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The wars & local soldiers, 1949

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Anzac Day in Hotels Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 1

Most city hotels will open after Anzac Day march for periods verying from an hour upward. In the suburbs many…

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Where Is Gilgandras War Memorial Other Centres Are Moving

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 1

At the conclusion of the war there was much talk from local and district townspeople about the form a war memorial should take for Gilgandra…

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China's Civil War Blazes; Cabinet Starts Vigil Session Nanking, Thursday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 1

The dreaded Chinese civil war exploded last night all along the 1000-mile Yangtse river front as Communist attacks began at several points. Gunfire which could be heard…

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Soviet May Be Ready To End Cold War LONDON

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 1

Latest reports from Berlin say that the Russians yesterday were ready to propose an end to the "cold war" if the…

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Soldier Settlement Blocks

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 1

Fourteen blocks of land for ex-servicemen settleinent, near Forbes went to ballot last week. Two of the successful applicants…

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Anzac Day

The Western Herald · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 4

Anzac Day will be celebrated In Bourke on Monday next, by the usual1 service at the Memorial, in the Park. At mid'-day a reunion…

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Postal Arrangements for Anzac Holiday

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 1

The following arrangements will be observed at the Narromine Post Office on Anzac Day, the Postmaster. Mr. Anlezark, announced today:—…

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Diggers to March Anzac Day at Trangie

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 2

At a meeting of the Trangie RSL committee it was decided a march take place before the united commemoration service on Anzac Day, and…

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Dubbo Schools Celebrate "Anzac"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1949 · page 5

Anzac was commemorated hy Dubbo schools yesterday afternoon when the students were marshalled at the…

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Anzac Day Celebration on

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1949 · page 1

Anzac Day In Dubbo will be celebrated on Monday next (April 25). Commencing at dawn ex-servicemen, led by the…

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Dubbo's Fine War Loan Effort

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1949 · page 5

Once again Dubbo has put up a magnificent war loan effort. In the Seventh Security Loan which closed on Wednesday,…

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42 Killed, 53 Wounded In Yangtse Incident SHANGHAI, Friday, (A.A.P. Reuter)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1949 · page 1

It is estimated that 42 British Sailors were killed and 53 wounded in the Yangtse River "incident" this week in which Communist shore batteries attacked four British…

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Final Grim Phase in China's Civil War Mounting in Fury U.S. Marines Depart London, Friday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1949 · page 1

The Chinese civil war seems about to enter its final dramatic phase. National Government leaders in Canton are already preparing for the return of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek to lead the Nationalist…

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Impressive Anzac Day Ceremonies Big Procession and Large Attendances at Cenotaph

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 April 1949 · page 1

A representative crowd of almost 1,000 people from Wellington and district gathered at the Cenotaph in Cameron Park this morning to pay Anzac Day tribute to "Our Glorious Dead." The ceremony at the memorial was preceded by a long procession through the streets which was led by the Wellington Citizens' Band, and in which…

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Anzac Day Celebrations Solemn Services at Narromine, Trangie, and Peak Hill

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 1

ANZAC Day was celebrated in Narromine, Trangie and Peak Hill where [?]reds of people joined in cerements of remembrance to acknowledge the sacrifice made on their behalf in two world wars…

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Dubbo's Anzac Day Most Impressive in Years More Marchers And Watchers On Great Day Of Memories

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 1

In brilliant sunshine under clear skies the Dubbo Anzac Day Ceremony yas honored yesterday at the Cenotaph, Victoria Park. It was the most empressive ceremony seen for some years. Not only…

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Paris Peace Congress Declares War on U.S Policy New York, Tuesday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 1

An appeal to Soviet Russia to reverse its present foreign policy in the interests of world peace was made here today by Senator Arthur Vand[?]nberg. Almost simultaneously the…

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Geurie Anzac Celebration

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 5

Another Anzac Day has come and gone and a large crowd assembled at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall Monday to pay tribute to…

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Methodist Notes Anzac

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 5

This day of national commemoration has passed once again with more than usual enthusiasm marking its…

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District News Trangie Anzac Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 5

Anzac Day was celebrated in Trangie by a march of ex-servicemen followed by a United Commemoration and dinner at…

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