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

The wars & local soldiers, 1954

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Two Critically Wounded Women Battle for Life Temora

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 January 1954 · page 1

Doctors at Temora District Hospital are amazed that two women who were shot on Tuesday night are still alive. The women are Mrs. Joan Shea, 34, and…

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Pre-war Autos in U.s

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 12

About 13 million autos built before World War II are still in use in the United States…

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War Service Settlement

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 3

State Cabinet has approved the purchase of nine more properties for war service land settlement…

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Manilla's War Memorial Park

Manilla Express · Friday 19 March 1954 · page 1

A meeting of the Manilla War Memorial Park Committee was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night and was very well attended…

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Mungindi War Memorial Club

North West Champion · Monday 22 March 1954 · page 3

The following members have been elected for the current year for the organisation and management of the Mungindi…

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Anzac Day Holiday

North West Champion · Thursday 1 April 1954 · page 4

As Anzac Day falls on a Sunday this year, the State Government has proclaimed Monday, April 26 as a…

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Anzac Day

Manilla Express · Friday 9 April 1954 · page 3

As a prelude to Anzac Day 500,00G minature Tin Hats are being distributed to sub branches of the RSL for…

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Anzac Day Holiday

Manilla Express · Friday 9 April 1954 · page 3

April 26th has been proclaimed a public holiday for Anzac Day by the Chief Secretary, Mr. Kelly…

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ANZAC Airmen will Cheer Their Queen in Malta

Manilla Express · Friday 9 April 1954 · page 4

Four weeks after Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh have sailed away from Australian water, a group of 500 Australians and New Zealanders will he cheering a welcome to…

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Anzac Day

North West Champion · Monday 12 April 1954 · page 1

Disabled ex-servicemen requiring transport for Anzac Day are requested to contact Mr. H. Shepherd, Ambulance…

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Anzac Day

Manilla Express · Thursday 15 April 1954 · page 3

Anzac Day will be celebrated on Sunday, 25th April. It marks the landing of the Australian and New Zealand…

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Mungindi Anzac Day Celebrations

North West Champion · Tuesday 20 April 1954 · page 7

A variation of the normal Anzac Day celebrations in Mungindi this year will be for the march to start from the…

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Monday Anzac Holiday Bowls

North West Champion · Thursday 22 April 1954 · page 1

An all day competition, three rounds of 16 ends, will be conducted Play will commence at 10.30 a.m. Nominations may be…

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Anzac Airmen Will Cheer Their Queen in Malta

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 April 1954 · page 1

By Flight-Lieutenant Jack Cannon, Public Relations Officer, No. 78 Wing, R.A.A.F) Four weeks after Queen Elizabeth…

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A Guide to Post-War Scientific Literature

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 April 1954 · page 2

Workers in all branches of science, in agriculture, medicine, and other fields will ment to the second edition…

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Anzac Day Holiday

Manilla Express · Friday 23 April 1954 · page 1

As Anzac Day falls on a Sunday this year, Monday, 26th April has been proclaimed a Public Holiday…

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Anzac Day Observance In Manilla

Manilla Express · Friday 23 April 1954 · page 1

The programme for Anzac Day observance in Manilla next Sunday is as follows: A Dawn Service will be held in front of the Memorial Hall…

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Duty to Preserve Freedom Stressed in Anzac Addresses

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 April 1954 · page 4

The threat of Communism to the Australian way of life figured prominently in all denominational Anzac Day observances in Narrabri yesterday. The Rev. R. A. Caldwell, who conducted the combined service…

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600 Attend Anzac Ball

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 April 1954 · page 3

Approximately 600 patrons attended the annual Anzac Ball in the Memorial Hal on Friday night last. Gallery seating was taxed to capacity and…

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Anzac Day Celebrations In Manilla 200 In Impressive March Large Crowds At Services

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 April 1954 · page 1

Anzac Day was commemorated in traditional style in Manilla on Sunday. The day commenced with a Dawn Service followed by the March and Commemoration…

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