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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Irish War an Ominous Lull. Destruction of Roads. Drilling Men Disturbed. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 2

The last week-end was one of the quietest in Dublin for months, but it is regarded as a lull before the storm Disquieting reports come from…

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Anzac Day. No State Holiday

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 9

The State Government has finally decided not to declare Anzac Day (which is Federal holiday) a public holiday. The Cabinet has…

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Anzac Day Mr. Dooley Explains

National Advocate · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 1

Mr. Dooley, Acting Premier stated to-day that he had received a communication from the Prime minister asking the Government to declare…

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War Trophies. Go Begging. in Me[?] Shire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 7

At the meeting of the Meroo Shire Council, on Wednesday a letter was read from the State War Trophy Committee asking for the…

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The Soldier Settlers Splendid Displays

National Advocate · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 2

Amongst the leading features of the Pavilion, is the non competitive exhibit of produce, from the local soldiers' settlements. The Montavella…

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Anzac Church Parade

Leader · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 5

Sunday, the 24th April (Anzac Sunday) will be observed by the local returned soldiers in attending on that day no less than three church parades…

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Checkmated Government Arrogance and the Country Anzac Day As a Holiday

The Bathurst Times · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

The Cowra branch of the Returned Soldiers' League recently asked the local Municipal Council to have Anzac Day (April 25) gazetted as a public…

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"Paddisons" are, backed by the "People." War Trophies

The Bathurst Times · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

Among the many interesting displays in the main pavilion on the showground is that formed by the collection of war trophies and…

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Irish War Catholics Threatened with Dismissal. Underground Dump in Dublin London

National Advocate · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

Owing to the murder and persecurtion of isolated South Ulster Protestnats in the Be[?]st district shopkeepers are considering the dismissal…

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Earlier Cables. Great British Strike. Ugly Temper of the Miners. France's War Damages. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

The strike situation was discussed in the House of Commons on Tuesday, speakers strongly urging a settlement. Sir Robert Home said the suggestion that…

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Soldiers', Sailors, Mothers, Wives and Widows Assn

Leader · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 5

A most successful meeting of the council of the above association, presided over by Mrs. Pownall, was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday…

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Long Wait Land for Soldiers Gulgong

The Bathurst Times · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 1

It is now over twelve months since four returned soldiers applied for four blocks which constitute the Spring Ridge (No. 2) Estate. About eight…

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Wentworth Falls. Visit of Sir Walter Davidson. Unvelling Soldiers' Memorial

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 3

Wednesday morning broke rainy and with a thick mist. A few minutes after noon the State Governor, Sir. Walter Davidson, accompanied by Dame Margaret Davidson…

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Returned Men's Kally

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

Returned soldiers and then supporters are cordially invited to attend a smoke concert in the Oddfellows Hall to night, when addresses will be…

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Irish War More Murders. London

National Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

Ireland's tragic list of cold blooded shootings for the past twenty-four hours total 12. John Wemar and expoliceman and John Gallaghan, were…

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Returned Soldier Fiance Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

Allan Lloyd, 25, a tram conductor, who lived at 92 Buckingham street City, murdered Gladys ivy Merril, 19, at her home in Wellington-street…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Arrangements for a Town Canvass. Appeal to the Councils Observance of Anzac Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 1

A [?] attended [?] of the promoters of the Mudgee Fallen [?] Memorial was held at Mudgee in the [?] Hall, on…

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British War Medals

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 10

All who embarked in the A.I.F. up to March 3, 1916, are requested to hand in their names and particulars to Mr W. I. Nelthorpe, hon…

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The Governor's Visit. and the Proposed Tug-of-war

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 2

The proposed visit by the Governor is exciting some interest locally. His Excellency is a genial gentleman, one who makes himself at home amidst any surroundings…

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Implements of War Should They Be in Schools Education Director's Opposition

The Bathurst Times · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 3

Mr. Pater Board, Director of Education in N.S.W., says— "The desire to place implements of war in public schools is hard to…

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