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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 17 of 98

Soldiers' Sufferings Better Treatment Demanded. Government Castigated

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 2

The Government was trenchantly criticised at the Bathurst Repatriation meeting last night, in connection with the manner in which it is treating…

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Soldiers' Names Renewal of Activities

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 3

At the weekly meeting of the Bathurst Repatriation Committee, held at the Town Hall last night, it was agreed to expedites matters in…

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Why Soldiers Voted “No” Something We Didn’t Know

The Gulgong Advertiser · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 5

“[?] Hughe we would have been in the trenches a darn slight longer” was the remark of an Argyll. Shire returned soldier He was…

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War Criminals Report Preparing. Vancouver

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 2

It is understood that the Commission investigating the German crimes during the war will submit a report next Saturday, containing hundreds…

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Too Late for War Prohibition. Washington

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 2

The Senate Judiciary Committee has decided that it would be useless to attempt action at this late date to pass legislation to enforce…

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The Responsibility of the War. London

Leader · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 2

The New York "Sun's" Paris correspondent learns authoritatively that the War Responsibility Committee, of the Peace Conference, will shortly…

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Earlier Cables. Forecast of Peace Terms. Huge Sacrifices of War. London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 2

Mr. A. J. Balfour, speaking to British journalists, said that by the end of March a preliminary peace, would be in sight. A forecast of the peace terms by the New…

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The Rainbows. a Soldier's Philosophy

Leader · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 1

The Australian soldier has his own cheerful and philosophical way of telling the story of his doings to his friends ''who stayed at home'.' The…

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Returned Soldier's Treatment. an Orange Soldier's Sufferings

Leader · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 1

Speaking at the Bathurst Repatriation meeting on Monday night, Mr. J. J. Sullivan said that it was shocking the manner in which some of our…

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Viticulture for Soldiers

Leader · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 2

A deputation representing the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League, waited on Mr. Ashford this morning, and urged that the…

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Soldiers' Letters. with the Australians in Belgium

Leader · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 4

Private William Bell, formerly of the "Advocate" staff, who is now attached to the 7th Australian Infantry Brigade Headquarters Staff, writes to…

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Drink for Soldiers Two Persons Fined. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 2

Mary Catherine Warner (45), described as a domestic, was charged at the North Sydney Police Court today, before Mr. Clarke, S.M., with…

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Suffering Soldiers the Department's Reply. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 3

The Repatriation Department was approached to-day with regard to the reports in the press of the treatment accorded to the returned wounded…

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Soldiers Protest. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 2

The soldiers on the steamer Exeter sent a wireless message to-day to Captain Carmichael protesting against being kept in quarantine as…

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Soldiers' Welcome Home

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 18

A welcome home will be tendered to Privates J. Riddle, E. Riddle, F. Page. A. Johns, D. O'Brien. W. Holden, and W. R. Cohen, M.M. at…

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Welcome Home

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 29

On Wednesday evening a welcome home was tendered by the Repatriation Committee to Corporal S. Robbins, a Military Medal…

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Welcome Home at Lue

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 19

A public welcome will be tendered to Private P. W. Milton in Mr. C. Bennett's Hall, Lue, on Friday night, March 14. A good attendance…

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A Merrendee Welcome Home. to Mr. J. FAULKNER

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 26

Mr. J. Faulkner received at the hands of his many Merrendee and district friends a most cordial welcome home on Saturday night…

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Anzac Day Celebrated at Leadville Sports and Social

The Gulgong Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 4

Leadville’s celebration of Anzac Day consisted of a sports meeting and social in aid of the Police and Fiemen’s Art Union, and though…

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Britain's Army. Post-war Strength. Present Distribution

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 17

Speaking on the subject of demobilisation in the House of Commons on Monday night. Mr. Winston Churchill (Minister for War)…

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