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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

5,226 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 21 of 250

St. Kilda Riot. Court-martial on Soldiers. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 3

A court-martial was held at district headquarters yesterday, when soldiers who were alleged to have taken part in the St. Kilda riot last Saturday…

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Bailed Up More Highway Robberies. by Men in Soldiers' Uniform. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 2

Two additional cases of robbery under anus by men in military uniform have been reported to the police, when two more Chinese were bailed…

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True, After All. Soldiers and Taxation Forms. Customs Official's Blunder. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 4

Although it was flatly contradicted at first, there now seems to be some justification for the statement that sick and wounded soldiers returning…

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Soldiers' Letters

Leader · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 6

A letter has been received from Pte Victor Bennett, who is now in training with the Australian troops in Egypt. Pte. Bennett says that he…

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Boy Wants to Enlist. Would Like a 'Bang' at Enemy

Leader · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 4

"Mister, can't you find something for me to do at the trout," is a frequent request to the recruiting sergennts by boys who are anxious to…

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Death of a Soldier

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 3

Mrs. Watt, of Mayne street, Gulgong, has received official information of the death of her son, Troopere A. Watt. The loss is a severe one, but…

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Enemy Version. He King and Rebellious Soldiers. Amsterdam

National Advocate · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 2

The "Cologne Gazette," which recently harshly commented upon England's efforts to starve our Empire, stretching from Arras to Bagdad,…

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Bailed Up More Highway Robberies at Botany. by Men in Soldiers' Uniform. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 1

Two additional cases of robbery under arms by men in military uniform were reported to the police yesterday, when two more Chinese were bailed…

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Soldiers Help Police Chase in the City. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 3

Four soldiers gave material assistance to the police when they took part in an exciting chase in the city that resulted in an arrest…

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Do Not Enlist. Mr. Dengate's Advice to Skilled Engineers

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 2

Mr. A. E. Dengate, general secretary of the A. S. E., speaking at Mr. A. E. Cornwell's presentation and send-off on Saturday night, touched upon the value of the engineer in…

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Our Soldiers' Letter Box Pte. E. Hampson

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 2

Pte. E. Hampson, late of Lithgows, writing to his brother, Mr. J. Hampson, of Hassan's Walls-road, says:--"It is not all beer and skittles in the trenches. We want more…

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Sick and Wounded. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 4

Advices from Fremantle to-day state that 250 wounded and sick Australians arrived there from England. Private Honey, of Queensland, died during the…

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Wounded and Sick Soldiers Another Troopship Arrives. Fremantle (W.a.)

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 3

About 250 wounded and sick soldiers arrived to-day from England. The vessel left the Old Country in the middle of December! and called at…

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German Budget War Expenses Not Included Copenhagen

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 4

The German Imperial Budget for 1916, to be delivered next March, will not contain military or naval expenditure. This is paid by war loans…

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Death of a Soldier Incident at Milson Island. Evidence at Inquest. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 4

A disturbance occurred on Thursday amongst the soldiers at Milson Island camp, on the Hawkesbury River. The result was that one…

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ANOTHER M.P. Enlists. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 2

Mr. Hampden, the Federal member of Bendigo, enlisted to-day. He wrote to his son a few days ago stating that if he did not enlist he (the father)…

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Deceased Soldiers' Pay

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 4

Complaints have been received from the widows or the dependents of deceased monitors of the A.I.F., to the effect, that they have been unable to…

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Bathurst Camp Entertainment for the Soldiers. Bathurst Committee Meet. Progress of Arrangements

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 2

A meeting was held in the Town Hall last night, under the chairmanship of the Deputy Mayor (Ald. Rigby) of the Recreations Committee, in…

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Federal Member Enlists. Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 2

Mr. Hampson, M.H.R. for Bendigo enlisted in the Expeditionary Forces this afternoon…

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Kelso War Council

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 2

At a public meeting, held at Kelso last night, a branch of the War Service Council was formed. Councillor Berry, President of the Turon Shire…

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