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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

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Anti-War Delegate Secretly in Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 November 1934 · page 14

Gerald Griffin, the New Zealand delegate to the anti-War Congress, who was deported from Sydney by the Marama a fortnight ago, is…

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The War Talk No Justification London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 November 1934 · page 3

The Dominions Secretary, Mr. J. H. Thomas, in a speech at Newport, said that neither directly nor indirectly was there any secret…

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CORRESPONDENCE Returned Nurses and Soldiers' Rest Rooms (To the Editor)

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 November 1934 · page 2

When one reads of the death rate of the Returned Soldiers and Nurses at present and as the years grow on, perhaps a larger number, the…

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War Against Star Thistles Debate At Gundagai Shire

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 19 November 1934 · page 2

At last week's meeting of , the Gundagai Shire, Crs. Mclnerney and Geo. Luff strongly urged Council to make a systematic effort to destroy the star…

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Returned Soldiers Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 November 1934 · page 1

The State Council of the Returned Soldiers' League now in session in Sydney, has withdrawn the charter of the Lithgow sub-branch' arising out…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents.) Returned Nurses and Soldiers' Rest Home at Wagga (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 November 1934 · page 4

Sir,—When one reads of the death rate of the returned soldiers and nurses at present, and as the years grow on perhaps in larger numbers…

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Anzac Memorial Orient Sailing Delayed for Caremonies Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 November 1934 · page 6

In order to allow overseas passengers ample time to witness the opening of the Anzac Memorial on Saturday morning, the Orient Company has…

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The Prince Arrival in Sydney Anzac Memorial Unveiled

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 November 1934 · page 2

Prince Menry was accorded a wonderfully enthusiastic reception when he landed at Farm Cove, Sydney, on Thursday morning. Tremendous…

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Anzac Memorial Dedicated by Duke in Presence of 20,000 Returned

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 November 1934 · page 1

The dedication of the Anzac Memodrial by the Duke of Gloucester attracted a great crowd to Hyde Park to-day…

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The Anzac Memorial

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 November 1934 · page 2

With the dedication of the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park on Saturday—the second of the magnificent memorials to our soldiers—the other of course being Victoria's artistic and beautiful Shrine of Remembrance, Prince Henry has made history…

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Prince Henry Unveils Anzac Memorial Impressive Ceremony

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 26 November 1934 · page 2

Tens of thousands bowed their heads in homage to their dead, whilst Prince Henry, on Saturday last, unveiled the Anzac Memorial in Hyde…

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Prince Henry Unveils Anzac Memorial Thousands Throng the Park

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 26 November 1934 · page 1

BENEATH a blazing sun tens of thousands bowed in prayerful homage to their dead, on Saturday, while a Prince of the Royal…

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Dogs at the War

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 November 1934 · page 4

Canines took an active part in the engagements of both sides in the Great War. The following poem was inspired by the meeting of a Britisher…

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Prince Henry Unveils Anzac Memorial Impressive Ceremony In Brilliant Sunshine Thousands Throng Hyde Park Scene of Dignity and Splendor SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 November 1934 · page 1

Beneath a blazing sun tens of thousands bowed in prayerful homage to their dead, to-day, while a Prince of the Royal House, in voice vibrant with emotion, spoke above them, "in honored memory of the men and women…

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Entertained by Soldiers Prince in Happy Mood Joke Against Himself Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 November 1934 · page 1

It was, as the Prince himself most appropriately described it, 'A thoroughly cheery gathering, free from formality," which the United Returned…

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Anzac Memorial Unveiled

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 27 November 1934 · page 3

Beneath a blazing sun tens of thousands bowed in prayerful homage to their dead on Saturday, while a Prince of the Royal House, in voice vibrant…

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Latest Wires Liquidation of War Debts London

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 5

Regarding the American war debt, due on December 15th, it is understood that the position is exactly the same as in June last, when the British…

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Startling Statement by Visiting General Germany and War Need for Powerful Navy. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 1

Lieutenant-General Sir Kipton Hill Climo, who is a passenger on the tourist steamer Ulysses, interviewed on arrival in Sydney to-day, said be…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 4

Returned soldiers and members of the 56th Battalion are invited to attend, the league meeting to-morrow night. Major H. Jacobs has…

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Anzac Memorial Temporarily Closed Red Gravel Trodden Into Marble

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 30 November 1934 · page 4

It was estimated that 40,000 persons had visited the Anzac Memorial since the opening on Saturday last, but an unforeseen circumstance…

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