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

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

1,947 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 98

Soldiers Troubles. Sardinia and Argyllshire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 2

The court of inquiry into the conditions under which the Sardinia troops travelled to Australia has reported that many of the…

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Two Soldier Victims

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 2

Two returned soldiers who had been handling influenza patients in Melbourne died during the week end…

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Mudgee soldiers Returning Home

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 2

Private A Johns, son of Mrs. J. Sawyers, of Lewis-street, Mudgee, arrived home on Saturday last. Private Johns was wounded and…

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Melbourne Sensation. Soldier and Daughter Killed. Wife Goes Mad

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 2

Lieutenant Leslie wilson (23), a returned soldier, and Jean Wilson (2 years and 4 months), his daughter), are dead, and Hubert Clive…

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Soldiers and Beer Raid at Mosman. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 1

For some time past the military authorities have had a suspicion that soldiers wearing blue arm bands have been supplied with liquor at Mosman…

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Dependents of Fallen Soldiers. a Phase of Repatriation Work

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 2

A necessary phase of repatriation involves care of the fallen soldiers' dependents-- mothers, widows, children, and others. This work was commenced in Lithgow, on Saturday…

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For Returned Soldiers. Several Proposed Railways. Geurie

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 1

At the first meeting of the Cobbora Shire Repatriation local committee and executive, Mr. J. M. Whiteley was elected president and Mr. F. E. Morgan secretary. The following…

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Soldier's Welcome at Portland

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 3

A welcome home was given to Pte. Fred. Cantor, 56th battn., at the residence of Mr. W. Rutherford, Dale-street, Portland, on Saturday night, when a great number of…

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Court-Martial Condemned Humane Treatment of Returned Soldiers

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 3

Mr. Johnston, M.L.A., at the meeting of the Macquarie Federal Labor Council, moved a resolution of protest against the trial by court-martial…

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Died at 104 Grandmother of Six Soldiers

The Gulgong Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 3

Mrs. Mary Robertson died at Campbelltown (Tas.), on Tuesday, at the age of 104. Her husband pre-deceased her by 41 years. She…

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Land for Soldiers

The Gulgong Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 2

Mr. A. G. Huie writes:— "The Government is still busy upon land settlement scheme for returned soldiers which is about as…

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Anzac Bride for Orange

Leader · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 4

Ex-soldier Phil Hines proceeded to Sydney on Monday to meet his wife and little child, who arrive in Sydney to-day or to-morrow by the Osterley…

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Local and General. War Chest

Leader · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 4

The following days have been allotted for the week: To-day. Mesdames Bouffler, Dumont, Martin; Thursday, Mesdames Bootle, Ebsworth, Malone,…

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War Badges. Mothers and Widows

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 1

The last district orders by Major-General Lee notify that a badge has been authorised for issue to the mother of Widow of all members of the A.I.F. and N. and M.E.F. who…

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Soldiers' Letters

Leader · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

Corp. J. Vaughan, writing from, Palestine, where he is attached to the A.I.F. states that he is in the best of health, and very pleased that active…

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Macquarie Labor Council. ' Protest Against Influenza Restrictions. Court Martials on Soldiers

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the Macquarie Federal Electorate Labor Council was held in the Trades Hall on Saturday afternoon. There was a good attendance of delegates and Messrs…

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Hartley. Soldier's Welcome and Presentation

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 3

A welcome home and presentation was extended to Driver, G. Commons at the old court house Hartley, last Friday evening. Mr. Harris suitably explained the reason of the…

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Welcome Home

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 25

District people will welcome the decision of the Rylstone Repatriation Committee to give a reception to the town soldiers as they arrive…

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Coolah Page. General News. Welcome Home

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 11

Private J. F. Wallace, who arrived home on Monday, February 17, after three years of active service, was met, on arrival, by a…

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Captain Carmichael: War Ended Too Soon

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 13

Captain Carmichael, M.L.A. in the course of an interview on board the Quarantined Orsova yesterday, said that another two months would…

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