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The wars & local soldiers, 1947

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Sydney Witnesses Greatest Anzac March Since World War I.

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: More than 55,000 ex-servicemen and women of the two World Wars took part in to-day's Anzac Day march, the greatest yet witnessed in Sydney. THUNDEROUS cheers from…

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Wagga Religious Convention and Anzac Day

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1947 · page 2

Addressing a meeting of the "Victorious Life" convention of the Upwey Extension Movement in the Wagga Methodist Church yesterday…

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Anzac Celebrations in District; Big Leeton March

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1947 · page 2

Anzac Day was fittingly celebrated in all Riverina towns, large crowds taking part in the various activities Many people who attended…

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Riverina Celebrates Anzac Day Thousands Line Streets of Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1947 · page 1

Anzac Day was celebrated with solemn dignity yesterday in all Riverina centres, and all functions were particularly well attended. Thousands lined the streets of Wagga to watch more…

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Anzac Day Honored at Gundagai Most Impressive Ceremony in History Record Number of Returned Men March

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 1

Gundagai honored Anzac Day Friday 25th April, with the most impressive ceremony in its history. The largest number of returned men ever to gather at Gundagai took part in the march to the Memorial in Sheridan Street, where countless beautiful wreaths were…

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Anzac Day References in Churches

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

Anzac Day was honored at most church services in Wagga yesterday. Speaking at St. John's Church of England last night, the Rev. E…

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Anzac Day Celebrations. More Reports From Various Riverina Towns

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 3

Anzac Day celebrations throughout Riverina on Friday attracted very large attendances. Below are further reports from district centres. AT GRIFFITH…

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War Veteran Killed Near Young

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

YOUNG, Sunday: Charles Joseph Bish, a veteran of two world wart, was killed last night when returning from a Returned Soldiers'…

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Woman's Offer Saves Eye of Austn. War Bride

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 3

DETROIT. Sunday: Mrs. Marie Wolverton has offered to pay the 600 dollars steamship fare to Australia for Mrs. Phyllis May…

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Public to Decide on War Memorial Plan To-morrow (Tuesday) Night

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 1

At a public meeting, to be held to-morrow (Tuesday) night residents of this district will be given the opportunity of adopting or…

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A War Veteran Killed Near Young Returning From a Diggers' Dinner

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 1

Charles Joseph Bish, of Young a veteran of two world wars, was killed on Saturday night when returning from a returned soldiers' dinner at…

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Catholic—Anzac Day Ceremony

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 3

Senior cadets of De La Salle High School formed a guard during ceremonies in the Sacred Heart Church on Friday…

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Anzac Day Thirty-Second Anniversary Commemoration

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 2

The thirty-second Anniversary of the historic landing of the Anzacs on the shores of the Dardanelles was observed throughout Australia on…

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Anzac Day Address Delivered in Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 4

THE 25th April has become permanently enshrined in the hearts of every true Australian. We recall that with the birth of…

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Anzac Day in Leeton Impressive Services and March

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 1

UNDER lowering skies and the eerie light of dawn Anzac Day was ushered in with the traditional service at the Monument in Chelmsford Place, a service that has lost none of its solemnity and devotional atmosphere with the passing of the years, but remains…

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Our Open Column Tumut Anzac Service (To the Editor)

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 1

SIR,—I have had the privilege of attending some sixteen Anzac Day services since the Day was first set apart, and I wish to state that the…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Service Inspiring Address by Mr. Bingham

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 1

Tumut's main street was crowded on Friday last to see the Anzac Day march and later to attend the Commemoration Service in the Montreal Theatre. The weather was fine and sunny for the march, in which…

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MR. R. Green Dead Soldier, Barrister., M.H.R.

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 1

Mr. Roland F. H. Green, former member of the House of Representatives, died on Sunday, aged 61, and is survived by his wife and his mother…

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Estates for Soldier Settlement Illawong and Beggan Beggan

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 1

Details of two more Riverina estates for soldier settlement are released by the Minister tor Lands, comprising 13 blocks of the Illawong and Beggan…

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Two More Riverina Estates for Soldier Settlement

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: Details of two more Riverina estates for soldier settlement were released to-day by the Minister for Lands (Mr. Dunn). The land comprises 13 blocks of the Illawong and Beggan Beggan Estates, for…

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