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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 9 of 64

Presentation to Soldier

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 3

Sapper A. Soutor, who returned from the front some time ago, was, on Saturday night, at his resilience, tendered a social and presentation by Oakey Park residents…

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Welcome Home

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 16

A public welcome home will be tendered to Driver P. S. Maloney, in Mr. Batten's Hall, Lue, on Friday night, February 20…

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Soul of Anzac General Birwoood's Visit Arrangements for Reception

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 2

A public meeting was held at the Town Hall last night to consider the Lost steps to be taken to welcome and entertain General Sir William…

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Murder Australian Soldier Charged. Crime in Clasgow Park. Another Man and Two Women Involved

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday Night. An Australian soldier named Albert Thomas Fraser has been arrested at Belfast, with another man…

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Soldier's Gratuity Details Still in Doubt. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 2

The Prime Minister stated, pending settlement of the conditions of payment of the War Gratuity and its authorisation by Parliament, the…

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Relief for Soldier Victims. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 2

Soldier victims of the marine engineers' strike are to be granted sustenance by the Government…

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An Imposter Man with Soldier's Badge Fine of £5 ORANGE

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. Helm, P.M., indulged in some [?]lain speaking when dealing with a [?] man named Thomas Smith, alias Oswald Smith, at the police court…

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Soldier Strike Victims. Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 16

Under certain conditions, returned soldiers rendered idle through the maritime strike will be granted sustenance allowance…

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Blind Soldiers [?]ea Company

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 16

The Blind Soldiers' Tea Company, Ltd., a[?]tises most delicious blend of Ceylo[?], distinct in…

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Workless soldiers a Melbourne Demonstration. Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 2

A deputation of returned soldiers who are out of employment as the result of the shipping strike, this afternoon waited on the Prime…

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Welcome Home at Garra

Molong Argus · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 6

In the Garra Hall on Wednesday last a public welcome was extended to Chap lain-Captain G. Pitt[?]drigh, and his bride, who hails from New Zealand, was…

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War Precautions in Peace

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

It doesn't matter whether the engineers' strike is most stupid and far-reaching. Nor does it matter if the shipowners are attempting to…

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The War Criminals. a French View

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

The "Times" Paris correspondent, commenting on the German refusal to give up war criminals, states that Marshal Foch's estimate of Gorman mentality is proving…

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Opening of Parliament Pre War Ceremonials. Rain Spoils Spectacle. London, February 10

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

The first State opening of Parliament since 1914 was observed with full ceremonials. The King and Queen drove in State through the…

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War Act in Peace Federal Government Condemned. Mr. Holman's Attack. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

Referring to-day to the proclamation issued by the Federal Government under the War Precautions Act, in connection with the Engineers'…

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Salute of Guns Returned Soldiers Protest Consideration for Shell Shooked Perth

The Bathurst Times · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

The returned soldiers here are protesting against the proposed salute or 47 guns on the arrival of the new Governor next Sunday, as the reports are…

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Alleged Murder Australian Soldier's Dramatic Arrest. London

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

Albert Fraser, described as an Australian soldier. Jim Rollins and two girls were arrested somewhat dramatically for complicity in the death of…

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Vice-regal Salute. W.a. Soldiers Object

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

The Western Australian Soldiers' Association is protesting against a salute of 1.7 guns being fired to welcome the new Governor, on the ground that it will have a bad effect on…

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Earlier Cables. Reds Hold Odessa. Trades Unionists and Soldiers. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. Lloyd George states that the housing problem is unsolved because trade-unions will not permit 35,000 ex-soldiers to work. United States cotton exports will be…

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German War Criminals to Be Tried in Germany. Paris

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

Reuter's Berlin correspondent reports that the Minister for Justice. Herr Schiffer, stated that the Supreme State Attorney is…

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