26 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1929
Page
1
A grand War Memorial inauguration in Canberra drew officials from the federal government and Allied nations, with Governor General and Prime Ministers among the attendees. The ceremony featured military honors, a national pledge, and the unveiling of the memorial to honor those who served.
A parade of public tributes fills the service as mourners honor Devorn Garnett Mall A Mate 1M Winer. Community figures, local leaders, and families gather in Luray to reflect on the life and impact of the deceased amid somber scenes and shared memories.
An obscure excerpt discusses revived entities and titled figures in a convoluted sequence, mentioning Alaataten My Mewen and Horie Hie Baliga Wars. It references a Nap Wa Oran event, a Sarah Sibert Wings, and a Australian Haverniment, with vague claims about a ministerial statement and a policy stance affecting an unknown woman.
Stirring speeches at the Federal Capital Branch Returned Soldiers League reunion in Albert Hall urged ex service men and the public to pursue peace with the comradeship and noble example set by the Anzacs. Leaders including Governor General and Prime Minister emphasized sustaining wartime values in postwar Australia and supporting veterans.
The report describes wartime cenotaph ceremonies with tributes to fallen figures and friends. Amidst garbled lines, it notes memorial inscriptions and calls for national unity, neutrality, and postwar peace efforts led by leaders and benefactors. The piece mentions Dame and military figures, plus references to Austria and Allied aims for enduring peace.
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