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The wars & local soldiers, 1923

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Anzac Day. Message to the King. Newcastle Observance. the People's Tribute

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 5

A message from Melbourne states that Lord Forster, the Governor-General, has sent the following cable message to the King:—"The people…

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"Not Anxious for War" British Protest To Soviet Trawler Seizure Murder of British Subject LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 1

In the House of Commons, replying to questions in regard to a series of acts by the Russian Government, of which British subjects were…

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Anzac Day Uniform Arrangements MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 3

When the Prime Minister meets the State Premiers in conference he will probably urge them to make uniform arrangements regarding the…

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Anzac Luncheon. Lord Derby's Eulogy Anzacs' Great Deeds

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 5

Lord Derby the Secretary of State for War and General Sir Ian Hamilton, who commanded the Anzacs at Gallipoli, were the guests of honour at…

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Anzac Day. London Celebration. St Clement Dane's Service (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 5

The Cenotaph was the central gathering place of those who honoured the Anzac dead in London. This succeded he memorial service at St. Clement…

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Anzac Day Greta Celebration

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 3

The head master (Mr. W. F. Grainger) and the staff of Greta public school, in compliance with departmental instructions devoted Tuesday to instructing the…

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Service at Anzac Cove

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 5

A commemoration service was held on the bench at Anzac Cove on Wednesday. The warship Benbow's band took part, and all branches of the service were…

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The Young Idea Around the Schools Celebrating Anzac Day

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 5

In all public schools in this State the children were assembled on Tuesday, when the significance of Anzac Day war explained to them. In many centres…

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On Gallipoli Where Dead Diggers Lie Anzac Services Solemn Commemoration LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 1

Reuter's correspondent at Cape Holies states that Anzac Day was celebrated on the Gallipoli Peninsula simply and solemnly. The weather…

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Diggers' Funds Soldiers' League Consolidation Scheme MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 6

At the meeting of delegates of the Federal executive of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia, it was agreed that it be a…

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Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 April 1923 · page 6

Sir,—I noticed a letter in your paper drawling attention to some of the picture shows being open on Anzac Day. I think, too, that they should have remained…

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Anzac Service Merewether Memorial

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 April 1923 · page 3

An Anzac Memorial Service was held opposite the Mitchell Park Memorial Gates, Merewether, yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance…

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In Honor of Anzac Boolaroo Service

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 May 1923 · page 4

A united Anzac service was held in the Boolaroo Picture Palace on Sunday afternoon. There was a very large attendance…

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Our Chance in the Next War

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 May 1923 · page 4

Even in peace time the world is becoming a dangerous place to live in. What will it be like when the next great war comes? Competent military critics have already expressed their doubts whether the human element will play any important part in the new…

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The Prince of Wales. Visit to Battlefields Memories of the War (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 May 1923 · page 7

The Prince of Wales left Lille incognito, on his tour of the battlefields, in a motor car for Ypres via Ploegstreet and Messines. He will cross the…

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Returned Soldiers' League Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 May 1923 · page 7

The fifth annual conference of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia was held at Anzac House to-day, Mr. E. Turnbull…

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Industrial Matters. Wage Deductions on Anzac Day Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 May 1923 · page 5

The question whether Anzac Day was a holiday within the meaning of certain industrial awards is causing some confusion. The secretary to the Hairdressers'…

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Anzac Day Pay Municipal Staff Merewether Doubt

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 7

At Merewether Council meeting last night Alderman Dixon objected to the item of £12 4s 6d on the pay-sheet for the workmen for Anzac Day…

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Big Civil War Revival in China Troops Moving North LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 1

The "Daily Mail's" Pekin correspondent states that there has been a revival of civil war on a large scale…

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Soldier Land Settlement

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 4

The Prime Minister has made it clear that the Federal Government realises the great difficulties experienced in all the States in carrying…

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