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The wars & local soldiers, 1948

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Must Not Capitalise On "Anzac"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday.—The Attorney-General (Dr. Evatt) warned to-day against the use of the word "Anzac" for…

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More Homes For War Widows

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday.—Ten per cent. of the war service homes built under group building schemes would in future be allotted to war…

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Anzac Day Plans For Islington

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1948 · page 4

Officials of Islington sub-branch of the Returned Servicemen's League announced the following sub-branch arrangements for Anzac…

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"No Fear Of War"—Report To Defence Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1948 · page 1

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—Although the world situation was tense, there was no fear of war, said a report to the Defence…

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Anzac Holiday Arrangements

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 2

The following arrangements will apply in Newcastle and district for the Anzac holiday, next Monday. Post Offices: Open for…

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Parades, Services for Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 2

THE ANZAC DAY commemoration service to be held in King Edward Park at 3 p.m. on Sunday will be preceded…

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Union Meeting, Anzac Parade Clash

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 3

Hamilton R.S.L. sub-branch will protest to Stewarts and Lloyds sub-branch of the Ironworkers' Union against the…

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4000 Expected To March On Anzac Day

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 4

It is expected that nearly 4000 ex-servicemen and women will participate in the Anzac Day march through Newcastle on Sunday, April 25. The parade, led by Colonel J. M. C. Corlette, C.M.G…

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Predict 'Dry' Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 2

Officers of Newcastle ex-servicemen's clubs said last night that they expected a "dry" Anzac Day. One club is negotiating for a…

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Combined Anzac Day Service Arranged

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 3

Speers Point and Boolaroo sub-branches of the Returned Servicemen's League will combine in the observance of Anzac Day…

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Wear a Tin Hat on Anzac Day

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 3

"For services rendered, wear a tin hat on Anzac Day" is the slogan adopted by organisers of Tin Hat Day in…

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Suburban and District Busy Anzac Day For Merewether Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 3

Merewether District Band will play for three Anzac services on Sunday. The band will assemble at Mitchell Park, Merewether, at…

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Fears Of War "Exaggerated" "Herald" Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 1

WASHINGTON, April 22.—Fears of an immediate war are exaggerated. This is the conclusion of military and naval experts after…

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Anzac Day Services

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1948 · page 2

The following is a summary of the main Anzac Day services ant ceremonies to-morrow— 5.20 a.m.: Dawn Service of…

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The Spirit Of Anzac

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1948 · page 2

In their mood of postwar frustration. Australians may find something of a spiritual tonic by re-examination of the spirit of…

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Anzac Messages From The King, Lord Birdwood

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1948 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.—Anzac Day messages were received to-day from the King and Field-Marshal Lord Birdwood, of…

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SUBURBIA—This Week Story For Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1948 · page 3

EX-SOLDIER Jack Billington, an insurance inspector, of Lambton-road, Charlestown, was a…

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Suburban and District Anzac Day Services At Swansea

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1948 · page 4

Members of Swansea R.S.L. will go by car to Catherine Hill Bay for a dawn service at 4.30 a.m. At 3.30 p.m., ex-servicemen,…

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Anzac Day 1948 King's Air Captain At Williamtown

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1948 · page 2

The Captain of the King's Flight (Air Commodore E. H. Fielden) landed at Williamstown Aerodrome yesterday as part of his cheek-up on Australian airfields likely to be used during the Royal Tour…

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Anzac Day Topics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 2

Oldest ex-servicemen on parade yesterday was Mr. J. H. Dunbar, of Maryville. He is 86. He marched the full distance from…

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