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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

232 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 12

Spanish War Ended. London

North West Champion · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 2

A broadcast from Spain, picked up by a Lisbon station at 2.30 p.m. local time, announced that the war in Spain had ended. All over the country…

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"War Ended" Spanish Broadcast Leaders Flee in Planes LONDON

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 1

A broadcast from Spain picked up by a Lisbon station at 2.30 p.m. load time announced that the war in Spain had ended…

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Returned Soldiers' League Annual Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 1

The annual general meeting of the Moree Sub-Branch of the R.S.S.I.L. was held at the Club rooms on Thursday, March 16th…

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Dawn Service In Narrabri Anzac Day

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 1

A full meeting of the committee of the Narrabri subbranch of the R.S.& S.I.L.A. unanimously agreed to make a…

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Spanish War. Officially Ended. Barcelona

North West Champion · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 2

An announcement in the Press, published in two-inch letters and signed by General Franco, declares that the Spanish War is at an end…

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Anzac Ball

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

The twentieth annual Anzac Ball will be held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 1939. The organising committee intends…

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Anzac Day

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

The 24th commemoration of the landing on Gallipoli will be celebrated by the Manilla Subbranch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. on…

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Welcome Home

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 5

At the Guild Hall, Narrabri, a hearty welcome was tendered to Mrs. E. Holstbaum and Miss J. Holtsbaum on their return home after Mrs…

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Anzac Street Stall

Manilla Express · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 2

The stall holders of the Anzac street stall wish to thank all those who gave, bought or in any way assisted in making the stall such…

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If War Comes How Will Car Owners Fare? Successful Gas Fuel Trials

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 2

It the oxigencies of war necessitated the reservation of available petrol supplies in Australia for military needs and essential…

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Anzac Ball

Manilla Express · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

As previously announced in the columns of the "Express," everything is going along smoothly and efficiently for the 20th…

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Anzac Day. Memorial Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 3

Under the auspices of the R.S.S.I.L.A. the Anzac Day Memorial service this wear promises to be one of the most successful held for…

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Anzac Ball

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 2

A final reminder is given that the Anzac Ball takes place in the Memorial Hall tonight. The official opening will be performed…

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Anzac Street Stall Competitions

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 2

In conjunction with the recent Anzac street stall a number of competitions were conducted. Particulars of a few have already…

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Anzac Day

North West Champion · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 4

Under the auspices of the R.S.S.I.L.A. the Anzac Day Memorial service this year promises to be one of the most successful held for many years…

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Rubber and Oil Necessities of War

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 3

Petrol and rubber are important factors in to-day's preparations for war. Both products are vital essentials without which…

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Anzac Day

Manilla Express · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

Arrangements have been completed by the local Branch of the R.S. & .S.I.L.Ar for the 24th anniversary of Anzae Day in…

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Anzac Ball a Brilliant Success

Manilla Express · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

Brightly decorated with flags the Memorial Hall presented a gay appearance for the Anzac Ball on Tuesday night. From the…

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Anzac—In Brief

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 5

It was at 4.30 a.m. on Sunday, April 25, 1915 that the Australians, handed on Gallipoli Peninsular. A machine gun spoke from the dark…

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Anzac Day Services

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 3

Anzac Day services were held in all churches yesterday, and the usual commemoration service will be held in the Moree Memorial Hall to-morrow at…

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