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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 16 of 64

Championship. Tug-of-War. St. Patrick's Sports, to-morrow. More Rain

The Bathurst Times · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

A very slight shower of rain fell in Bathurst this afternoon, but it was not sufficient to lay the dust. However, it was evident that there was rain [?]…

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Prolonged the War What American Navy Did. Admiral Sims' Disclosures. New York, Thursday Night

The Bathurst Times · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

Admiral Sims, who commanded the American naval forces operating in European waters during the war, in the course of a statement, declares…

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China's Little War Rival Factions in Arms. Refugees Flock to Cities. Pekin, Thursday Night

The Bathurst Times · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

Owing to the efforts of the Pekin Government to appoint Kwang Sin as Governor of Honon Province, warfare has broken out between Kwang…

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Soldiers' Memorial—sale of Land

Leader · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 7

At the concert to be new held at the Australian Hall next Tuesday night, the drawing of prizes will take place, and immediately after two fine…

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Soldier Settlers Holman Government Callousness Disgusted Diggers. What They Are Up Against

National Advocate · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

The Returned Soldier settlers have nothing to thank the Holman Government for. Generally they have been treated in a shockingly callous and…

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Capertee. Welcome to Soldiers and Presentation

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 3

A function having for its double object the welcoming home of Lance Corporal Frank Hyde and district returned soldiers generally took place on Saturday, and despite adverse…

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Welcome to General Birdwood. and Luncheon to Soldiers

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 4

A further meeting was held in the Council Chambers last night to deal with matters in connection with the welcome to be extended to General Sir William Birdwood and the…

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The Sele-satisfied Yank More War Disclosures. Naval Convoy System. Washington, Friday Night

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 2

Admiral Sims, who had charge of the American naval squadron in European waters during the war, stated before the Senate Naval Affairs…

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Schoolmaster Flogged Returned Soldier Fined Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 2

Gordon Searratt, a returned, soldier, was proceeded against ut the Kogarah Court for assaulting George Ernest Ling, of Bexley, headmaster of the…

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Welcome Home at Cadia

Leader · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 4

There was a very large attendance at Cadia Hall on Friday night, the occasion being a welcome home to three of the local boys. viz., Sig. S. Stedman,…

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War Loan Bonds Etc., Bought

National Advocate · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 2

Sellers can draw on me through their banks with bonds attached for amount agreed on. Post per Registered letter direct, or obtain liberal…

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Will It Be Civil War? Should the Allies Butt In? London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 2

The "Times" says that the possibility of the German crisis developing into civil was is being discussed in official quarters in…

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GERMANY Republic Overthrown. Monarchistic Revolution Succeeds. a Serious Situation. Special Meeting of War Council. Vancouver

National Advocate · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 2

A message from Berlin states that the Ebert Government has been overthrown. There was no bloodshed. The revolutionaries occupy the…

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Chinese Before Soldiers. Melbourne

Leader · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 2

In connection with Captain Carnichael's statement that there has been an influx of Chinese on the northern rivers of N.S.W., to the detriment of…

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Wrong Man Attacked Returned Soldier Knocked Senseless Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 3

A returned soldier named Samuel Jas. Crocker, who is on a visit to Sydney, was mistaken for somebody else on Saturday night, and had a lively…

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War Effects Violent Returned Man a Magistrate's Views Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 1

The necessity for some special treatment for soldiers suffering from shell shock, who commit offence against the civil law was again emphasised at the…

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A Soldiers Pyjamas a Gallipoli Story

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 4

Sir Neville Howse, addressing a large number of Red Cross workers in Orange, related an interesting story of a remarkable coincidence…

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Soldiers' Settlements Resumptions in the Western Districts

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 4

It is understood that proposals have been brought forward in connection with the resumption of Amaroo and Boree Estates (Molong district) and…

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Soldier with Revolvers Constable Shot. Sensation at Police Station. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 2

A returned soldier shot Constable Taylor at Bendigro last night. The soldier's behavior had excited suspicion as to his mental condition…

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Not an Employer Sydney Millions Club. Employment of Non-soldier Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 2

The case against the Millions Club, instituted by Captain Cohen, one of the unsuccessful applicants for the position of secretary, which is…

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