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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1934

1,024 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 18 of 52

Soldiers Raided Anzac Functions Interrupted Hostility to Police Adelaide

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 11

Considerable feeling has been aroused in the City by the action of the police in making a raid last night on…

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Topics for Women Anzac Dance

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 8

The Cardiff branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League brought their Anzac Day celebrations to a close with a big supper dance, held…

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REV. F. H. RAYWARD The "Failure" of Anzac

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 8

Although no Anzac service was held at the Central Methodist Mission, Newcastle, yesterday, the following special Anzac message was given by Rev. F. H…

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Celebration of Anzac Day Night Luncheon at Wallsend

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 8

Wallsend Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League held an Anzac Day luncheon at the Soldiers' Club rooms last night, tendered to the widows…

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Newcastle Commemorates Anzac Day—scenes in the City

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 5

Part of the great crowd that attended the United Service of Commemoration at King Edward Park…

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Maitland District Anzac Day Celebrations at Maitland Coalfields Pay Homage

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 9

The fact that so many soldiers went to the war from the Maitland district, and that all too many of them lie in battlefield graves, assures the success of the…

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A City Mourns The Tragedy of Anzac Sunshine and Rain

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 6

Strangely eloquent of the feelings of those who took part in the commemoration of Anzac Day in Newcastle yesterday was the rain which replaced the sunshine…

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Public Apathy Anzac Memorial Appeal Mr. Robb Outspoken Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 6

Apathy towards the Anzac Memorial was charged against the greater section of the public of New South Wales by the State President of the Returned Sailors…

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Largest Anzac Parade "Created Wonderful Impression" R.s.l.'s Appreciation

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 9

Expressing satisfaction at the Anzac Day Parade, the president of the Newcastle branch of the R.S.L. (Mr. Shaw) said to-day…

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Anzac Day in London Celebrations and Services Notable People Attend London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 9

The High Commissioner for New Zealand (Sir James Parr) read the lesson at the Anzac Day service at St. Clement Danes…

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League of Nations Honouring Men of Anzac REV. A. R. McVITTIE'S ADDRESS

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 8

The necessity for support for the League of Nations, and recognition of the gravity of the problem of unemployed youth, were stressed by Rev. A. Robson McVittie, at…

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'Fallen Comrades' Police Disturb Toast Anzac Dinner 36 Guests' Names Taken GRAFTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 7

While about 30 "Diggers," including Mr. A. S. Henry, M.L.A., for the Clarence, were attending the annual Anzac dinner at Copeland's Cafe at Maclean to-day, and…

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Card Removed Anti-War Body's Wreath MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 7

The card on a wreath placed on the Cenotaph by returned soldier members of the Victorian Council Against War was removed under instructions from the…

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"The Darkest Hour" War and the Civilised World Service at St. Andrew's

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 8

A well-attended service was held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Newcastle, yesterday morning, when Rev. G. Nesbitt addressed the congregation. He stressed…

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At Stockton Soldiers' Monument Ceremony

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 8

A large number gathered at the Soldiers' Monument, Stockton, yesterday, for the citizens' Anzac memorial service. The Rector of St. Paul's Church of England…

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At Belmont Returned Soldiers' Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 3

The first annual ball of the Belmont branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday night, and was a great success. The ball…

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Returned Soldier Bowlers Entertained

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 10

A group at the City Bowling Club's green yesterday afternoon, when members of the club entertained district bowlers who served at the war. It was a cheery gathering…

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At The Soldiers' Memorial

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 9

CONSTABLE PENDER, WHO HAD CHARGE OF THE POLICE PARTLY in yesterday's Anzac march, places a wreath on the Post Office Memorial…

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Anzac Day Football

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 11

HARMER (EAST) ABOUT TO PASS THE BALL TO LEWIS during the Rugby League match against north at the Sports Ground yesterday, while White (North) a watts developments…

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No Prosecution Anzac Dinner Raid Commissioner Acts Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 11

Referring to-day to the action of police in taking the names of 36 persons attending a returned soldiers' luncheon in a cafe at Maclean yesterday, on the ground…

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