzac Reunion Diggers Foregather Spirit of Comradeship

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 5

Over sixty returned soldiers attended the reunion dinner held in the Town Hall on Tuesday after the official service of…

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Four-wheel Drive Motor Trucks Best Fitted for War Service

Guyra Argus · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 6

Wartime needs, in many instances, greatly differ from peacetime needs, and in a major emergency, conventional practices have to be discarded to…

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WOLLOMOMBI Anzac Commemoration Service

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

A large congregation assembled at St. John's Church on Sunday, and was much impressed by an able address given by the minister, Mr…

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Throat Cut War Pensioner in Hospital SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 1

[?]died [?] Ps of Rea[?]ar [?]…

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With Throat Cot War Pensioner Found Large Sum In Bank SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

A war pensioner, aged 72, was found in Hyde Park, City, near the Pool of Remembrance, yesterday, with his throat cut…

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Conscription Carried In England Chamberlain Explains Necessity Britain's Pledge to Nations Establish Confidence in Power War-time Profits Problem Increased Taxes on Wealthy LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 1

The Government's decision to introduce conscription was endorsed by the House of Commons to-day. By 376 votes to 145 the House carried a motion moved by Prime Minister Chamberlain, specifically approving of the…

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Diggers' Diary Anzac Day

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 3

In the earlier celebrations of Anzac Day many Diggers felt loo self-conscious of the fact that they had once more donned their "civvy" togs…

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Comrades Yet! "Spirit of Anzac"

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 6

It has been written : "No passing ol the years can do anything but enrich the memories of the supreme and abiding romance in the lives of…

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Effect of War On Wool Markets Procedure in 1914

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 6

The threat of war has aroused much concern about the future of Australia's woolgrowing industry. During the year 1973-38…

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Anzac Day. Impressive Commemoration Service

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 2

Although twenty-four years have passed since the memorable landing at Gallipoli the Anzac Day commemoration service in the Memorial Hall…

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Calcutta Riots 50 Dead; 50 Wounded CALCUTTA

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 4

During hours of rioting due to a "no rent" campaign, police fired on a mob killing 50 and wounding a similar number…

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