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The wars & local soldiers, 1948

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Anzac Day in Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 5

SCENES FROM THE IMPRESSIVE Anzac Day services and march in Newcastle yesterday. Top, from left: The ceremony at the Gordon Ave. Tramway Depot and the Police Contingent in the Anzac march through the city streets to King…

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Anzac Service at Kurri

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 2

Despite steady rain, there was a good attendance at the march and service held at Kurri to­day to commemorate Anzac…

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Bishop of Newcastle Gives Anzac Address

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

LONDON, April 25. A.A.P.—The Bishop of Newcastle (Right Rev. F. de Witt Batty) gave the address at the Anzac…

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Smaller Anzac Day March In Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 2

The Anzac Day march in Newcastle yesterday had fewer ex-servicemen than last year, when about 3000 took part Yesterday about 1400…

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30,000 Watch Anzac March Parade Numbers Down

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 1

More than 30,000 people gathered in the city to watch the Anzac Day march yesterday afternoon. There were 1400 ex-servicemen in the…

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World War Not Close, Says Nehru

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 1

LONDON, April 25. A.A.P.—The Prime Minister of India (Pandit Nehru) believes a new war is not imminent…

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Anzac Day Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 4

The Anzac Day ceremony of remembrance was held at the obelisk at Greta. Ex-servicemen of Greta marched from Greta Park to the…

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Kurri Service for Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 4

Anzac Day was commemorated at Kurri Kurri with a march and service. Despite steady rain, there was a good attendance. A…

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Anzac Group In Car Smash On Gallipoli

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 3

LONDON, April 26.—Members of the Australian and New Zealand delegation escaped serious injury when a Turkish staff car skidded…

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Presentations To War Workers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 4

Leaders of the former Kurri Kurri Send Off and Welcome Home Committee were entertained at a combined social arranged by…

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War Scars Hidden For King

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 1

LONDON, April 26. A.A.P.—The silver wedding celebrations of the King and Queen to-day made gay for a few hours the still drab face of London. Flags of all nations flew on…

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War Nearer, Says U.s. General

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 3

WASHINGTON, April 26. A.A.P.—"The prospect of war is stronger now than it was three months ago," said General Omar Bradley, U.S. Chief of Staff, giving evidence before a secret session of the Senate…

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Big, Deadly War Relic Found On Beach

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 1

CAIRNS, Monday.—Half submerged in sand, a huge war relic capable of causing destruction over a wide area, was found on San…

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Early War Unlikely, Says Mr. Chifley

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 1

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—Mr. Chifley to-day repeated his belief that there was no immediate danger of war…

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Arab Move for War Britain Faces New Problem

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 1

LONDON, April 27. A.A.P.—Transjordan's reported invasion of Palestine may precipitate a crisis in Britain's relations with the Arab States, says Reuter's diplomatic…

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Irrigation Farms For Ex-Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Members or discharged members of the forces will be eligible to apply for the acquisition of land in the…

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Soldier Sends Medals To Miss Helen Keller

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 1

As a tribute to Miss Helen Keller, famous deaf and blind author, now in Newcastle, an Australian soldier has sent her his war ribbons and miniature medals. The ribbons and miniatures…

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Urge Collection For Legacy On Anzac

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 2

A resolution that if collections are taken in future on Anzac Day, they be devoted to Legacy, was passed by the Waratah-Mayfield…

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Peak Named Anzac By Heard Island Party

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

CANBERRA, Friday.—An Australian Antarctic research expedition party celebrated Anzac Day by discovering an…

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U.S. Officials Warn Arabs "War Would Let Soviet In"

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

NEW YORK, April 30. A.A.P.—American officials have warned Arab diplomats privately that Russia may be drawn into the Middle East if the Arabs insist on going to…

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