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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 7 of 64

Rydal. Welcome Home to Lieut. Thew

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 3

In the local hall on Saturday night the public welcome homo to Lieut. Stanley Thew, for enthusiasm and attendance, was equal to any previous event, of the kind. The hall was…

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Milthorpe News. Final Welcome Home at Forest Reefs

Leader · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

The residents of Forest Reefs are arranging the final welcome home to their soldiers, the last having returned. It win take tho form of a…

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Divorce Suit Soldier's Unfaithful Wife Case in Bathurst Court

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 1

Sitting in matrimonial jurisdiction in the District Court yesterday, Judge Armstrong dealt with the petition of Arthur John Symonds, a returned…

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Offending Ex-soldiers Judge Suggests Special Treatment Goulburn

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 4

Before Judge Bevan, at the Quarter Sessions, a returned soldier was charged will forging and [?]tering a cheque at Cooma for £ 3 7s. Accused who pleas…

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Soldiers' Memorial Building in Disfavor. Committee's Enthusiastic Discussion

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the Bathurst Soldiers' Memorial Committee was held at the Town Hall last night, Mayor (Ald. Ennis) presiding over a fair…

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Soldier's Unfaithful Wife Bathurst Divorce Case

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

It is not very often that the Bathurst District Court has a divorce suit on its lists, but yesterday provided the exception to the rule, when Arthur…

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Blackheath. Soldiers Combine

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 1

The inaugural meeting of the R.S. and S.I.L. in the 'Heath was held in the S. of Arts on Friday evening. The State organiser, Mr. Lucas, was present, and delivered a…

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Oakey Park. Presentation to Soldiers

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 3

A very pleasant social was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Brennan, sen., on Saturday night, the occasion being a presentation to Lance-Cpl. Jim Brennan and Gunner…

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Two Shot. at Manly Hotel. Man Dead, Woman Wounded

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 14

Charles L. Minchin, aged about 40 years, was shot dead at the Hotel Steyne, Manly, shortly before to o'clock on Wednesday…

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Street Battle Lively Times in Ireland. Several Persons Wounded. London, Wednesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

The Irish authorities have instituted a new system of military police patrols. Nothing serious occurred in Dublin, the crowds merely, jeering…

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Unemployed Soldiers Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 4

Lively scenes occurred at a meeting of the Brisbane sub-branch of the Re­turned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League.7…

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Returned Soldier Fined

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

A returned soldier named William Crowe, 38, described as a laborer, was fined 5/ by Mr. J. D. Walker C.M. at the Bathurst Police Court this morning…

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A Soldier's Complaint of Departmental Delays (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 3

Sir,—I shall be pleased it you will bring the undermentioned facts before the public about the way the Repatriation staff at the Lands…

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Sports at Gulgong. Held by Returned Soldiers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 23

A successful days' sports took place in Gulgong on Anniversary Day (January 26), under the auspices of the Gulgong sub-branch of…

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£1000 Gift. Offered by Mr. Fred McMASTESR. Tennis and Soldiers' Memorial

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 19

Speaking at a luncheon given recently to the British Isles' Davis Cup representatives by the State Government, Mr. Fred D…

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German Prisoners Gay Welcome Home London, Thursday Night

The Bathurst Times · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

Advices from Berlin state that thousands of persons, headed by bands, welcomed the return of 200 navel [?] from Searpa Flow…

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Further Falls on Exchange. Serious Effects in Britain. Germany's War Criminals. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 4

Sterling exchange in New York showed a further fall on Wednesday. It opened at 3.24 dollars, improved to 3.31, fell to 3.19¼ and finaly recovered to 3.25 dollars…

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Very Latest Cables (Australian Cable Association Messages.) the German War Criminals. Paris

Leader · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 6

M. Lehaner has resigned. He refuses to transmit to the Allies the list for the extradition of the German war criminals…

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Germany's War Criminals. List Causes Excitement and Resentment. Determined French Spirit. London, Thursday Night

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 4

United Service.--The presentation of a booklet of 200 pages giving the names and charges against German war criminals wanted by the Allies, has thrown German…

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Soldiers' Memorial Meeting

Molong Argus · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 5

A meeting of the Soldiers' Memorial Sports Committee was held at the Town, Hall last night, with Mayor Betts in the chair. Mr Alcorn, sec. submitted a…

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