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The wars & local soldiers, 1951

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Record Anzac Day March Expected In Lismore

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 4

A record number of ex-servicemen and members of local and district organisations are expected to take part in the Anzac Day march in Lismore tomorrow…

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The Northern Star Sport Section Axe v. Saw Challenge Lismore Anzac Day Sports

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 10

Champions, Clive McIntosh and Les. Dorrington, tomorrow at Lismore Anzac Day sports, will challenge any axeman to cut through a 12inch log while they saw a log of the same size…

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Menzies Wants Mandate to Prepare For War

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.-Whatever the cost, Australia would be ready to defend itself against aggression, the Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) said tonight…

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Anzac Day Bowls Comps

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 8

This afternoon at the South Lismore Bowling Club's greens, the annual Anzac Day competitions will be held Play takes place for…

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Three Crosses In Anzac Day Service

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 4

An Anzac Day commemoration service in the Church of Christ was addressed by Mr. Don Paddon, who has had some…

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The Northern Star Wednesday, April 25, 1951. Spirit Of Anzac Needed In National Life

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 4

TODAY, FOR A fleeting few hours, Australians will pause to remember with deep national pride the story of Anzac. It is a story which can never lose its lustre; but it remains one which will…

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Easts Hold Anzac Cup

Northern Star · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 10

After being down three points at the end of the first half, East Lismore scored a 7-5 win over Marist Brothers…

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Record Lismore Anzac Parade of 2000 Marchers

Northern Star · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 4

The spirit of Anzac was recapture [?] Lismore and district centres yesterday when the comm[?] ration services were among the most impressive since the s[?]d world war. At Lismore, the Anzac march was the [?] ever held, with over…

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Election Slogans Painted on War Memorial

Northern Star · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—Hundreds of ex-servicemen attending the Anzac Day dawn service at the Australian War Memorial today were shocked to find election propaganda painted…

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Fatal Collapse By First War Veterans

Northern Star · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 1

BRISBANE, Wednesday.— Two veterans of the First World War collapsed and died during Anzac Day marches in…

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Anzac Service And Procession

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 5

Anzac Day services for 1951 were remembered by Kyogle people in their usual proud and loyal manner. Wednesday was a glorious, sunny day and the united service and…

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District Anzac Day Observances

Northern Star · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 8

Anzac Day observances were held throughout the Far North Coast on Wednesday. In most Richmond centres, the parades were among the…

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Pupils' Part in Anzac March Disappoints

Northern Star · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 4

The headmaster of Lismore High School (Mr. D. Short), at the monthly meeting of the P. & C. Association last night…

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Flag Blessed At Anzac Day Service

Northern Star · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 4

The Australian flag, a gift of the Commonwealth Government, was solemnly blessed by Rev. Father McGrath prior to…

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"Singularly Australian" Day Speeches Commemorate Spirit Of Anzac

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 1

"When we consider the co-operation which existed today in our march we realise there is something about Anzac Day which is singularity Australian and our own," said Mr. G. S. Mackrell in proposing the toast, "The…

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Truman Tells Congress Still U.S. Policy To Limit War

Northern Star · Saturday 28 April 1951 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Friday (AAP).—It was still the policy of the United States and the United Nations to limit the war in Korea if possible, President Truman declared yesterday…

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Anzac Day at Dunoon

Northern Star · Monday 30 April 1951 · page 2

A brief commemoration service was conducted by members of The Channon-Dunoon R.S.L. and Legion, prior to the…

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Anzac Day 1951

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 1 May 1951 · page 1

Veterans of two world wars lead the Kyogle Anzac Day March as it prepares to turn from the main street into Geneva Street. Inset shows the…

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N.z. to Enlist Civilians to Meet Crisis

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 May 1951 · page 1

WELLINGTON, Tuesday (AAP-Reuter).—The New Zealand Government has decided to set up a civil emergency organisation to aid police in preserving law and order, the Prime Minister (Mr. Holland) announced today…

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District Farms for Soldiers

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 May 1951 · page 4

CANBERRA, Tuesday. — Seven farms in South Australia and two in N.S.W; will be made available to ex-servicemen from…

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