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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

36 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 2 of 2

Tug Of War James Bros. Again Win

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 13

On Tuesday night, before a gallery of enthusiastic supporters, teams from Canning & Co. (challengers) and James Bros, (holders)…

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In the War Years Gosford "Times," April 2-9, 1915

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 12

British steamer Falaba has been torpedoed by a German submarine. It is estimated that Germany hah only 2,000,000 reserves available…

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In the War Years

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1937 · page 4

Constable Scott, formerly of New South Wales Police, and now A.I.F., has defeated the champion wrestler of Egypt. Mr. Lance Mason writes…

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In the War Years the First News of Anzac "Gosford Times," Hat 7-21, 1915

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 12

Sir Ian Hamilton has paid the following tribute to the Australian and New Zealand troops under fire at the Dardanelles:…

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"Private War" Settled Ourimbah Creek Disputes Heard

Man on the Land · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 4

At the suggestion of Mr. N. L. C. Sheridan, P.M., at the Gosford Police Court on Thursday, all parties concerned in a feud at Ourimbah Creek arranged a peace pact after a six hours' battle. There were eight charges of assault, unlawful…

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In the War Years Gosford Boy's Stirring Story Of Anzac. Gosford "Times." May 28-June 11, 1915

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1937 · page 12

Following stirring story of Anzac has been received from Mr. George Hastings, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hastings, of Gosford. He writes…

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In the War Years Gosford "Times," June 18-25, 1915

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 12

Following district boys are wounded or missing: T. Gascoigne, W. May, W. Costello, Loy O'Toole, R. L. Henry, Lindsay Ross, C. Lawler,…

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In the War Years Gosford "Times," July 2-9, 1915

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1937 · page 12

Letters from two Mangrove boys—Ernest Starkey, son of Mr. Joseph Starkey; and Percy Davis, nephew of the late Mr. T. Atkins—both use…

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At the Regal "Last Train from Madrid" Is Gripping War Romance

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1937 · page 10

Only life-line to freedom, only one means of escape from war-torn Spain—"The Last Train From Madrid".!…

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In the War Years

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 12

Number of troops despatched from Australia totals 75,000, and they have been transported without accident. Four Judges of the N.S.W…

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Citrus Rival Palestine's Exports War is Disturbing Factor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 2

Facts obtained by the Australian Trade Commissioner in Egypt from Mr. S. Tolkowsky, M.B.E., general, manager of the Jaffa Citrus…

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In the War Years

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 November 1937 · page 12

Following thrilling story of the Anzac landing is published from the pen of Mr. George Hastings, Gosford soldier. The…

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In the War Years Tale of Anzac Landing Continued

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 12

Continuing his graphic story of the landing at Anzac, Mr. Geo. Hastings, a Gosford soldier, writes: With a grand hurrah we all…

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New Poison Bait War On Slugs and Snails

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 4

During the past year, reports of the successful use of a new type of poison for destroying slugs and snails have appeared inf several…

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In the War Years AUGUST 6-13, 1935

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 16 December 1937 · page 12

Private "Turk" Hitchcock, of Gosford, died in the Coast Hospital. He had been expecting to get away with reinforcements for the…

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In the War Years

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 30 December 1937 · page 12

Mr. W. R. Johnston, Gosford letter carrier, who holds the rank of lieutenant, has enlisted. William Hedge, formerly a pupil of…

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