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

The wars & local soldiers, 1921

876 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 26 of 44

Championship Tug-of-war. Ragged Six's Great Win

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 3

The champions of Lithgow, the Ragged Six, as the result of a challenge, tried conclusions with Berger's paint' factory team in Sydney on Saturday. The Ragged Six…

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The Leader and Stock and Station News. Wednesday, May 25, 1921. Local and General. to War Workers

Leader · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 2

The ladies of the Red Cross and [?] way workers are specially [?] [?] attend the Town Hall [?] afternoon at o'clock to meet [?]…

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Domain Riot Returned Soldier Charged Destruction of A.L.P. Banner Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 2

An echo of the recent disturbance in the Domain was heard in the Central Police Court this afternoon, when a one-armed soldier, Ernest Wellinds,…

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Riots in Egypt. Five Killed, 45 Wounded. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 15

Serious rioting against the Government is reported from Egpyt. At Cairo fifteen persons were wounded in the riots, and at…

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Religious Fanatics Extraordinary Affair in South Africa Many Killed and Wounded Capetown

National Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 2

An extraordinary position has existed in the Queenstown district for some time. It was brought to a climax to-day. A native seet styled the…

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Cudgegong Council. Another War Trophy. Cudgegong Bridge Lighting the Union Jack at Schools

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 12

The fortnightly meeting of the Cudgegong Council was held on Tuesday, Present: Aldermen H. May (Mayor), V. D. Cox, G. F…

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Domain Outrage Breaking Up A. L. P. Meeting Returned Soldier Bound Ove Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 2

Ernest Wellings, a one armed returned soldier was charged at the central Police Court to-day with ro[?] behavior in the Sydney Domain on…

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War Gratuity Bonds

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 4

The Federal Government proposes to cash war gratuity bonds this month, to the extent of an additional £2,000,000. Cash payments have been made by the Government…

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Irish War a Darling Deed Dublin Customs House Fired Troops and Redels in Conflict Many Casualties. London

National Advocate · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 2

It Is officially stated, at Dublin that n largo party of Sinn Feiners this afternoon set fire to the Customs House at Dublin (one of the finest…

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Soldiers' Memorial & Recreation Ground Committee. a Queen Competition to Be Held

Molong Argus · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 1

A meeting of the Soldiers' Memorial and Recreation Ground committee was held at the Town Hall on Friday night last. Present—Messrs Utz…

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Wentworth Falls. Soldiers' Memorial

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 3

The final meeting of the Citizens Committee took place in the School of Arts on Wednesday night. The chairman was Dr. McIntyre Sinclair, president, with Cr. Savage…

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Meeting at Soldiers' Club

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 6

A general meeting of the Lithgow sub-brach of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. was held at the soldier's club on Monday night. Mr. Frank Suffolk occupied the chair. General…

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A War Veteran

National Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 2

On arrival at the Royal Hotel Orange their Excellencies Sir Walter and Lady Davdson were met by Ald L. Treweeke (chairman of the…

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War Prisoners Trials at Leipsig a Light Sentence London

National Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 2

A message from Leipsig States that the German Sergeant Helnan, who was charged with the ill-treatment of prisoners at the Heine Camp, has been…

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Irish War the Customs House Fire Further Details. Sinn Further Wrapped in the Flames. London

National Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 2

It is now established that at least three Sinn Felners were trapped by the flames in the Dublin Customs House fire and committed suicide…

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Molong Rueen Competition Soldiers' Memorial

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 2

It has been decided to hold a Queen competition in Molong in aid of the Soldiers Memorial. The project was most enthusiastically…

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Soldier-settlements Dismissal of an Officer Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 2

The service of Mr. John Grant McGoosan, a clerical officer in the returned soldier settlement branch of the Lands Department, have been…

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Anzac Day Celebrations. (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 1

Sir,—"Jack Boot" ("Guardian," May 23) Is "annoyed with me and wishes to break me." As you are probably aware, there are at least…

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War Pensions

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 2

When the question of war pensions was mentioned to Senator Millen he reiterated his previous statement to the effect that no general instructions had been issued that…

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War on Straying Dogs. a Bathurst Crusade

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 2

Following on remarks by the P.M. the Bathurst police are waging war on stray dogs in that centre. As was to be expected, complaints are made that the…

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