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The wars & local soldiers, 1922

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Anzac Day. Newcastle Observance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 April 1922 · page 5

Service in commemoration of Anzac Day were held in various churches in Newcastle and district yesterday…

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Anzac Day Services Honor to the Brave Merewether Memorial

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 April 1922 · page 6

There was a large attendance at the Anzac memorial service held in Mitchell Park, Merewether, yesterday afternoon. The Mayor (Alderman A…

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Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 3

Sir,—Anzac Day, and with it memories of the past. The departures for the seat of war, with troop trains, and troop ships, come back to us as the most vivid…

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Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 4

The observance of Anzac Day is a matter of national impulse rather than organisation. The personal element still affects the celebration. There…

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Boolaroo Anzac Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 7

A united religious service in commemoration of Anzac Day, promoted by the Boolaroo Branch of the Protestant Federation, was held in the Picture Hall on…

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Mayor's Anzac Message

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 2

Another anniversary of a memorable event has arrived, which reminds us of the brave deeds of those who made glorious the…

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Anzac Day—april 25

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 5

Forget it never. The day our boys climbed Gaba Tepe heights. Their blood-stained tracks, shell-torn and bullet-churned, Receiving thus their [?]aptism of fire…

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Anzac Day. Newcastle Observance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 5

The commemoration of the landing of The Australian troops on Gallipoli on April 25, 1915, will be observed throughout Australia. The arrangements for the…

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"The Ghost of Anzac"

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 8

There'll a wraith-like shadow standing. On that barren Dardan shore. He sees the Navy Steaming…

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People's Tribute to Anzac Heroes

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 5

To Australian and New Zealand the cost of the landing was 9000 men, of whom at least 2500 were killed. They were men when their countries could [?] lose. But with their lives they purchased a tradition be young all human power to appraiser, and set for all time the standard of conduct for the Australian[?] Zealand soldier. A brilliant despateh from Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett, published a few days after the landing, brought the efforts of those young nations held [?] in such a manner that some speak to this day as if the unsurpassable heroism of the 29th Division, amid even heavier difficulties, has sometimes—not by[?]…

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The Meaning of Anzac Day

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 4

To-day is the greatest anniversary In the Australian calendar. The sacri[?]ce we commemorate is yet too recent for the meaning of our proud observation of Anzac Day to be lost in the spirit of holiday. In practically every home in Australia there is a personal sorrow to recall,…

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West Maitland Anzac Civic Service

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 5

Anzac Day in West Maitland was ushered in with wet weather, and the procession had to be abandoned. A combined citizens' service was…

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Bishop Stephen's Anzac Day Message

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 6

The Men of Anzac died for their country. We honor their memory best by lives of high purpose and unselfish service that help to make their country more worthy of their…

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A Wider View Chaplain on Anzac Spirit

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 4

Major-Chaplain A Stuart McCook, of Maitland, Presbyterian Moderator of New South Wales issues a message concerning the moral of Anzac:…

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The Churches Personal Notes and News Anzac Night Services

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 2

In the Newcastle Cathedral the Rev. H.R. Holmes, M.A., into chaplain B.E.F., France, will be the preacher at the service in commemoration of…

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Australia's Greatest Day Seventh Anniversary Anzac Celebrations in Newcastle Impressive Memorial Services

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 5

Newcastle entered with zealous Interest into the true spirit or Anzac Bay. Practically every doss of business was suspended for the whole or part of the day. The people with almost one accord answered the call to a reverent commemoration of the gallant heroism of the men whose deeds made Australia's part in the Grout War stand out among the most…

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Lapped in Eternal Peace at Dead Man's Qully To-day at Anzac Cove

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 3

Stephen Graham in his book, "Europe—Whither Bound," Rives the following picture of Anzac as it is…

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Impressions of the Landing Anzac Day, April 25, 1915 Break of Day at Gallipoli

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 3

A long line of transports, slowly steaming through a glassy, dull grey sea, whose decks are lined with khandkiclad grim-faced men facing fire for…

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In Letters of Blood the Name of Anzac Brigadier-general Paton, C.b., on the Birth of Australia As a Nation

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 4

IT IS SEVEN YEARS AGO TO-DAY SINCE THE FLOWER OF AUSTRALIA'S MAN[?]OOD, WITH MAGNIFICENT ECLAT,…

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Unemployed Soldiers' Camp

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 5

Respecting the proposed camp for unemployed returned soldiers, the health inspector recommended to the Newcastle City Council last night that the…

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