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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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Returned Soldiers' League

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 2

The monthly mooting of the Wagga Returned Soldiers' League will be held at the Soldiers' Hall on Friday night at 8.30 o'clock on account of the late…

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Anzac Day Saturday Next, April 25

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 4

A Commemoration Service will be held at the Globe Theatre, commencing at 11 o'clock sharp. There will be no service at the Memorial in…

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Wore Returned Soldiers' Medal. Constable Charged Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 1

At the Newcastle Police Court to day, Constable Harold Kenny was charged with having at Muswellbrook falsely represented himself to be a…

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Anzac Pay

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 5

The usual impressive commemoration of this day of sacred memory will be held in the Montreal Theatre, Tumut, at 3 p.m. to-morrow (Auzace…

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Anzac Anniversary

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 1

A day of sweet remembrance, Of sacrifice sublime, Recalling gallant services, Enduring throughout time…

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Anzac Day. Lest We Forget

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

To-morrow Coolamon is asked to join with the real of the Commonwealth in celebrating Australia’s greatest anniversary, when will be…

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Anzac Day Wagga Observance The Programme

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

Wagga, with the rest of Australia will be reverently observing Anza Day to-morrow. It will be the sixteens anniversary of the memorable landing…

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Anzac Memorial Concert Globe Theatre Next Sunday Night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

The Anzac Memorial Concert arranged for Sunday night next, after Church, commencing at 8.30 p.m should attract a large audience to the…

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Anzac Day To-morrow Leeton Celebrations in the Morning

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

As announced in last issue, Anzac Day will be celebrated in Leeton tomorrow morning, and the usual march of returned men…

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Anzac Day To-morrows Programme Record March of Diggers Expected

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 1

The Anzac Day celebrations to—morrow will be similar to those held in the past years. It is hoped by the Returned…

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Dramatic Play, "Anzac" To-morrow Night and Monday Night. a Few Incidents

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 1

A Close Shave at Anzac Oxford Theatre To-morrow and Monday Batting at Anzac…

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The Great War. Australia’s Share

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

Immediately on the declaration of war in August, 1914, Australia offered at once her fleet and a contingent of 20,000 soldiers. These were to be a…

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Anzac Poems ANZACS

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 3

They were our best the lads we sent away, With courage in their in their hearts, a emile upon their dips…

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The Lesson Of Anzac

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 3

A band is playing, and bunting flies, And by the monument wreaths are laid, While the long sad note of "The…

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Anzac March Join in

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 6

Do not stand on the footway among the spectators of the Anzac Day match. Join in with your comrades. The march is…

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Anzac Sacrifice: Arr We Worthy!

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 2

Before the Great War Australia, the youngest member of the British Commonwealth of nations, had few traditions. It was Said by some…

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Epilogue a Poem of Anzac

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 3

To-day, the clear dawn breaks On silent solitude and peace serene, Each tranquil wavelet scarce a ripple makes…

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Items of News Story of Anzac

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 2

Next week, on a date to be announced. we will begin the publication of a short story, entitled "Anzac," which has been written in collaboration by…

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Anzac Concert "Diggers" Promise Something Novel

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 3

Patrons will need to attend early at the Oxford Theatre to-night if they desire to secure a seat for the all-Digger play and concert which is…

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Anzac Day Wagga Observance and To-night's Concert

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 6

"Wagga's Anzac Day programme is published in detail and, as the day is close holiday, it is anticipated that there will be a record attendance of…

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