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The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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Move for Big M'bimby Anzac Day March

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 6

MULLUMBIMBY, Monday.—In an effort to eclipse all previous Anzac Day marches at Mullumbimby, the Mullumbimby sub-branch of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. will make a special appeal to all returned soldiers to take…

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War Pension Rise Will Absorb £5M

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 4

CANBERRA, Monday.—Increases in war pensions, to be implemented by the Government in the present session of Parliament, would total…

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Britain's Biggest Dollar Contract Since War

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 5

LONDON, Monday (AAP).—An American businessman. Mr. WillJiam D. Pawley, will fly to London from the United States to sign an…

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"War Cabinet" to Direct Malay Antired Campaign

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 1

SINGAPORE, Monday (AAP-Reuter).—Britain's new Anti-Terrorist Director (Lieut. General Sir Harold Rawdon Briggs) today announced the formation of a Malayan "War…

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Soldier Killed By Explosion At Army Camp

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—A young soldier from Narrabri was killed by an explosion at the artillery range at Holdsworthy military…

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Mullumbimby Anzac Day March

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 12

All Returned Soldiers and exServicemen and Women, members of Mullumbimby R.S.L. Auxiliary and Senior and Junior Red Or[?]s[?]…

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Record Entries for Sports on Anzac Day

Northern Star · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 10

Lismore Anzac Day committee has received its best sports nominations in years, the Secretary (Mr. Jim MacRobert) said yesterday. The annual carnival will be…

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City Pipe Band's First Appearance On Anzac Day

Northern Star · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 6

Since November 1947, when it was decided to form a pipe band in Lismore, a great deal has been accomplished. Lismore City Council…

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Coraki R.S.L. Wants More Solemnity On Anzac Day

Northern Star · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 7

CORAKI, Weds.—Coraki R.S.L. sub-branch has decided to commemorate Anzac Day at Coraki with a public wreath laying…

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Anzac Day

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 4

"The Kyogle Examiner" will be published as usual on Tuesday next, Anzac Day. Casual advertisements will be received up to 2.15 p.m. on…

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Anzac Day Postal Arrangements

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 4

The Postmaster at Kyogle (Mr. F. G. H. Scurfield) has advised that the following arrangements have been made at the Kyogle Post Office for…

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Anzac Services at Byron Bay

Northern Star · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 6

At the Memorial Gates on Anzac morning, Byron Bay R.S.L. will hold the Dawn Service as the sun touches Byron Lighthouse. The…

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Entries for Anzac Day Woodchops

Northern Star · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 10

Thirty-two entries, Including 11 from Queensland, will contest each of the two woodchopping events to be held at the Anzac Day sports in…

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Anzac Day Badge Sale Today

Northern Star · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 5

The sale of Anzac Day badges will be conducted today at stalls in Molesworth and Keen Streets and at the Winsome Hotel, North…

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Hockey Anzac Day Carnival at Byron Bay

Northern Star · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 5

Byron Bay Hockey Club will conduct its annual Anzac Day carnival next Tuesday, and has been assured of good support from clubs affiliated…

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Traditional Plans For Observance Of Anzac Day

Northern Star · Saturday 22 April 1950 · page 4

On Tuesday Lismore will again honour those who died in the defence of their country. The memory of Anzac will be observed in traditional style with a dawn service, parade and the laying of wreaths…

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Roundabout.. Increased Sales of Anzac Day Badges for R.s.l

Northern Star · Saturday 22 April 1950 · page 2

Substantial support was given the Anzac Day Appeal yesterday when over £60 was of badges…

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Anglican Anzac Observance

Northern Star · Monday 24 April 1950 · page 4

No Anzac commemoration services were held in St. Andrew's Church of England yesterday because the usual arrangements have been…

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Anzac Golf Cup Tomorrow

Northern Star · Monday 24 April 1950 · page 4

Lismore Golf Club will conduct a stroke handicap over 18 holes for the Anzac Cup tomorrow. Play will commence at 12 o'clock…

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P.o. Anzac Day Arrangements

Northern Star · Monday 24 April 1950 · page 4

Lismore post office will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for all classes of business, except money orders…

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