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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1937

83 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 5

£250,000 War Pensions Active in Australia

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 3

During the year ended June 30, 1936, 250,000 war pensions cost the Commonwealth Government £7,520,228…

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Anzac Ball

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 3

It is proposed to hold the Annual Anzac Ball on Tuesday, April 27…

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Forecast of War London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 1

"Your country is in danger. Some people say we have five years in which to prepare. I would feel optimistic if I said five…

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Stigma on a Soldier

North West Champion · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 5

The odium which for 19 years has attached to General Sir Hubert Gough was undeserved by a brave, sturdy, and skilful soldier and…

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Germany's War Preparations Dogs Playing Big Part

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 2

Germany can now claim to have some of the world's most intelligent dogs working in the service of the State, says the Berlin correspondent…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 3

The annual meeting of Manilla sub-branch will be held at the Club Room on Saturday night next January 30…

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Returned Soldiers' League Mr. Jos. Coates Re-Elected President

Manilla Express · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Manilla Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, which was held at the Club Room on Saturday…

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Spanish War Rebels Claim Victory Assisted by German and Italian War Material LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 February 1937 · page 1

Sixty thousand Spanish rebels and Italian volunteers, under the command of General Dellano, are aboard the rebel cruiser, Carrarias, and…

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Limbless Soldiers Effects Remarkable Rescue Boy's Body in Yarra MELBOURNE

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 1

Although the lost one of his arms at the elbow in the Great War, Mr. Fry, of Kew, dived into the Yarra and rescued Richard Clarke, aged 8,…

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War Toys Only For Russian Children MOSCOW

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 1

A new decree promulgated in Moscow orders military training for children of eight years upwards to manufacture miniature guns, aeroplanes…

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Anzac Ball

Manilla Express · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 2

The Annual Anzac Ball takes place in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday, 27th April. The event this year will eclipse all previous…

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The Anzac Ball

Manilla Express · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 2

A novel innovation to commemorate the Anzac Ball this year will be a miniature souvenir programme which will be given to…

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Anzac Day 1937

Manilla Express · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 2

Anzac Day will be celebrated on Sunday, 25th April and the following arrangements will be made:-…

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To Close Soldiers & Citizens' Club No Support From Public

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 2

Twelve members of the Soldiers and Citizens' Club attended a special meeting held in the Club rooms on Monday night to…

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Excursion to Sydney For Anzac Day

Manilla Express · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 1

To enable country people to visit the City for the commemoration of Anzac Day, the Secretary for Railways sends word that return…

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Anzac Day on a

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 April 1937 · page 3

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) states that the religious observance of Anzac Day would take place this year on Sunday, April 25, Monday…

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Excursions to Sydney. For Anzac Day

North West Champion · Monday 5 April 1937 · page 2
Also in Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser

To tenable country people to visit the City for the commemoration of Anzac Day, the Secretary for Railways sends word that return excursion…

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Returned Soldiers

Manilla Express · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 2

The President, Mr. J. Coates, presided at the monthly meeting of the Manilla branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held on…

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Anzac Day

North West Champion · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 7

The Anzac Day celebration in Moree this year will be held on Sunday, April 25, commencing at 3 p.m., and will take the form of the usual…

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