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The wars & local soldiers, 1925

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Sydney Services. Perpetuating Anzac SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 April 1925 · page 5

The principal Anzac Day service in Sydney was held at the Town Hall. Representatives of the Government and naval and military forces were…

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Anzac Day Prince's Message Memory of the Fallen Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1925 · page 5

Lord Forster, the Governor-General, has received a cable message from the Prince of Wales, in which the Prince sends his best wishes to the Returned Soldiers'…

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Anzac Ideal Record of Great Deeds of Arms Just Plain Men

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 April 1925 · page 3

He passes thro' the street, under the flogs. Under the Balls of Trade now mule for him: A splendid figure for Memory's eyes to see Set his place at the board; let the glass brim…

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Newcastle Honors the Anzac Heroes Memorial Services Call of Example and Sacrifice Present Day Perils 'People Who Are Indecent Hurry to Forget the War'

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 April 1925 · page 5

"They were young, straight of limb, true of eye. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted. They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall not grow old, as the who are left grow old…

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"War Not Wanted" Lecturer's Impressions SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 April 1925 · page 6

Dr. Latham. one of the lecturers of Sydney University, accompanied by Mrs. Latham, returned to Sydney from China und Japan yesterday by…

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Big "Battle" Begins Usa War Game Great Excitement Honolulu

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 April 1925 · page 1

THE mock naval attack on Honolulu was commenced this morning, amidst great excitement. The sealed orders from…

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Oversea Comrades Send Greetings to the Anzacs Story Retold Anzac Day Messages Birdwood Remembers His Comrades Ashmead Bartlett Tells How Boys Held On LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 April 1925 · page 1

General Sir William Birdwood, in his message to his Anzac comrades and the people of Australia, says:— "I desire to send my most sincere and heartiest greetings to the Government and people of Australia, especially my old…

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King's Colors Consecration at Maitland 35Th Battalion Unique Ceremony in Honor of War Services

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 April 1925 · page 6

The once familiar khaki was again in evidence at Maitland this afternoon, when troops of the 13th infantry Battalion, 16th Light Horse Squadron, Senior Cadets and Boy Scouts assembled to do honor to the memory of the old 13th Battalion A.I.F., at the consecration and…

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Soldiers Annoyed Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1925 · page 5

Mr. L. Elliott, president of the Returned Soldiers' League in the course of a statement to-day, referred to the recent legislation under which Anzac…

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Limbless Soldiers' Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1925 · page 6

What promises to be one of the most enjoyable concerts of the year is that to be given to-night at the Central Hall in aid of the Limbless Soldiers. The programme…

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Anzac Day Suburban Services

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 April 1925 · page 8

The united intercessory services in connection with Anzac Day, held by the Northern District Open-air Campaighers in the Church of Christ…

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Maitland District Anzac Day at Maitland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1925 · page 6

It was fitting that Anzac Day should have been celebrated in the Maitland district, because few districts in Australia were more largely represented at…

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Anzac Day. Newcastle Ceremonies. Large Crowds Attend

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1925 · page 7

As in previous years, religious services were the dominating features of the Anzac Day ceremontes in Newcastle and the large congregations which…

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Church Parade Anzac Day in Country MUSWELLBROOK

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 April 1925 · page 5

Anzac Day was celebrated with much enthusiasm at Muswellbrook. A church parade was hold, and services attended at St. Alban's and St…

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The Next War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1925 · page 4

Sir William Robertson (England) is worried about the next war, which he believe close at hand. No man better informed with regard to the military…

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Anzac Day Honoured in London Remarkable Scenes London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1925 · page 5

Anzac Day was celebrated yesterday in London with great ceremony. There were remarkable scenes at the Cenotaph. The High Commissioners had…

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Reverent Barrackers Anzac Day at Cenotaph Striking Scenes London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 April 1925 · page 1

A STRIKING feature of the Anzac ceremony at the Cenotaph yesterday was the thousands visitors from tho Midlands…

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King George Return to London Honours French Soldiers (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1925 · page 5

King George and Queen Mary arrived at Victoria Station at one o'clock yesterday afternoon. The King was bronzed and most cheerful…

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District News. Greta Anzac Day Celebration

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1925 · page 5

Alderman J. Proudfoot, the Mayor presided at the service held at the memorial obelisk at noon. Rev. Mr. Burkitt (Church of England) and Rev. Mr…

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Welcome Home to the Band

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 April 1925 · page 1

An immense crowd of people assembled in Scott-street on Saturday morning to show the members of the Steel Works Band that Newcastle was glad to welcome them home. The photograph shows the gathering out-side the railway station, waiting for the arrival of the train from Sydney…

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