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The wars & local soldiers, 1923

503 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 26

Soldiers' Memorial Wyong Monument Unveiling Ceremony WYONG

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 4

The unveiling of Wyong soldiers' memorial monument was performed by General Sir Granville Ryrie, M.P. There was a large assembly from all…

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An Anzac's Appeal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 7

Sir,—As we are now to-day celebrating another Anzac Day, in memory of that memorable event in which I had the honour to take part, being one of those…

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The Anzac's Story

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 5

So you'd like to hear the story, Of that morning eight years ago, And of how we obtained a footing In the face of an entrenched foe…

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SACRIFICE Anzac Inspiration

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 5

The Anzac Day message of Dr. Stephen, Bishop of Newcastle:— Anzac Day should inspire…

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"Anzac," Its Sacred Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 5

"The memory of the righteous shall be for a blessing." (Prov. x. 7.) The imperishable divine text of above must be imprinted into the depths of our…

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The Diggers' Anzac Day

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 4

To-day Australia celebrates her greatest anniversary, though with maimed rites. After all, this is the niggers' Day. These are the men who should be allowed to make of their Day what they want. The rest of…

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Anzac Day, April 25

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 3

Years quickly vanish in the mists of time, And with them much we rather would forget, Yet there are things on which through ages dim, Our memory lingers—we remember yet…

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Anzac Day. the King's Message. Service at Anzac Cove Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 5

Lord Forster, the Governor-General has received a message from the King, all follows:— "The Queen and I share then pride…

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Roman Catholic Anzac Day Mass

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 5

Mass was celebrated by the Rev. G. Kelly at St. Mary's Catholic Church this morning at 11 o'clock. Mr. J. J. Kelly conducted the singing by the…

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What Anzac Means Spirit of Daring

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 5

The Chief Officer of the Salvation Army in Newcastle issued the following Anzac Day message:— Salvation Army officers, soldiers…

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Take Up Their Unfinished Task Dead Anzac Heroes' Challenge to the Living

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 5

When the Last Post sounds out on Anzac Day. the bugle of the dead comes buck to us to continue the challenge to living men. When we remember the dead. It is well ever to remind ourselves that they are waiting in their…

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31 Milliard Marks Proposed German Offer Banning War Ex-Chancellor's Scheme LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 1

A Berlin report states that the ex-Chancellor, Meuller, one of the Socialist leaders, in a speech at a Socialist meeting, emphasised the…

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Belgian Soldiers Honoured

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 5

A large assembly at Dover Pier reverently witnessed the ceremony of the removal of the bodies of Belgian soldiers who died in England in war-time…

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District News. Wyong. Unveiling Soldiers' Memorial

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 7

Though Saturday morning was very inclement, the showers held off at noon, and thus enabled the committee to carry out a nicely-arranged programme…

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Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 6

Sir,—With unbounded pride I marked how Newcastle generally observed this glorious anniversary. The splendid veneration and grief displayed for the…

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For Diggers' Fund Anzac Day Concert

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 6

An excellent concert, the programme of which was arranged by Mrs. J. A. Hannell. L.A.B., was held in the Memorial Hall, Perkin-street, last night. The…

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Maitland District. Anzac Day. Maitland Memorials

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 6

Anzac Day at Maitland was celebrated by the unveiling of two war memorials one at East Maitland, and the other at West Maitland. The Morning broke in…

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Anzac Observance Cessnock Shops Some Remain Open

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 6

Several Cessnock business firms opened their premises and kept their staffs engaged yesterday. The bulk of the business people, however, closed early on…

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In Honor of Anzac Hamilton Celebration Service at Memorial

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 8

Anzac Day was commemorated in Hamilton yesterday afternoon by a united service in Gregson Park alongside the soldiers' memorial, upon…

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Back to Solitude Anzac Memory Farewell to Gallipoli LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 1

The "Daily Mail's" correspondent at Gallipoli says: "This Anzac Day finds many sights and sounds familiar to those who died here."…

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