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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 17 of 250

The War Landing Near Athens. Allied Troops. Constantine May Leave

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 22

A report which comes through Amsterdam declares that Entente soldiers were landed at Piraeus, the port of Athens (five miles…

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The War. Fighting in Mesopotamia. Russia Goes On. the Salonika Predicament. Russians at Lemberg. Residents on the Run. [?] on Strypa

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 13

M. Ludovic, the "Paris Journal's" correspondent on the eastern front, writes:—"The Russian offensive has…

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The Southern Mines Getting Back to the Normal. Many Strikers Enlist. Bulli

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 2

The mine manages in the South have been instructed to get ready for coal getting with as little delay as possible. Shiftmen went below this morning to…

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Minety Days' Imprisonment. Disobedient and Drunken Soldier. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 4

Private Michael Joseph Mullens, of the 8th Reinforcements, 3rd Battalion was to-day found guilty by court martial of disobeying lawful command…

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A Soldier Arrested. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 2

A member of the Expeditionary Forces, a native of Russia, has been arrested in connection with the death of Michael McNally, who was a…

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In Defence of the Soldiers. (To the Editor.)

National Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 3

Sir,—Will you kindly publish we following in our favorite paper, "National Advocate"—When reading one of your previous papers, we noted in…

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Commonwealth War Loan

Leader · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

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…

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The War Loan

Molong Argus · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 1

We are in receipt of the following communication on the above subject for publication:— Commonwealth Treasury,…

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The War Loan

Molong Argus · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

The Commonwealth Treasurer (Mr Higgs) makes the following appeal in connection with the £10,000,000 loan now being raised for war purposes:—…

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The War. London

Leader · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

Mr. Jeffries, the "Daily Mail" correspondent, writes that great changes have taken place at Athene during the last few days. The population are ful…

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Anzac Evacuation a Doctor's Description. the Turks Caught Napping. London

National Advocate · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

A medical officer in the course of a letter regarding the evacuation of Anzac, states that when the men were told they behaved splendidly, and…

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The War Loan. a Suggestion

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

Commonwealth Treasurer W. G. Higgs is appealing to all Australians to make the will loan a success. This is certainly a patriotic duty. The man of wealth can easily do his…

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Australians at Anzac. First to Come, Last to Go. Marvels of the Evacuation

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

A New Zealand medical officer, in a most vivid account of the evacuation of Anzap, said the probable casualties had been estimated at between 7000 and 10,000, and that…

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£10,000,000 Commonwealth War Loan

Molong Argus · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 3

The States War Conncils throughout Australia are making a strong appeal to the citizens of the Commonwealth to sapport liberally to the fuil…

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Custody of Commonwealth War Loan Bonds

Leader · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 6

The Commissioners of the Govern ment Savings Bank of New South Wales—the State savings institute —are prepared to receive for sa[?]…

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Return of P.t.e. " Phil " Carroll. Twice Wounded, But Still Full of Fight

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

It is somewhat of a coincidence that Mr. R. L. Moore, of the Court House Hotel should on Wednesday proceed to Sydney to bid farewell to his soldier son while on the same day…

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Allied War Council Another Meeting. London

National Advocate · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

The Allied War Council was held in London to-day and considered the general war position. M. Briand and other French Ministers, together…

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War Census Cards. Returns Still Coming In

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

War census papers for the municipality of Lithgow are still coming in daily in batches, and so far the confidential committee has done nothing except to separate the local…

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War Loan Bonds Government Savings Bank Arrangements

National Advocate · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 1

The Commissioners of the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales—the State Savings institution— are prepared ito received for safe…

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Commonwealth War Loan. Date of Closing of Subscription

Molong Argus · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 6

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…

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