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

The wars & local soldiers, 1927

394 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 20 of 20

Bold Bandits Sensational Cafe Raid Many Killed and Wounded Belgrade

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 December 1927 · page 2

A shocking affair occurred at a restaurant at Strumnitza as the result of a ligh[?]ning raid by a gang of bandits from Bulgaria. A fusilade of…

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War and Famine Thousands of Chinese Leave China SHANGHAI

National Advocate · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 5

According to the annual report of the Chinese Economic Bureau, war and famine has driven 1,000.000 Shantung residents into Manchuria…

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The Next War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 December 1927 · page 11

If the delegates were personally honestly desirous of abolishing war— which really means force—they need never have left their own country,…

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Prickly Pear War Declared

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 December 1927 · page 4

Immediate steps are to be taken the Commonwealth Prickly Pear Beard to combat the Spread of the pest. The board has decided to…

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Returned Soldiers’ Monthly Meeting

Leader · Wednesday 14 December 1927 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Orange sub-branch or the Returned Soldiers and Sailors’ Imperial Langue was held at the Memorial Hall on Monday…

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Big War Jaw Fatalities. Britain’s Death List. LONDON

Leader · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 12

The Secretary for Air, Sir Samuel Hoare, replying to a question In the House of Commons, to-day, said that 1117 people were killed in Britain…

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Victimising Returned Soldiers. Postal Department’s Method. SYDNEY

Leader · Saturday 17 December 1927 · page 4

The secretary of the Returned Soldiers’ League, Mr. Stan, who has been Inquiring Into the dismissal of returned soldiers from the Postal…

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Wounded by Glass

National Advocate · Monday 19 December 1927 · page 2

While playing near his home in Lambert Street yesterday. James McAndrew, aged 9 years, fell on a piece of glass and sustained a severe…

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Local News War Pensions Payment

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 December 1927 · page 4

War pensions, which would normally have been paid on Thursday, December 23, will be paid on Tuesday, December 20, and Wednesday, December 21…

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Late Mr. Cleeve Capable Official, Fine Citizen Splendid War Record

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 December 1927 · page 12

As briefly reported in last issue, Mr. Marwood Harold Cleeve, Police Magistrate for the Maitland district passed away late on Wednesday…

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McCAUGHEY Bequest. Soldiers' Children Benefit Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 December 1927 · page 8

The bequest of late Sir Samuel McCaughey for technical education of the children of deceased or totally incapacitated soldiers is…

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Edison and the Next War

Leader · Wednesday 21 December 1927 · page 7

That the European nations, sooner of later, will combine in a war against the United States Is the startling declaration made by Thomas Edison in…

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Gaoled for Life Returned Soldier Sentenced Perth

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 December 1927 · page 32

At the Criminal Court yesterday George Hearn. 50, returned soldier, was sentenced to imprisonment for life with, hard labor, for having…

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Our International Tug-of-war. Sydney

Leader · Friday 23 December 1927 · page 9

An International [?] of war took place on board the steamer [?] which arrived in Sydney to-day, that led to a quarrel among the members…

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Tug O' War Arouses Passions. Unpleasant Orama Incident. FREMANTLE, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 December 1927 · page 1

An international tug-o'-war, arranged by the Bishop of Tanganyika (East Africa), who was welfare officer, led to a quarrel on board the Oram a among…

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Reducing the War Debts. America Indignant. MONTREAL

Leader · Saturday 31 December 1927 · page 1

A Washington message states that Mr Kellogg has expressed surprise at the [?]aris press reports. Indicating the gra[?]tion of the French officials…

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