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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

657 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 33

In the Social Circle Welcome Home Party

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 4

Miss Margaret Rickwood, who has been spending a holiday at Heron's Creek, was given a welcome home party by some of her friends at her…

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Anzac Day This Year's Celebration. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 5

In connection with the commemoration of Anzac Day falling on Monday next, the Premier has approved of the usual practice being followed of having flags…

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Hunter Falling Anzac-street People Scared East Greta Isolated

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 7

The Hunter River at Maitland is falling, and with no further rain in the Mulbring district, the back waters at Louth Park, Dagworth, and…

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Anzac Service

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 8

A special Anzac-service will be held in the Salvation Army Citedel, King-street, Newcastle, on Sunday, when band items and hymns,…

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Memorial Service Anzac Day Arrangements

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 8

Newcastle sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League has asked for a special memorial service for Anzac Day, April 25…

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Miners' Holiday No Work on Anzac Day

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 5

Northern district mines will be idle on Anzac Day. Since the federation decided by notice of motion to observe Anzac Day…

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Diabolical Outrage Mexican Bandits' Train Massacre 100 KILLED Wounded Burnt in Burning Carriages Mexico City, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 1

"The most diabolical massacre in recent American history," is how the bandits' attack on the Gudalajaru train is described by the Mexican Government. Among the killed were 48 soldiers, 17 children, and six…

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Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 13

Emma A. Lente, in a poem on Anzac Day, published in the "Victorian Railway Magazine," says.— They were so young, so young;…

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Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 4

The observance of Anzac Day means much more than the celebration of the anniversary of Australia's baptism by fire on the Gallipoli…

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Hamilton. Anzac Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 7

An invitation is extended by Alderman G. W. Jenner, the Mayor, to returned men and their relatives and friends, Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, Red Cross Society,…

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Anzac Eve Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 6

A vocal concert arranged by Mrs. J. A. Hannell L.A.B., assisted by the Newcastle Choral Society, will be held in the Victoria Theatre to-morrow night. An…

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Anzac Day, April 25

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 6

The Newcastle Sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia, under the striking and convincing heading of "Lest…

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Anzac Sunday Special Services Presbyterian

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 6

Anzac services will be conducted in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Laman-street, to-morrow, and on Monday (Anzac Day). Rev. D. J. Flockhart, M.A., will…

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Industrial Matters Miners and Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 5

Mr. T. Hoare stated yesterday that there would be no work at the collieries on Monday. It had been previously decided by notice of motion to observe…

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Anzac Day Anniversary Services 12 Years Ago

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 4

The twelfth anniversary of the landing by Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoll in the face or terrific shrapnel fire from the…

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A.I.F. CUP Maitland Golf Trophy Anzac Day Play

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 7

A trophy, the gift of Mr. H. L. Simmons, of West Maitland, to West Maitland Golf Club, will be open for competition to members of clubs affiliated…

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Europe and War Films

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 14

The nations of Europe, after allowing the United States to have a long start in the film industry, are now awakening to the importance of nationally-produced…

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War in the Air

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 7

In future conflicts operations will be carried out to an over-increasing extent by the air force, which will, eventually become the dominant service, writes…

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World Forces Civil War Problems Geneva Snag London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 1

At the resumption of the Preparatory Commission on Dis[?]mement, says the Geneva correspondent of "The Times," the conditions under…

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Britain Annoyed War Debts Allegations U.S.A. Statements London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 4

A letter from Mr. Mellon, secretary to the United States Treasury, to American professors, implying that Britain was making a profit out of…

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