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

The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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Wounded Man's Painful Journey. Rockhampton

Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 2

John Hornsey, 32, was thrown from his horse at [?] was admitted to Rockhampton Hospital, after a Journey occupying 24 hours…

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Portuguese Rejoice. Over War Debt Settlement. Lisbon, This morning

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 1

The populace have received with enthusiasm the debt settlement of the Portuguese Government with Britain. The secondary school teachers,…

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Is War Coming Italian Activity on Frontier Nervous Tension Caused London

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 2

The "Daily Sketch" publishes the results of investigations of a British Army intelligence ex-officer touring the Italian side of the Franco-Italian…

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Civil War the Managuan Outbreak a Desperate Battle Food for Vultures Managua

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 2

The bloodiest battle of the present civil war in Nicaragua has ended at Pearl Lagoon, where, after three days' fighting, the…

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Wounded in the Wilds Pea Rifle Victim in Bush Hut. Supplies Carried Miles

National Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 2

Allen Crago, the 17 year old son of Mr. Crago, a Burwood flour miller, and nephew of Mr. W. H. Crago, of Bathurst, is putting up a…

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An Ancient Unknown Soldier

Leader · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 7

Three coffins, one of which contains the skeleton of what is believed to have been a soldier killed in battle during the Wars of the Roses,…

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Soldiers' Memorial Carillon Notes Popularity of Carillons As Memorials

National Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 7

A few Bathurstians are still of the opinion that a carillon is not a suitable memorial for our soldiers. Many civic and other bodies throughout the…

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Race Meeting Soldiers' Club

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 4

The race meeting held under the auspices of the Collaroy Soldiers' Settlement Race Club on the Soldiers' Settlement on Monday, 3rd…

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Dodged the War Then Drowned in Murray Albury

National Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

John Morris, aged 34, a native of Muswellbrook, who went uninjured, right through the great war, was drowned while bathing in the…

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Through Ike War Un- Scathed. Then Dies by Drowning. ALBURY

Leader · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 5

John Harris, who was a native of Muswellbrook, was drowned while bathing In the Murray River. He entered the water with a ten-year-old…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Belle Competition

National Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

Considerable interest is being evinced in the belle competition inaugurated to provide funds for the Carillon Two belles haves been nominated…

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Welcome Home

Leader · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 3

Sir Arthur and Lady Richard were hidden to a hearty welcome by the Millions Club, of which Sir Arthur is president, on Wednesday evening, Sir…

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War Service Homes. Two Warrants of Possession Granted

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 3

At the Lithgow court of petty sessions on Wednesday the War Service Homes Commission applied for warrants of possession against Ernest Edward…

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For China British Marines and Vessels Ready Does it Mean War? Japan Supports China London

National Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 3

One thousand marines at Chatham, Plymouth, and Portsmouth depots, are ready to proceed to China and may sail next week…

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Soldiers' Memorial Enthusiastic Ladies Arranging the Stallholders

National Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 2

A well attended meeting of the ladies' committee of the Bathurst Soldiers' Memorial was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, Mrs…

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Death of Famous War Correspondent. London

Leader · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 4

The death is announced of Mr. Martin Donohue, the famous journal let correspondent. Mr. Donohue began his Journalistic career in…

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Soldiers Reunion

National Advocate · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 2

The members or the Bathurst District Soldiers' Association will hold its next reunion at Heath's Cafe to-morrow night, commencing at 8 p.m. A…

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Love Tragedy a Woman Wounded a Cripple and a Gun Adelaide

National Advocate · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 2

A shooting affray occurred at South Parklands to-day as a result of which Nellie Sharp, 15, was admitted to hospital suffering from bullet wounds…

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For China 4 Battalions on the Way Does it Mean War? LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 2

It is stated that the War Office has ordered four battalions to China. No great importance should be attached to the statement as there is…

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Will It be War?

Orange Star · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 3

An armoured car company has been ordered to hold itself in readiness lo proceed to China, The company consists of 130…

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