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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 4 of 64

The Sims Sensation American Navy in the War Official Break Washington, Monday Night

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 2

Claiming that no organisations in the world's history did a better job than the American Navy during the war, Mr. Daniels, Secretary for the…

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THE [?] Allies Demand Surrender Letter to Holland the War Horrors Recalled Preparations for the Trial Paris, Monday Night

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 2

The text of the letter sent by the Allies to the Dutch Government regarding the surrender of the ex-Kaiser has been published…

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From the Deep Soldier's Tunic and Letter Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 2

A trawler picked up a soldier's tunic in the depths of the ocean. The tunic contained a letter written by an Armidale girl in 1917 and indicated…

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Bad Cheque and Returned Soldier Question of Sanity. Bathurst Hotelkeeper Victimised

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 1

Albert John Green, 22, a blacksmith, appeared before Mr. W. N. Fincham, S.M., at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday, charged with having…

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Trade with Bolshevik. Decision of War Council. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

The decision of the Supreme Council to permit the re-opening of trade with Russia Co-operative Societies impresses the notable gap made in…

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Another War Agitation in England. Beating the Bolsheviks. Divided Views. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

The General Staff's declaration that war clouds are looming in Asia received a mixed reception. Mr. Winston Churchill, of course zealously…

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Returned Soldiers

Leader · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

We have been asked to point out to those interested an advertisement appearing in to-day's issue, asking for the attendance of all returned…

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Valueless Cheque Returned Soldier Sentenced. Four Months' Gaol

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

"I always like to show leniency to returned soldiers, but this is your second offence," said Mr. Fincham, S.M., at the Bathurst Police Court…

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Sailors and Soldiers the Memorial Movement Committee Formed

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

A public meeting was held at the Town Hall last night to appoint a committee to formulate proposals to be submitted to a future public meeting…

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What's the Value? Land for a Soldier Department Blocks Purchase

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 2

A valuation at land in the district [?]roposed for s[?] settlement was the subject of unfavorable comment at a meeting of the Young…

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Soldier Visitors Honored

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

Corporal Horace Jeffrey and Private Roy Miller paid a hurried visit to the town, when they were presented with gold medals on…

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Merriwa News. a Returned Soldier. Mr. K. Pickering

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

Mr. K. Pickering (son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Pickering, Merriwa), who recently returned from the front, and who has been spending…

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Coolah Page. Hospital Wardsman Returned Soldier Appointed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 12

At the meeting of the Coolah Hospital Committee on Monday night, the resignation of the wardsman was accepted. In the meantime…

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Havilah Blocks for Soldiers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 24

The Director of Returned Soldiers' Settlement Branch has forwarded to Mr. Walter Hawkins lithos giving particulars of the blocks of land…

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Requests to Mr. Ashford. Agriculture at the High School. Stock Purchase Grants to Soldiers

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

Yesterday morning Mr. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Lands and Acting Minister for Agriculture, received two deputations, the first…

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General Birdwood "The Soul of Anzac." Intended Visit to Bathurst. Something About the Man

The Bathurst Times · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 4

Sir William Birdwood, as briefly announced in yesterday's "Times," has accepted an invitation to visit Bathurst…

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Increased Allowance for Soldiers. Melbourne

Leader · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 5

The Repatriation Act was amended to-day empowering Deputy-Controllers to increase the sustenance allowance given to soldiers while…

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Soldiers Memorial Coatcert. New Edison Phonograph

Molong Argus · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 2

We had the pleasure of hearing the other night the new Edison Diamond Disc Concert Phonograph re-produce some excellent items by…

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Soldiers' Memorial Sports and Concert

Molong Argus · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 5

We would remind the public that the Soldiers' Memorial Sports takes place on the Molong Recreation Ground on Monday next, and…

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Lyndhurst Soldiers Memorial

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 2

A meeting was held at Lyndhurst on Wednesday night last for the purpose of taking into consideration the disposal of a credit Balance of funds held by the…

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