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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 25 of 64

Britain's Giant Budget. Reduction of Colossal War Dept. London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 April 1920 · page 2

H.M.S. Renown arrived at Suva yesterday, and is expected to leave to-morrow (Thursday), reaching Auckland on Saturday. The ceremonies observed in crossing the equator…

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"Consign Them to Hell" Sydney Alderman and War Trophies. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 21 April 1920 · page 2

There was a sharp brush between Alderman Bridges and Farrell at last night's meeting of the City Council which resulted in Ald. Bridges…

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Blinded Soldiers' Tea Co

Leader · Wednesday 21 April 1920 · page 3

One of the most interesting exhibits at the Show will be that of the Blinded Soldiers' Tea Company, Ltd. Out of the twenty-one soldiers so…

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Anzac Day Celebrations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 8

Anzac Day will be celebrated in Merriwa on Monday by the holding of a grand sports meeting by the Diggers. The programme includes…

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Anzac Memorial Service. at Coolah

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 19

At the Coolah Presbyterian Church on Sunday next the Rev. James Hendry will conduct an Anzac Memorial Service at 7.30…

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Anzac Day. Mudgee Celebration. Arrangements Advanced

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 14

A meeting to advance the arrangements for the Mudgee celebration of Anzac Day, was held in the Town Hall on Monday night. The…

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Anzac Day. at Rylstone. Saturday's Effort for the Hall

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 20

Saturday is to be observed as Anzac Day at Rylstone. With the celebration (writes our Rylstone correspondent) is associated an effort on…

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"Finest Act in the War."

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 4

Marshal Foch never forgets. Some time ago[?] he was presenting French de[?]rations to Canadian officers of the famous First Canadian Division, states…

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Anzac Day at Coonabarabran. Celebration Sports and Ball. Visit of an Aeroplane

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 10

Arrangements have been made for the very elaborate and complete celebration of Anzac Day, on Monday next, at Coonabarabran, A…

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£800 Advances. for War Service Homes. Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 25

Senator Millen, Minister for Repatriation, stated to-day that the Federal Cabinet had agreed to his proposal to increase the advances…

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In the War: Commonwealth and State Powers. Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 16

The Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, states that under the War Precautions Act, the Commonwealth powers began somewhere and ended…

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A Soldier's Death. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 2

Stanley Walsh, Soldier, who was hit on the head with a piece of wood last night during a disturbance at the Y.M.C.A. Hostel, in Chalmer's Street…

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Soldiers' War Gratuity. Not Payable in Cash

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 6

On Wednesday the Senate resumed consideration of the War Gratuity Bill in committee. On clause 5, Senator Gardiner moved an amendment to provide that the…

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Anzac Day in Bathurst Open Air Service on

The Bathurst Times · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 2

Arrangements have been made to suitably celebrate Anzac Day in Bathurst. On Sunday afternoon an open air service will be held on Kings…

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A.o. Druids. a Soldiers' Tablet Unveiled. Twelve Members Went to the War. Four Paid the Supreme Sacrifice

Molong Argus · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 3

At the Parish Hall on Monday night, after the usual lodge business had been transacted, the Druids held an interesting patriotic…

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Astonishing Revelations German War Report Berlin, Thursday Night

The Bathurst Times · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 2

The Parliamentary Committee in quiring into the responsibility for the war will publish its report to-morrow. The report covers the decisions of…

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The War—and After Y.m.c.a. Work Reviewed

Leader · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 2

A review of war and demobilisation work carried out with the A.I.F. under the aegis of the Red Triangle, and the consideration of further…

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Preventing War the Seamen Have an Idea Refusal to Man Ships Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 2

A ballot is now being taken of members of the Seamen's Union as to whether the union will afficiate with the Transport Workers' Federation or…

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Returned Soldiers' Reception and Presentations. the Winding-up Meeting

Molong Argus · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 4

The committee connected with the reception and presentation of certificates to returned soldiers and to the parents or nearest relatives of the soldiers who lost their lives at…

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Evicted Farmers Land Resumed for Soldiers

The Bathurst Times · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 3

A deputation of farmers with holding on the river Nepean, near Penrith, waited on the Minister for Lands. (Mr. P. F. Longhlin) to protest against…

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