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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Maitland Doings Anzac Day Arrangements for

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 6

Everything is in readiness for the observance of Anzac Day at West Maitland. Monday afternoon will be devoted to the holding of a combined…

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America's War Staff

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 7

Mr. Weeks, the United States Secretary for War, has announced the organization of a war staff, headed by General Pershing to take charge of the field…

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The Amateur Gardener Some Good Roses Flower for Anzac Day

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 3

There a lovely time ahead of every man and woman who grows roses. Every plant in the land is loaded. Big bude and masses of beautiful…

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Trotsky's Sabre Revenge on Poland "Millions of Soldiers" LONDON, Friday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 1

"The Times" Helsingfors correspondent says that Trotsky is again ratting the sabre. In a bombastic address to the students of the…

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Betrayed Soldiers Haughty Traitress

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 2

A girl named Alphonsine Gobron was condemned by the Aisne Assize Court recently to transportation for life for having betrayed two English soldiers…

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Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 5

The King, in a letter to the organiser of the Aazac Day pilgrimage, says he rejoices to learn that this tribute is to be paid once more at the graves of the brave…

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Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 6

Sir,—Australians will remember with pride the 25th April, 1915, and now we see another fleeting year has brought to us the anniversary of the greatest day in…

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A Is for Anzac

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 6

At the Anzac memorial service yesterday at Boolaroo (under the auspice of the Protestant Federation) the following additional verso to the National…

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Anzac Day. Yesterday's Services. Newcastle Cathedral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 5

The celebration of Anzac Day was ushered in at the Newcastle Cathedral by services yesterday, when the first evensong of St. Mark was sung at seven…

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Yesterday's Services Anzac Day Tribute of the Chinches

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 3

"Is not this the blood of the men that went in Jeopardy of their lives?" This, a remark made by David to some of his warriors, who endangered…

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"War to End War" Politicians in Trenches

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 5

A crowded audience, quiet and calm, but capable of being roused into a burst of applause. Such was the gathering in the Central Methodist…

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Honour Roll Unveiled

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 5

An appropriate tablet of white marble, bearing the names of the two employees of the firm who paid the supreme sacrifice in the war, was unveiled at the shop…

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Anzac Services Army Celebration

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 7

A special Anzac Salvation was held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Hunter-street, last night. Brigadier Knapp, divisional commander, presided and…

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Maitland District. Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 6

Many homes in the Maitland district are bereft of gallant sons who went out in the first great adventure to fight in the name of Australia for the Empire…

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Anzac Day. Newcastle Observance. Largely Attended Functions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 5

Anzac Day was fittingly observed in Newcastle. Early in the morning the weather was threatening, and some light rain fell, but conditions soon became…

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"Nothing to Say" Anzac Day Incident Town Hall and Bunting SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 5

The reason for the failure of the Town Hall authorities to fly a flag from the Town Hall on Anzac Day remains unexplained. The Lord Mayor…

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On Sacred Ground the Day at Anzac Wreaths on the Beaches LONDON, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 1

On the occasion of Anzac Day. Sir Hunter Weston, who is inspecting the graves on Gallipoli on behalf of the Imperial War Graves Commission, and…

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Celebration in Melbourne. the Spirit of War. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 5

Anzac Day was celebrated in splendid weather. A huge crowd of people assembled to witness the procession of 25,000 troops. Ceremonial services were…

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Adamstown Rechabites' Honour Roll

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 8

The unveiling of a roll of honour in connection with the Hope of Adamstown, Tent 76, I.O.R., took place in the Kitchener Hall on Monday night, in the…

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Anzac Services

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 6

At the conclusion of the service in memory of the Anzacs, conducted by the Rev. H. E. West in St. Peter's Church. Hamilton, on Sunday morning…

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