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

The wars & local soldiers, 1918

4,797 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 240

Land for Soldiers Turon Shire's Mare's Nesy. Reply by Minister. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

The attention of the Minister for Lands (Mr. Ashford) was drawn to a report under these headings, "Barren Land for Soldiers," "Share Council's…

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Employment at S.a. Factory. Deputation of Returned Men

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

A deputation from the local branch of the returned soldiers' league met the factory management on Monday afternoon in regard to the employment of returned soldiers. The…

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War Chest Depot

Leader · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

Thursday the 17th, the depot will be opened by Mrs. P. C. Waston and Mrs. Dr. Co[?]v[?]n, This week the War Chest committee voted a sum of £5 to…

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Sale of War Bonds

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

Reuter's London message:--The sale of British war bonds last week amounted to £36,000,000, which is a record. In 15 weeks £266,000,000 worth of bonds have been sold. The…

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Bolsheviks Preparing for War London

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

A message from Petrograd says that amid jeers of the once patriotic parties, the Bolsheviks arc preparing for war in their own fashion, not…

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Earlier War News. Germany and Peace. London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

There has been comparative quiet on the western front since the counter attack at Cambrai. Heavy Heavy snow has fallen. A neutral in Paris, just returned from a…

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To-day's War News. Western Front Reports. London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at British headquarters writes:-- Heavy snow has again fallen postponing for an indefinite period the much discussed German offensive. The Germans…

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Millions for the War. Collections by Tanks. London. Monday Night

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 1

The tanks which are collecting money for war purposes have now taken a total of £35,500,000. During a week in Edinburgh they collected £4,400,000,…

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New Faces for Old. Surgery's Crowning War Work. How Noses Are Grown

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 1

Wounded men are to-day transported from the front line, where death is, right back to peaceful England, where all is peace and comfort, in a few hours. The walking cases have…

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Civil War Serious Outbreaks. Bolsheviks Preparing New Army. Cossacks and Bolsheviks Serious Fighting London

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

A message stales that Rostoffdon, Debaltzove, and Eskatenosloy railway stations have thrice changed hands. On Thursday night Cossacks took up…

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The War. (Australian Cable Association Messages.) the Enemy's Next Move. the Descent on Paris. Paris

Leader · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 5

M. Marcel Hutin believes that the Germans will endeavour to exert pressure on the Franco-British front generally, but the real offensive will be on…

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Relief for Needy Soldiers

Leader · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 1

The committee of the local War Relief Fund met at the Town Hall on Monday afternoon, there being present, the Mayor (Ald. E. T. McNe[?]lly),…

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The Leader and Stock and Station News. Wednesday, January 16th, 1918. Local and General. Returned Soldiers Club

Leader · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

The members of the above are advised that a general meeting will be held in the drill hall this evening, for the purpose of receiving the…

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A Soldier's Word to Visitors

Leader · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 3

A soldier in a hospital ward, writing in the) "Christina World," says:—"I would say to the dear folk who visit hospitals—Be as bright and jolly…

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Soldiers and Drink

Leader · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 3

Restrictions upon hotelkeepers will not prevent soldiers from obtaining intoxicating drink (says the Melbourne "Argus"). Nor is it wise that…

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Soldier's Humour

Leader · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 4

Mr. Pett Ridge tells the following: A soldier in a certain regiment out in France was making determined but unsuccessful efforts to light his pipe,…

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What Soldiers Mat and May Not Do

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 4

Imitating the bugle-call of the enemy is quito legitimate so is the wearing of their uniform, with ono reservation. A soldier "may not fire on the enemy…

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Welcome to Returned Soldiers

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

Mr.J.D. Walker, C.M., president over a meeting of the war Service Council last night, when it was decided to entertain the returned soldiers at a…

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Soldier Settlement a Handsome Gift. Wellington (N.z.)

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

The area of land offered by Mr. George Hunter, member for Walpawa, as a gift for a returned soldiers' settlement is 2,535 acres, and is…

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Week's Enlistments Below Required Proportion. Sidney

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

The enlistments for the A.I.F. last week were a long way below the proportion of 7,000 per month which officially is regarded as the minimum…

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