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The wars & local soldiers, 1926

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City Parade Troops March Past Anzac Eve

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 5

Newcastle streets celioed to the rhythmic tramp of feet and the blare of martial music to-day, when a naval and military parade was held to…

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Anzac Day Cable From the King Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 5

A message has been received by Lord Stonehaven, the Governor-General, from the King, in recognition of all that Anzac Day commemorates…

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French War Debt Formula Reached for American Settlement (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 5

The "Quai D'Orsmy" reports that M. Berenger, the French Ambassador in Washington, anti Mr. Mellon, the Secrelary to the United States Treasury, have…

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Anzac Night Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 6

The Victoria Theatre was filled last night on the occasion of a vocal and instrumental concert, organised in aid of the returned soldiers' benevolent fund,…

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Lesson of Anzac Day

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 4

THERE are times when it is peculiarly fitting that we should pause on our course and look about us with a national or—better still—an international vision. Such a time is the Anzac Day that we have been celebrating…

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Bugles of the Dead Anzac Day Lessons Eloquent Sermon The Vultures of War

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 4

Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the engles be gathered together.— Matt. 24-28. On this boldly choson text Dr…

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Anzac Ball Success at Cessnock

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 7

The eighth annual Anzac ball, held in the Luccum Hall. Cessnock, on Friday night, was a brilliant success. The hall was artistically decorated…

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Glorious Memory Debt to the Great Dead Anzac Speeches

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 7

Anzac commemoration service were held in many suburban churches yesterday. Several wreaths were placed on the…

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Anzac Day. Its Great Memories. Celebration in Newcastle. Services in Churches. Parades of Troops

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 5

Anzac Day was again commemorated yesterday. In an atmosphere of religious fervour that has been the feature of its recognition each year. At…

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Anzac Comrades Impressive Celebrations in London Wreaths on Cenotaph Dramatic Moment Recalled by Sir Ian Hamilton

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 1

Anzac Day was celebrated in London by impressive ceremonies. Wreaths were laid on the cenotaph by prominent Australians. Later at Australia House, Sir Ian Hamilton declared that the spirit of comradeship between the survivors of the war was as strong as ever…

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Boolaroo Anzac Service

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 3

A united Anzac Day service was conducted in the Boolaroo Picture Theatre on Sunday by Rev. Barrett (Presbyterian), Rev. T. Hughes…

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Hamilton. United Anzac Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 4

There was a fair attendance last night at the Hamilton Council Chambers, on the occasion of a united citizens' service to commemorate Anzac Day…

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Wallsend Anzac Day Observance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 4

Anzac Day was observed at the various churches on Sunday. At Saint-Luke's Anglican Church the principal morning service was a memorial Eucharist, with…

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What Mean Ye? Hamilton Anzac Service

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 3

"What mean ye by this service?" was the subject chosen by the Rev. H. W. Woodhouse, the preacher at the Anzac Day civic service held in…

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Anzac Day. British Observance Cenotaph Ceremony. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 5

Anzac Day was celebrated in London with due solemnity at the Cenotaph, and at Australia House. Old members of the 29th Division celebrated the day by…

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Morocco War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1926 · page 7

A message from Ujda, in Morocco, reports that the French and Spanish Government have fixed May 1 as the time limit for the conclusion of negotiations…

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Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 3

Sir,—Anzac Day has come, but not gone, for it will live ever in sacred remembrance. Those brave and noble sons who gave their all for…

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War on Icebergs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 7

Right through the spring and early summer months vessels of the American Navy regularly hunt for icebergs in the North Atlantic. The object is to prevent a…

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Morocco War London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 May 1926 · page 5

A message from Ujda, in M orocco, states that the Riff delegates are returning to their territory to consult Abdel Krim in regard to documents handed to…

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Hindus Apologise Indian Racial War CALCUTTA

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 May 1926 · page 1

The Hindu-Moslem feud continues. At Dacca a crisis was averted by Hindu leaders apologising to the Moslems for having conducted a…

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