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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 26 of 64

Returned Soldiers Death SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 1

John Small (31). was at the Central police Court this morning. remanded for eight days on a charge of murdering Stanley Walsh on Tuesday…

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Anzac Day Position in the Country. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 2

The State Government having proclaimed Anzac Day—Monday, April 26—a public holiday, the Master Retailers' Association and the City and…

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Sir W. Birdwood Famous General's Visit Hearty Welcome to Bathurst. Civic Reception at Court House. "Soul of Anzac" Speaks. Tribute to the Soldiers. the Cospel of Work. Keeping Australia's Position

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 1

Literally taken to the hearts of his soldier comrades and acclaimed in no uncertain manner by the citizens, General Sir William Riddell…

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Evading the Profiteer British War Supplies Side-stepping Artificial Prices Special Indemnifying Legislation London, Friday Night

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 2

The Government has introduced an Indemnity Bill for the purpose of restricting legal proceedings on account of the Government's acts during the…

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Soldiers' Preference Why A.W.U. Objects. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 1

The weekly report of the A.W.U. regarding the labor situation states: "Many men have been turned down on various works to make room for…

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Anzac Day

National Advocate · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 2

Anzac Day! Five years ago yesterday, Australia's bravest and best stormed the heights of Gallipoli and embarked upon the most glorious and…

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March of the Blind Returned Men Demonstrate Deputation to the Government. London, Sunday Night

The Bathurst Times · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 2

Two hundred and fifty Wind men representing all parts of the United Kingdom, have arrived in London after a three weeks' march from…

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Anzac Day Service. Unvelling Memorial Tablet

Leader · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 5

St. John's Presbyterian Church was [?]ded to its almost capacity yesterday, on the occasion of the An[?] Day services. Not only was…

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Burlington To-night. Anzac Holiday Night

National Advocate · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 2

Grand Picture Benefit for the Funds of the Local Brunch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League…

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Anzac Day. Commemoration Service in Trades Hall

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 2

Five years ago--on Sunday, April 25th, 1915--the hitherto untried troops of the A.I.F. attempted what in calmer moments seemed to be the impossible, succeeded in…

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Conversazione Soldiers and War Workers. Address by General Birdwood

National Advocate · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 1

The Conversazione arranged by the Bathurst Branch of the Returned Sailers nd Soldiers 'League, was a very modest entertainment, though fairly…

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The War Supplement

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 1

Events following events, and then making events again, must convince all that it will be long ere the historian can write finis to the work of 1914-19. The war itself was…

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War Trophy Application

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 2

During the General Birdwood luncheon the Mayor mentioned that application had been made to the authorities to have a war trophy allotted to Lithgow. It had been suggested,…

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Anzac Day Celebration in Bathurst. Procession and Church Service

National Advocate · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 2

Anzac Day in Bathurst was observed yesterday. by a united Church Service, held in front of the Court House. prior to which a procession,…

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War Atmosphere Must Go

National Advocate · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 2

Lord Robert Cecil, speaking at Watford, urged that the amount of Germany's indemnity should be fixed as soon as possible by the Repatriation…

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A Staggering War Debt

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 2

The British Chancellor's budget speech last week shows in vivid colors the staggering burden of the war debt, which now exceeds eight thousand million pounds. The…

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Get Rid of War Atmosphere. London

Leader · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 2

Lord Robert Cecil, speaking at Watford, urged that the amount of Germany's Indemnity should be fixed as coon as possible by a reparation…

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Practical Patriotism Citizen Surrenders War Bond Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 2

Mr. Laid-Smith, Assistant Federal Treasurer, has received a letter from a Sydney War Loan subscriber who desires to assist the Commonwealth…

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Anzac Day Yesterdays Open-air Service. the Greatness of the Occasion. Address by Rev. J. W. Dains

The Bathurst Times · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 2

Citizens attended the open-air service, in honor of the fallen, opposite Kings Parade yesterday in large numbers. The weather was ideal for…

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Possibility of War Japan and America. "America Would Win." New York, Sunday Night

The Bathurst Times · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 2

Interviewed in Paris, Marshal Petain said that war between the United States and Japan within a few years was quite possible. When the…

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