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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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Anzac Day Celebrations. Saturday, April 25th

The Western Herald · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

Anzac Day will be celebrated in Bourke by the usual memorial service at the Soldiers Monument at 10.30 a.m. to-morrow, at which speeches will…

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Hotels and Anzac Day Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

A prominent official of the Licensed Victuallers' Association said to-day that in view of the fact that some hotelkeepers did not abide by the…

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Wonderful Anzac Day Celebrations. Tremendous Crowds Witness Impressive Ceremony. Spirit of Anzac Revived in Glorious Manner Enthusiasm Reigns Throughout the Day

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 3

From zero hour till midnight the spirit of Anzac took charge in Wellington on Saturday. Wonderful enthusiasm was exhibited throughout the day, and brought to people the realisation that there is a duty to be carried on, even after the guns have ceased booming, towards those who sacrificed more than life in the winning of…

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Lest We Forget! Anzac Day Commemorated in Dubbo Impressive Service at Monument Uplifting Addresses to Large Crowd

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 4

Anzac Day was celebrated throughout the British Empire on Saturday last, when the immortal landing at Gallipoli sixteen long years ago was commemorated with devout and uplifting services…

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Dubbo and District Soldiers Memorial

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 4

SCENE OF THE IMPRESSIVE ANZAC DAY SERVICE IN DUBBO…

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Anzac Day Memorial Service. Largely Attended Gathering

The Western Herald · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

Memories may not be poignant to day as in the first hours of grief, yet the sadness can never go out of the hearts of those whose loved ones laid…

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Day of Devout Remembrance in Dubbo Procession and Public Service Spirit of Gallant Anzac and its Noble Heritage "Bravest Thing God Ever Made"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 5

Tramp, tramp, tramp! To the spirited strains of the Citizens' Band, they are wheeling from Brisbane Street into Church Street, and thousands await their coming at the beautiful Memorial. It is Australia's National Day, and…

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Anzac Day

Western Age · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 2

Anzac Day was celebrated quietly. Special services were held at St. Paul's Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church. At the former the…

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War Medals in Court

Western Age · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 1

Judge Macindoc, of Victoria, disapproves of accused persons appearing in court wearing war medals. At Beechworth court this week John…

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Anzac Day

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 6

When Council received a letter from the Dubbo branch of the R S. and S.I. L. on Tuesday night, inviting aldermen to take part in the procession held on…

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Wongarbon. Anzac Day

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 4

On Anzac Day special service was held in the Church of England by the Rev. Warren-Carr, of Geurie: The service was well attended and…

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War Between Barbers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 6

There is a barber's war on in Cowra at the present time, and there is talk of at least one of those who has maintained the old prices…

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Not Forgotten Our Tradition of Anzac Lives Again Impressive Commemoration Service

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 2

Saturday marked the ixteenth anniversary of the entry of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps into the Great War, and throughout the Commonwealth the people stood in silence with bared…

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Wongarbon Topics Anzac Day Services Pioneer Celebrates 85th Birthday Personal Pars

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 7

Mrs. Paix. senr., has been spending a few weeks with her son, Mr. H. Paix. Mr. W. Bullough, of Sydney also spent the week-end with the Paix family…

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War on Country Party Mr. Drummond Anxious Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 1

Mr. Drummond, the C.P. member for Armidale, says the announced intention of the A.F.A. to form organisations in that district, and…

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WONGARBON Anzac Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 4

On Anzac Day a special service was held in the Church of England, Rev. Waren Carr, of Geurie, being the preacher. The service was well attended…

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Doings Around Dubbo District NARROMINE Anzac Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 4

The Anzac Day celebrations on Saturday were marked with more than usual enthusiasm. The Boy Scouts, Cubs and Rovers and Junior Red Cross…

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Not Forgotten Glorious Dead of Anzac. Impressive Commemoration Service

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 5

Saturday April 25, marked the sixteenth anniversary of the entry of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps into the Great War, and throughout the Commonwealth the people stood in silence with bared heads whilst they reverently, yet proudly remembered…

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The Anzac Celebrations Committee's Thanks and Appreciation

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 2

Mr. Dick Wilkins, hon. organizer, Wellington Sub-branch R.S. & S.I. League, Anzac Day Committee, writes as follows:…

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Relic of the War Now in No Man's Land

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 6

A German workman on the island of Langenesse, off the cost of North Friesland, Germany, found last November in the sea, an enerusted bottle…

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