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

The wars & local soldiers, 1920

1,263 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 64

Who Killed Boast? Shot by Own Soldiers. Evidence at Inquest. Conflicting Stories. Dublin

National Advocate · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 2

At the inquest surrounding the circumstances of the death of Lieutenant Boast, a corporal said that the guard, comprising two men and himself…

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Pye-lane "Sharp Shooter" Returned Soldier's Revolver Practice

National Advocate · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 2

Another story emanating from the famous Pye-lane was told at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday, when John Thomas Norman (35), a…

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War Made Criminals Jewel Robberies in London. London

National Advocate · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

The frequency of jewel robberies, attened with violence, is causing alarm among west Enders. The neccessity of carrying fire-airms is suggested…

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Wilhelm the Treacherous Some Interesting Pre War Letters Hatred of England Far-back Causes of the War London, Thursday Night

The Bathurst Times · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

ThE Australian Press Association has secured the exclusive rights of publication in Australia of the historic letters written by the ex-Kaiser to…

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Manildra Soldiers' Memorial

Molong Argus · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

From the Secretary for Railways the Hon. J. C.L. Fitzpatrick has raceived the following letter on the above subject:—" With reference to…

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Ireland Phoenix Park Affair. Soldiers Lose Nerve. Dublin

National Advocate · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

A Military Court might investigate the Phoenix Park affair, but the ver[?]ct that Lieut. Boast was accidentally shot is generally unquestioned…

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For Soldiers' Children. New Year's Gift

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 4

On New Year's Eve the returned soldiers' club rooms were crowded with children, parents, and returned soldiers, representative of almost every unit in the A.I.F. The occasion…

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The Soldiers' Gratuity. Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 3

Clerks in the Detence Department are busily engaged on the work connected with the payment of the soldiers' gratuity The necessary date…

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Soldiers' Settlements. Sydney

Leader · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 6

Chaplain Colonel McKenzie, who was recently employed by the Government to report on soldier settlements, states that the Murrumbidgee…

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Soldiers As Traders. Casino

Leader · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 5

The Northern Rovers Returned Soldiers' conference has adopted a resolution favoring a huge Australian trading concern, controlled by…

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Municipal Shire Elections. Votes for Returned Soldiers

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

The general elections in municipalities and shires will be held on the 31st inst., except in the Blue Mountains Shire, where they have been…

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Italy and the War. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 2

A Rome message reports that a Green Book, which has been issued, contains the ltalo-French agreements. One was dated November 1, 1902. In…

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Blundering English Officers Australians Pay the Penalty Secret War History

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 2

The "Sunday Times' has received batches of letters in reply to General Martin's criticism of General Monash. Major C. J. Knox, for two and a…

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Supreme War Council the Status of U.S.A. PARIS

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 1

The "Echo de Paris" states that on Saturday the American Ambassador requested the decision of the Supreme Council on the matter of the words:…

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Weir Worries a War of Words. Messrs. Sullivan and Jennings at Variance. a King's Parade Entertainment

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

Charlie Chaplin, at his best, never provided a better—or cheaper—entertainment as that provided at King's Parade by Messrs. F. Jennings and…

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Unemployed Soldiers Turon Shire's Decision

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

At yesterday afternoon's meeting of the Turon Shire Council, a letter was received from the Kogarah Municipality, asking for the co-operation…

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Soldiers' Cratuity. Lists Being Prepared £6,000,000 First Payment Cashing the Bonds

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 10

The dorks in the Defence Department arc busily engaged in work connected with the payment of the soldiers' gratuity. The…

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Havilah Land for Returned Soldiers. Applications Must Be in Before January 31

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 21

Captain W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., forwards a lithograph giving particulars of the blocks into which the lands given by Mr. Hunter White…

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Who Won the War ?

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 7

The inevitable " Waterloo" controversy has occurred, and a dozen nationalities are claiming the credit-- Belgium because she stemmed the tide; France because she held the fort;…

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Boom in Divorce. Attributed to War Causes

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 4

That the marriage tie, is looked upon lightly in some quarters, appears to be clearly evident from the. ever- increasing petitions in divorce. Last year no fewer than 1312 petitions were…

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