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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

1,307 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 22 of 66

War Condemned by Gov.-general Canberra Address Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 April 1936 · page 6

Declaring that any person who today made war his aim was tearing up the title deeds of humanity for an assured place to the civilised world, the…

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Newcastle Remembers—Anzac's 21st Anniversary the Veterans March Side by Side Reverent Memorial Services Procession of the Diggers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 April 1936 · page 6

"Gallipoli, Gallipoli, you seen 'ow it was done. The transports dancin' in yer bay beneath the bonzer sun; An speckled o'er yer gleamin' shore the little 'uddled' eaps, That showed at last the Southern breed could play the game…

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High Post for Goering Subordinate Only to War Minister London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 April 1936 · page 1

The Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" states that Herr Hitler is reported to have appointed General Goering a special Commissioner…

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Sacrifice and Courage "As Essential To-day As in War Time" Rev. Lickiss's Message

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 April 1936 · page 6

"The Australian nation, which was born on the first Anzac Day, is 21 years old to-day," said Rev. N. W. Lickiss, of Tighe's Hill Methodist…

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Great Men of Our Time Lord Fisher Returns Back To Admiralty Crisis of War Years

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 April 1936 · page 8

IN writing of Lord Fisher's recall to the Admiralty, Mr. Winston Churchill says that though he had made up his mind to look elsewhere for a First Sea Lord, he was borne no ill will by Lord Fisher, who, in sheer…

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Inspiring March by Returned Soldiers Big Crowds See Parade Swinging Strides of Diggers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 April 1936 · page 6

Swinging along four abreast through the city streets between crowds who watched in silence, the men of Anzac…

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City Bowlers Entertain Returned Men Anzac Day Luncheon

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 9

Members of the Newcastle City Bowling Club waited on the tables when a large number of returned soldiers and members of the Legacy Club were the…

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Digger Who Died on Anzac Day Soldier's Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 8

"In honor of another Digger who has passed on," returned men this afternoon gave a soldiers' funeral to Waller H. Clutton. 59, who staggered from the Anzac…

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In Remembrance of Anzac

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 5

A section of the vast throng of people who assembled at the Soliders' Monument in front of Newcastle Post Offices, to pay their tribute of remembrances to the Anzacs…

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Synagogue Service "Imperishable Name of Anzac"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 8

Anzac Day was commemorated at the Newcastle Synagogue on Saturday morning Rev. Rabbi, I Morris officiated. The pulpit was draped with the Australian…

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Anzac Cup Won by 13th Heavy Battery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 8

Gaining 94 points, the 13th Heavy Battery, R.A.A. (M.) won the Anzac Cup for the competition held in conjunction with the Anzac Day procession…

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Graves at Anzac Turkey Promises Inviolability London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 1

The British and Turkish authorities describe as inconceivable that there will be any tampering with British…

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Lost War Medal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 6

Mr. A. C. Sullivan, of Bruce-street, Cook's Hill, would like to hear from anybody who found the Victory war medal he lost between the Town Hall and King…

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Died on Anzac Day Three Sydney Veterans SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 6

While Anzac Day was being celebrated John McHugh, Who was a private in the 13th Battalion, died in Randwick. Military Hospital…

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Australia Pays Tribute To Men Who Fought and Died Anzac Remembered Thousands Line Streets As Old Soldiers March Solemn Service in Park

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 8

Old soldiers marched again on Saturday. It was a march full on memories of lost comrades in the bitter campaign of 1914 1918. The Anzac service in King Edward Park. which has been…

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Anzac Day Maitland Area Services Well Attended Procession to Park Speakers' Tributes to Anzacs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 9

Several Anzac Day services were held in the Maitland district and on the South Maitland Coalfields on Saturday morning. A procession, in which the militia…

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Theatres Rushed Close Holiday Ignored Melbourne Scenes "Diagnosis of Anzac Day Feeling" MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 7

Proof that the consensus of public opinion is against the present rigorous observance of Anzac Day in Melbourne was afforded by the…

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No Shaves Prisoners on Strike Wanted Anzac Holiday (Australian Associated Press.) Wellington (N.z.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 2

On the ground that it was Anzac Day, and a close holiday, throughout New Zealand some prisoners in Mount Eden Gaol, Auckland, yesterday morning refused to…

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Boer War Veterans Claim for £27,000 SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 11

A decision that a deputation should wait on the Acting Premier (Mr. M. F. Bruxner), was reached by a meeting of South African war veterans after the march in…

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"Broken Down" League Machinery Federal Treasurer on War Geelong

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 7

Addressing a crowd of 4000 at the Anzac Day commemorative service, the Federal Treasurer (Mr. R. G. Casely) said there was no effort to glorify, war in…

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