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The wars & local soldiers, 1928

82 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 5

War Pensions

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 4

"Why should returned soldiers have to submit to the determination of their appeals by the same department which rejects their claims for war…

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Anzac Day

Manilla Express · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 2

Anzac Day will be observed to-morrow throughout the State In Manilla a public memorial service will be held in the…

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The Anzac Spirit

Manilla Express · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 2

Difference of opinion still exists as to the form Anzac Day celebrations should take. Many favor a day of rejoicing over…

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Anzac Day

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

Judging by the attendance of opproximately 200 people at the United Service in the Town Hall on Wednesday morning, it can be easily seen…

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Anzac Day

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 5

The Boy Scouts' service honored 38,000 heroes, representing the whole of the metropolitan area, when a wreath was placed on the Cenotaph…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 7

A very large number of people attended the Anzac Day Commemoration service held in the Moree Memorial Hall yesterday. The Commemoration…

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Bars Kept Open Despite Anzac Procession and Service Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

The secretary of the Returned Soldiers League is greatly concerned over a report that, notwithstanding instructions from the Licensed…

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Committee Meeting Narrabri District Soldiers' Memorial

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Narrabri Soldiers' Memorial, called on April 2, was poorly attended, and the chairman's ruling was that a…

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Anzac Day

Manilla Express · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

God of our fathers, known of old-- Lord of our far-flung, battle line--…

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Anzac Day. Hotel Bars Open

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 4

The secretary or the Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. Stagg) is considerably concerned over the report that a number of hotel-keepers kept their…

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Anti-Prohibition Speaker World Travelled Orator. Splendid War Record

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 2

Mr. Prod Arlington-Burke, who is touring the State lecturing against Prohibition, han had a remarkable career…

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Anzac Ball

Manilla Express · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

The Anzac Ball was a brilliant success. In fact many of the "Diggers" declare it to be the best held so far. Over 300 people…

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Anzac Service

Manilla Express · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

The service on Sunday Night, April 22nd took the form of an Anzac Commemoration Service. The service was taken by Mr…

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Anzac Service

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 1

The Rev W. A. Thompson,, who organised the Anzac service, on April 25, has sent in the results Collection £3/11/1, printing expenses…

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Anzac Day

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 4

Address given in the Town Hall, Narrabri, on Anzac Day, 1928, by Rev. N.W. Lickiss. We have gathered together to-day…

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Visit from Distinguished War Worker

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 6

Miss Ida Lorking, who was one of the most distinguished Workers' with Cross Spinning Depot during the the V.A.D.'s bouffet and the Red…

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Prophecy Says More War But No Mention As to Winner

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 3

Australia (with Great Britain) will declare war on Russia and by October the whole world will be involved! This startling flat comes from…

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Narrabri Soldiers' Mem

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 2

The following sum of £22/12/6 has been handed in by Mr. Shields, of Edgoroi, in connection with the Soldiers' Memorial:—…

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Narrabri District Soldiers' Memorial

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 2

The Executive Committee met in the Council Chambers on Monday night last, the following members being present:—Messrs. R. Shields…

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War Work. Pupils' Contributions

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 4

A tribute to the war work or the teachers and pupils in State schools Is paid by the Victorian Director of Education…

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