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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 10 of 64

Earlier Cables. Nationalisation of Mines. the German War Criminals. London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

In the House of Commons Mr. Brace moved the Labor party 's amendment to the Address-in-Reply. He regretted the absence of any proposal to nationalise the coah mines…

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Returned Soldiers' Badge. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Defence stated that the conditions governing the grant of the Returned Soldiers' Badge had been altered to admit of its wider…

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Returned Soldiers. and Land Settlement. (To the Editor.)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 1

Sir,—About five years ago Crown land was made available to the public on the Greenbah Creek, near Binnaway. The land was…

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Returned Soldiers and the Prince's Visit. Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

A mass meeting of about five hundred returned soldiers, held on the Yarra bank, Melbourne, yesterday adopted a resolution…

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Soldier Settlers. a Gulgong Complaint. Minister in Denial

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. Ashford, Minister for Lands, referring to the complaint of Mr. R. Gallaher, soldier settler Lawson Park as contained in a letter…

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War Crimes Allied Claims Waived. "German Court to Decide. an Astonishing Backdown. London, Monday morning

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

The Allies have waived their claims for the surrender of the war criminals, leaving the German Supreme Court at Leipsig…

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Defining "War-Workers" MESSRS. S. Nicholls and Paul Differ. Are "Smoke-socials" Out-of-date

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

A lively debate developed at the meeting of the General Birdwood reception committee, held at the Town Hall last night, when the question of…

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Welcome Home at Tarana

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 3

A welcome home to Driver G. W. Richards and Private Lance Dudley, and also to Mrs. Lance Dudley, was held in the Federal Hall, Tarana on Friday night, the 13th…

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War and Religion

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

There was a very large congregation at the Methodist Church on Sunday night, when the Hey. R. C. Oakley began a series of addresses on Lessons from the Great War." Taking…

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Tragedy at Molong Well-known Resident Shot Dead. Publican Seriously Wounded

Leader · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 3

A sensational shooting affray occurred at the Freemason's Hotel yesterday afternoon. From the meagre information to hand it appears that a…

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Peace or War Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

In refusing to very an sward of the electrical trade to-day to provide for more wages, Judge Curlewis stated that if industrial peace could be…

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War Crimes Premature Publication Deprecated. Mr. Bonar Law Annoyed. London, February 15

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

In the House of Commons, replying to Lord Robert Cecil, Mr. Bonar Law deprecated the premature publication and discussions of part of the Peace…

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Murder at Molong One Man Dead Another Dying. Tragic End of Returned Soldiers' End. Alleged Murderer Arrested Molong. Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

One man was shot dead and another so badly wounded that he is not expected to recover, ns a result of a sensational shooting affray that…

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Demobilised Soldiers. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 3

A meeting was held last night at Y.M.C.A. Hall. Sydney, to form an Association amongst those who were in readiness to leave for Active Service…

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Presentations to Soldiers

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 1

Another, successful social was held on Saturday night, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams, when their three sons, Lancoepl. Joseph, and Ptes. Harold and Fred…

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Soldiers and Their Club. Will Stay Until Kicked Out

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the local returned soldiers was held at the club rooms last night to consider the department's notice to quit the premises. The meeting was well attended,…

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Waived. Allies' Claim the War Criminals to Be Tried in German. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 7

The Allies have waived their claim to the surrender of the German War Criminals, leaving the German Supreme Court at Leipzig to judge…

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Mr. Ashford's New Portfolio. Minister of Soldier Settlement and Irrigation. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 23

Mr. Ashford says there is to be a Department of Soldier Settlement and irrigation in me Government after the elections, of which…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 37

The monthly meeting of the Coolah branch of the Returned Soldiers League was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday…

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To Show Cause. Returned Soldiers' League Action

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 37

At the meeting of the Returned Soldiers' League on Saturday some discussion eventuated on the action of a member of the League (Mr…

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