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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 12 of 240

Sick and Wounded Soldiers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 22

The number of sick and wounded soldiers so far returned to New South Wales is 17,500…

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The War Chest Fund

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 11

There was a fairly representative gathering at the general meeting of the above organisation on Saturday last when we take into consideration…

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Pigeons Wanted for War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 29

The military authorities are inviting pigeon breeders to give practical effect to their patriotism, as well as an opportunity for their…

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War Chest Day Fund

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 27

Mr. D. H. Cowper (hon. secretary of the above fund) acknowledges receipt of the sum of £5 received from Miss W. Jennings…

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The Russian Entanglement. Hunger Riots at Moscow. Rioters Killed and Wounded. Disarmament of Red Guards Demanded

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 21

There has been hunger riots at Kolomna in the Government of Moscow. The rioters demand the disarming…

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British War Bonds a Record Sale London

National Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 2

The sales of British War Bonds last week totalled £36,000,000 a record. The total sales for the 15 weeks now total £266,000,000…

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The Argentine War Declaration Demanded New York. Wednesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 2

The Washington correspondent of the New York "Tribune" says "that the Argentine ambassador, Dr. Romulo S. Naon, will visit Buenos Ayres. ! He will, insist on a declaration of war against Germany by Argentine, or will resign. Dr. Noan. has powerful influence in the Argentine…

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The War London, Monday. Argentine Wheat Crop. Agreement with Allies

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 21

A Buenos Aires message slates that an important agreement has been completed between the Argentina and the representatives of the…

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Burnt with Acid Returned Soldier's Experience. Case at Newtown Court. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 1

William John Pickering, 35, laborer, was, at the Newtown Police Court, before Mr. Love, S.M., charged with maliciously throwing upon William…

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Anxious to Enlist. Goes to Gaol for Two Hours

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 31

Harold Lockwood Herd (18) was charged at the Paddington Police Court, before Mr. Payton, S.M., with giving a wrong age…

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Soldier Police Officer Honored

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 15

A letter from the front from Sergt. McGillicuddy, formerly a police constable at Wallerawang, states that he has been awarded the…

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This Week's Enlistments

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 15

The recruiting officer at Mudgee, Lieutenant Roddis reports the following enlistments for the week:—William John Pye, Mudgee (incomplete):…

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Capertee. Business Changes—Mr. J. B. Paton Leaves.—Welcome For a Soldier—Builder Praised—The Rain Welcomed—A Dangerous Bull

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 25

On a Visit.—Mrs. Marcer is at present visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. J. Galagher, of Airly Station. Blinding Lightning Flash.—…

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Wollar Honoring a Returned Soldier: Private Cecil Mason Welcomed Home

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 25

A banquet and social evening was tendered by the residents of Wollar and district to Private Cecil Mason, recently returned wounded from the…

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Country News. Fashion's Mount. Soldier Convalescing—The Shortage of Bags.—Revised Mail Arrangements

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 25

church Service.—Sun last, January 13, being the second Sunday in the month, Church of England service was held at…

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Soldiers' Welcome

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 28

From the welcome given to Private Dawson it would be inferred that other returned men have been neglected. There must not be…

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New South Wales Enlistments

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 22

Last week 363 men volunteered for the Australian Imperial forces from New South Wales of whom 192 were accepted…

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Returned Soldier Found Shot. Dies in the Hospital

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 22

Lieutenant Norman McKenzie, a returned soldier, was found with a bullet wound over his heart at an hotel in Sydney, late last night…

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Returned Soldiers Organising. a Victorian Body

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 29

It is proposed, under a new organisation of returned soldiers 1 which will be formed at a meeting to be held in the Melbourne Trades…

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Lonely Soldiers In London NEW Y. M. C. A. Hospitality League

National Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 1

In order that full and practically free entertainment may be provided for all soldiers on leave in London, the British American, Australian…

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