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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

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Anzac Day Then and Now Changing Outlook Unity Seems Lost

Northern Star · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 4

One thousand nine hundred and thirty two! The years are rolling by, widely separating us from the most dramatic and the saddest day…

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Crosses of Sacrifice The Empire's War Dead

Northern Star · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 2

"Crosses of Sacrifice" is the story of the Empire's million war dead and Australia's 60,000. The book is published by Angus and Robertson, Sydney,…

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War Debts Moratorium Nearly Expires U.S.A. Reminder Washington

Northern Star · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 9

Formal requests have gone to the nations which benefited by the one year's moratorium expiring next June to place in legal…

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An Anzac Day March

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 2

Returned Soldiers marching past the Cenotaph in Melbourne…

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Anzac Day at Lismore

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 10

Anzac procession passing down Keen-street, Lismore to the South African monument. Placing wreaths on the South African monument at the intersection of Keen and Woodlark Streets, Lismore…

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Anzac Day Is It Languishing?

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 4

Officially, to-day (April 25th) is Anzac Day. In fact, every day is Anzac Day—if we only knew it. The spirit of Anzac, born during the war, cannot, in…

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Anzac Day Sports Fun and Frolic

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 2

The sports meeting organised by the R.S.I.L.A. and the Hospital Carnival Committee, passed off very successfully yesterday, although no doubt…

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FOOTBALL Anzac Cup Matches at Bangalow

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 4

Royals, by defeating Rob Roys 13 to nil list Banglow yesterday afternoon, won the "Top Dog" Anzac Clip for, A grade Bangalow teams. Tries were…

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In London Anzac Day Observance London

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 2

Besides the usual ceremonies of placing wreaths on the Cenotaph and memorial services, Anzac Day was commemorated by unusually long…

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Latest Telegrams. King's Anzac Day Message. Sydney

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 3

His Majesty the King has sent the following message to the Governor-General: "On this, solemn anniversary the thoughts of the Queen and myself are…

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Collapsed and Died At Anzac Commemoration MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 5

There was a tragic incident during an Anzac memorial service at Williamstown to-day when William Fulton (47), who fought on the Peninsula, collapsed…

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Anzac Day Memories of Epic Landing Local Celebrations

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 1

The Kyogle Anzac Day celebrations yesterday were attended by a record crowd when the new Memorial Institute was…

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War Veteran Leads

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 5

LT.-GEN. SIR HARRY CHAUVEL, Sir Harry Chauvel, war veteran, led the Anzac Day procession in Melbourne yesterday…

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Tug of War

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 6

Diggers beat All-comers in the men's tug-of-war, and went on to win the final against Policemen, who had "arrested" Firemen and Axemen in two…

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Anzac Day at Coraki Procession and Open Air Service. Stirring Address

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 3

Beautifully fine and warm weather prevailed for yesterday's a celebrations at Coraki, and large numbers witnessed the procession which preceded the well…

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Governor's View on War Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 5

Addressing a gathering of exservicemen at Kogarah, the Governor (Sir Philip Game), said: "Our real job to-day is to…

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REVERENCE-SOLEMNITY The Day Celebrated Throughout Australia Glory of Anzac is Commemorated SYDNEY

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 5

Anzac Day was commemorated in the city and suburbs with reverence and solemnity. At 4.30 a.m., the hour corresponding to the actual landing at Gallipoli 17 years ago, the combined Australian Legion of Ex-Service Clubs held a…

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War Service Homes the Amending Act Provisions Explained

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 4

Three sections of the War Service Homes Act were amended in the Amending Act passed by the Federal Parliament in March last. Several…

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Crowd Enthuses; Anzac Day Sports on the Banks of the Richmond Stirring Addresses Nation To-day Needs Leaders Corakt

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 6

Anzac Day was commemorated on Coraki Memorial Park at 11 o'clock this morning. A large assembly, with fitting reverence,…

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Anzac Day: Memories That Are Undying Gallipoli and What it Means Impressive Commemoration Lismore and District Pay Homage to Fallen

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 4

ANZAC DAY loses none of its lustre as the years pass by. Seventeen years ago the men of Australia and New Zealand in that mem orable landing on Gallipoli received their first baptism of fire, writing their names indelibly on the unfading scroll of history. By their deeds and those of their comrades who followed,…

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