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The wars & local soldiers, 1954

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Soldiers Killed in Collision

Northern Star · Monday 12 April 1954 · page 1

BRISBANE, Sunday. -- Two young soldiers were killed instantly on the Story Bridge last night when their motor…

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Anzac Observance Plans at Kyogle

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 April 1954 · page 7

KYOGLE, Monday. -- Services to commemorate Anzac Day will this year be spread over two days, Sunday, April 25, and Monday. April 26. The only service on Anzac…

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Anzac Services to Be Spread Over Two Days

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 13 April 1954 · page 1

Services to commemorate Anzac Day will this year be spread over two days, Sunday, April 25, and Monday, April 26. The only service on Anzac…

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On the Sportline Hogan In Lismore Anzac Day Sport Programme

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 April 1954 · page 12

Australian athletic sensation, Hector Hogan, is among the entries for the Lismore Anzac Day sports carnival. The sports will be run on…

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Move to Assist War Widows in Payment of Rates

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 April 1954 · page 3

The Minister for Local Government had advised Mr. J. S. Easter, M.L.A, that consideration would be given to…

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Anzac March Planned For Mullumbimby

Northern Star · Saturday 17 April 1954 · page 4

MULLUMBIMBY, Friday. -- With the view to staging an Anzac Day march at Mullumbimby to surpass any…

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Anzac Day Dinner To Be Donated

Northern Star · Monday 19 April 1954 · page 7

BALLINA, Sunday.--As in past years, Ballina R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary will donate the dinner for…

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Anzac Day Plans at Coraki

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 April 1954 · page 3

At the April meeting of Coraki sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. final arrangements were made for…

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Soldier Killed by Egyptians

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 April 1954 · page 5

CAIRO, Monday. -- A British army private has died from wounds received when three Egyptians opened fire on an…

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Anzac Service At Eltham

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 April 1954 · page 6

At a meeting of Eltham P. and C. Association it was decided to hold the Anzac service in the Masonic Hall on…

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Anzac Services Bishop for Usmore

Northern Star · Thursday 22 April 1954 · page 4

The Bishop of Grafton, Rt. Rev. C. E. Storrs, M.A., will conduct the special Anzac Day service in St…

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Anzac Commem. Begins at Dawn

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 23 April 1954 · page 6

The dawn service to be held at the Memorial Cenotaph at 5 a.m. on Sunday, April 25, will herald the commemoration of Anzac Day in Kyogle this year…

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Record Crowds Expected At Anzac Services

Northern Star · Friday 23 April 1954 · page 4

Record attendances are expected at Anzac Day observances in the Richmond district on Sunday. A day of solemn…

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Several Anzac Day Fixtures Rugby League, Rifle Programmes Light

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 23 April 1954 · page 5

Despite another holiday weekend, most Kyogle sporting bodies have arranged outings on Saturday and Monday. Rugby league and rifle…

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Shire Donation For Upkeep of War Memorial

Northern Star · Friday 23 April 1954 · page 4

Terania Shire Council will donate £10 a year towards the upkeep of Nimbin War Memorial…

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Anzac Day

Northern Star · Saturday 24 April 1954 · page 1

Kerry Gregory, of Earlwood, places a cross in the Field of Remembrance at St. Andrew's Cathedral,…

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Anzac Day Plans At Mullumbimby

Northern Star · Saturday 24 April 1954 · page 4

MULLUMBIMBY, Friday. --Mullumbimby R.S.L. president, Mr. Max Mills, today appealed to all ex- servicemen…

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National Obligation To Heed Anzac Spirit

Northern Star · Saturday 24 April 1954 · page 4

THIRTY-NINE YEARS ago tomorrow, on April 25, 1915, the First Division of the Australian Imperial Force landed at Gallipoli and established a beachhead against murderous Turkish…

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Byron Scottish Absent For Anzac Day "Disappointing" to R.S.L. LEADERS

Northern Star · Saturday 24 April 1954 · page 4

District R.S.L. officials yesterday expressed disappointment with the departure of members of the Byron Scottish regiment to camp before Anzac Day…

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Roundabout Record Badge Sales in Anzac Day Appeal Help By Junior Red Cross

Northern Star · Saturday 24 April 1954 · page 2

Record sales of badges in Lismore yesterday are expected to raise between £120 and £125 for the Anzac Day Appeal, the president of Lismore R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary, Mrs. T. Cooling, said last night. Usually 2.000 badges are…

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