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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1916

5,226 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 250

To-Day's War News. the Montenegrin Peace Terms. London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

It transpires that the King of Montenegro and his Government requested on the 13th instant the suspension of hostilities and on that date peace negotiations were entered…

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Commonwealth War Loan £10,000,000. Subscription List Closes January 31

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 4

Until the list closes on January 31, all persons who care to do so--and they should be many--have the right to assist the country and our soldiers by subscribing to the second…

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Lithgow Show Abandoned. War, No Subsidy, and Excessive Taxes the Cause

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

It has been decided to abandon the annual show of the Lithgow A.H, and P. Association and to substitute a flower, fruit, vegetable, and industrial exhibition in its place. The…

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The War. The Battle of Clesiphon. Greatest in Indian History. London

Leader · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

In a Reuter's message to the Times an officer has described the Baltie of C[?]on as one of the greatest in the Indian armies' history. Four…

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Prolongation of the War More German Parliamentary Scenes. Socialist Leader Causes Commotion. Amsterdam

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

Herr Von Heydersbrund, in the Diet, during the Budget debate, said our worst enemy is the man, who, like America, wished to prolong the…

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German War Indemnities What They May Include. Whole of Australian Tin Yield for a Decade. a Newspaper's Boast. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 4

The "Neucstic Zeitung" says that measures are under consideration for meeting Germany's post war financial liabilities. They include war…

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Minister's Appeal to Soldiers. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 4

In the course of a statement bearing on the recent riots at St. Kidla and Prahran, the Minister for Defence to-day said:—"I greatly regret these…

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Presentation to Soldier

Leader · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 5

On Saturday night at the Pictures, Pte. Thomas McMahon was presented with a wristlet watch by the recruiting committee, on behalf of the…

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Lucky Orange Soldiers

Leader · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

It is an old saying that it is better to be born lucky than rich and in all probability soldiers "King" O'Mailey and Gordon Lindsay acquiesce with…

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Government Land Scheme Returned Soldiers' Successful Application. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 3

So far, the Lands Department has granted ig out of 160 applications for farms in the Wyalong-Lake Cudgellico district, and two are being held up,…

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Entertaining the Soldiers Discussed by Public Meeting Big Scheme Promulgated Recreation for 2000 Soldiers Preliminary Arrangements Decided On. Subscription List Opened

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

A public meeting was held in the Town Halli last might, presided over by the Deputy Mayor (Ald. Rigby) to consider means of providing…

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Wounded Twice

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 21

Private W. Hoare, who was wounded twice while at the front, is at present in Mudgee. He fought beside Private Geo. Plows, of Mudgee…

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War Horses Wanted

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 23

Mr. M. M'Leod, who is buying war horses, will be at the Corporation Saleyards on Saturday, 29th January for the purpose of buying…

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Commonwealth War Loan

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 2

In view of the fact that 31st January will be a public holiday in the State of Victoria, the Commonwealth Treasurer has arranged with the Governor of…

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£10,000,0000 Commonwealth War Loan

National Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 4

The State War Councils, throughout Australia are making a strong appeal to the citizens of the Commonwealth to support, and support liberally to…

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£10,000,000 Commonwealth War Loan

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 2

The State War Councils throughout Australia are making a strong' appeal to the citizens of the Commonwealth to support, and support liberally to the…

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War Food Fund. More Money Needed

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 2

The Chamber of Commerce War Food Fund to-day Stands at £118,000, but according to the president further money is needed…

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Troops En Route for the War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 3

The march of the 30th Battalion from the Royal Agricultural Ground to the transport at Wooloomooloo Bay on Tuesday, November 9th, was…

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Commonwealth War Loan. Date of Closing of Subscription List

National Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 3

In view of the fact that January 3[?] will be a public holiday. in the State of Victoria, the Commonwealth Treasurer has arranged with the Governor…

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Commonwealth War Loan. Date of Closing of Subscription Lists

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 20

In view of the fact that 31st January will be a public holiday in the State of Victoria, the Commonwealth Treasurer has arranged with…

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