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The wars & local soldiers, 1952

7 stories in Southern Highlands's papers

Defence Forces Enlistment Figures

The Southern Mail · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 7

"Applications had been received from 369 men in New South Wales to join the Permanent Defence Forces this…

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War Memorial Cub Lair

The Southern Mail · Thursday 10 April 1952 · page 4

Work on the Cub Lair continues apace, and the building is now taking shape. Each week-end voluntary labour is…

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Anzac Day Friday, 25th APRIL

The Southern Mail · Friday 25 April 1952 · page 2

Ceremony at War Memorial at 10.46 a.m., preceded by march of ex-servicemen and women from Bowral Street…

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What Our Editor Thinks Anzac Day

The Southern Mail · Friday 25 April 1952 · page 2

Today (Friday) is Anzac Day, and throughout Australia and in many places overseas services will be conducted to…

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The Meaning of Anzac Day Essay Competition

The Southern Mail · Friday 25 April 1952 · page 8

An Essay Competition conducted by the Mittagong Subbranch of the Returned Servicemen's League was judged by…

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Anzac Day Services Rain Did Not Stop Proper Observance

The Southern Mail · Friday 2 May 1952 · page 3

Although heavy rain fell at the time when Anzac Day services were to be held in this district and public attendance was affected as a consequence, ex-servicemen went ahead with their arrangements and fittingly celebrated the day. At Bowral,…

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Anzac Day Essays Entries Were Good

The Southern Mail · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 3

A competition organised by Moss Vale Sub-branch of the Returned Servicemen's League amongst school children was…

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