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The wars & local soldiers, 1953

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Coolamon R.S.L. Anzac Day Arrangements

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 1

Twelve R.S.L. members attended the monthly meeting of the Coolamon branch held on April 1, when the main business discussed was the…

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Church of England Notes Anzac (S. Mark's Day)[?]

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 1

There will be a service at 7 a.m. on Saturday next, with special remembrance of all those who gave their lives during two world wars…

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Debt of £100 on Monument Anzac Day Collection Will Help To Liquidate

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 1

The Monument bearing the names of those, who paid the supremo sacrifice in the two world wars, has recently been…

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Two Co[?]rative Services in Junee To-morrow as Part of Anzac Day

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 5

Beca[?]e A[?] Day [?] on Saturday this year, it will be [?] in a somewhat different fashion [?] previous [?] In Junee the morning will…

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Jottings By Your Extension Officer M.I.A. Ag. Service War Against Hoppers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 4

Reporting on the farmers war against hoppers Entomologist Ci[?]ve Brickhill said yesterday that one farmer had treated 100…

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FURPHIES from the Soldiers Club Tennis

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 6

A very successful opening day tournament was conducted at the club courts last Sunday week with eight pairs entered in each…

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Anzac memories

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 1

Our hearts are stirred, as Anzacs march— A gallant proud display; And some have joined the unseen throng, Since last they passed this way…

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Anzac Day

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 2

Today is the day set apart to honor those men of the Australian and New Zealand Forces who took part in the Gallipoli landing in World War I. Primarily gazetted as a day in which the nation…

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Anzac Day Anomalies

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Friday: Anomalies in the strict observance of Anzac Day would have to be eliminated, the State…

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Anzac Eve Dinner "Old" soldiers in reunion

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 3

Last night about 40 old soldiers from the 1914-18 war held their annual Anzac Eve dinner in the cafe at the Wagga Saleyards. The gathering reverently…

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Anzac Day World Broadcast

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday: A special worldwide Anzac Day broadcast by the "Voice of America" has been arranged…

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Queen's Anzac Day Message

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 3

CANBERRA, Friday: The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) announced tonight that the Governor-General (Sir…

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Unique Anzac Eve celebration

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday: The newly - appointed Greek Minister to Australia (Mr. Dimitri N. Lambros)…

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Wagga Ready for Anzac Day Celebration

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 2

Anzac Day ceremonies began today when the Dawn Service arranged by the Wagga Legacy Club took place at the Cenotaph…

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Anzac Day Ceremony at High School Impressive

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 2

One of the most impressive ceremonies ever seen at the Wagga High School was held yesterday, when the school organised a ceremony to observe Anzac Day. Present at the ceremony…

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Another "War of the Roses"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 1

LONDON, Friday (A.A.P.): Three Australians and a New Zealander will take part in the "War of the Roses" Rugby…

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Anzac March in Holbrook

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 3

HOLBROOK, Sunday: A record number of servicemen marched in the Anzac parade at Holbrook on Saturday…

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Anzac Day at Tarcutta

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 2

The speaker at the Anzac Day ceremony at Tarcutta was the Rev. E. Ussher, expadre of the 8th Division…

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Anzac Day Ceremonies in Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 2

The Anzac Day ceremonies in Wagga began with the Dawn Service at the Cenotaph arranged by the Wagga…

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Anzac Day in Wagga churches

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 2

Special memorial services were held in Wagga churches on Saturday and Sunday to mark the 38th anniversary of the commemoration of Anzac Day…

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