Anzac Day 1965 Free rail travel for Ex-Servicemen
The Premier Mr. Renshaw, said today that application forms for completion by returned ex-servicemen…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1965
20 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers
Tug-O-war teams in action on Sunday Successful picnic at West Queanbeyan
The attendance at the West Queanbeyan P. and C. Association first social picnic on Sunday was most encouraging to the organisers. Held on Freebody Oval, it is hoped that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →15 C.m.f. Enlistees in Local Unit
Fifteen men from Canberra, Goulburn and Cooma enlisted last week in the district Citizen Military…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Anzac veteran on Gallipoli pilgrimage
Guest of honour at a function in the board room of the R.S.L. club yesterday was Mr. Alex Starkey, pictured above, with members of the R.S.L. Women’s Auxiliary and Sub-branch. Occasion was taken to make…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →50th ANNIVERSARY Preparing for Anzac Day
As this year marks the 50th anniversary of Anzac Day, Queanbeyan Sub-branch is making special arrangements, to suitably commemorable the occasion on Sunday, April 25…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →All Churches Are Co-operating No Queanbeyan boycott of Anzac Day Service
There will be no organised church boycott of Queanbeyan’s Anzac Day Commemoration Service on Sundays April 25. This was indicated yesterday by a spokesman for the R.S.L…
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The 50th Anniversary Remembrance Services will commence in Captain’s Flat with the usual Dawn…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Anzac Hymn
The following poem, one of many written by the late Edward Candish, of Queanbeyan, is topical at this time of the year. The works of Mr. Candish are expected to be published this year…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anzac services at the schools
As Anzac Day this year falls on a Sunday, the services and wreath laying at all the Queanbeyan schools…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Catafalque party to be feature of Anzac Service
The mounting of catafalque parties, provided by the three branches of the armed services, will be a feature of the Anzac Day Commemoration Service in Queanbeyan on Sunday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Captain’s Flat News ’Flat Anzac Day commemorations
Anzac Day commemorations commenced with the traditional dawn service, which was very well attended. Diggers and others who attended were very grateful to Mrs…
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Two hundred children attending the West Queanbeyan Primary School held their annual Anzac Day observance on Friday last. The president of the Parents…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →N.Z. Anzac Delegation Kiwi party in Queanbeyan
The fourteen members of the New Zealand and Anzac delegation to N.S.W. arrived in Queanbeyan this morning. They will be the guests of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War souvenirs dangerous
AMMUNITION for war is handled with great respect even by the experts who prepare it for use. These people, above all, know just how dangerous ammunition can be. Yet, souvenirs of bygone wars are still being found throughout Australia. In a specially-prepared Army film now being shown in all States, the Reg[?]ental Sergeant…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Distinguished War Record Unexpected passing of Mr. Doug. Shelley
Mr. Douglas Evan Shelley, publican and prominent sportsman, who passed away on Sunday mornings had a most distinguished war record…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Anzac Essay prizewinners
The 1965 Anzac Essay competition was recently concluded and Queanbeyan winners were as follow:…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →4 Squadron’s Queanbeyan Pilgrimage RAAF re-union recalls early war years
Thirty-four former N.S.W. and Victorian members of 4 Squadron, RAAF, made a pilgrimage to Canberra Mid Queanbeyan at the weekend when they renewed many old acquaintances. The Squadron was based at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →First war Diggers entertained
A very pleasant evening was held in the R.S.L. board room last night when the Queanbeyan R.S.L…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Cry
Known also as the White Winger Messenger, the “War Cry” has a weekly, circulation of 80,000 and each of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Beautifications in Lowe Street by Anzac Day
The Municipal Council has assured the Queanbeyan RSL Sub-branch that beautification works in Lowe…
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