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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 5 of 20

A Libel on Our Soldiers. Sir John, Monash’s Denial. MELBOURNE

Leader · Monday 4 April 1927 · page 5

The allegations made in the House of Commons by Lieut—Col. La[?]bert Ward, on the Australian methods of disciplining troops in war time, are…

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Tug-of-war Incident

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 2

While taking part in a tug-of-war at the St. Patrick's Day celebrations on the Sports Ground on March 19. Sydney Shirlaw was asked by a mate…

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Celebration of Anzac Day

Leader · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 2

Following on the above meeting, another one was held in order to make arrangements for the celebrating of An[?] Day…

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Returned Soldiers' League Dispute Over Presidency

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 1

The Stats Council of the Returned Soldiers' League, which met in Sydney Wednesday, after expressing regret at the resignation of Colonel A. W…

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Mr. Dooley and the Duke. Retained Soldiers Indignant

Leader · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 1

At a largely[?]attended indignation meeting at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, at Katoomba, on Monday, a [?]on was carried expressing ro[?]…

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Returned Soldiers League

Leader · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 6

The State Council of the Returned So[?]ers’ League, which met In Sydney on Wednesday, a[?]ter expressing regret at the resignation of Colonel A. W…

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Anzac Services

Leader · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 6

All the clergy of Orange, with the head of the Salvation Army, are asked, as patriots and friends of the An[?] to assist in the united service in [?]…

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Stabbing Affray Two Italians Wounded MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 2

An Italian woman, Anna Montano, 45, of North Melbourne, and her son, Donald Montano, 23, were wounded in a stabbing affray at…

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Tragedy at Gibraltar. Colonel Fatally Wounded. London, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 1

Col. J. Fitzgerald, commanding the second battalion of East Surreys at Gibraltar, paid ids usual afternoon visit to the orderly room, accompanied by…

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Miracles of Courage. British Seamen in the War

Leader · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 3

The British Prime Minister (Mr. Baldwin) gave a fascinating review or England’s maritime greatness, including some little-known deeds performed…

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War Clouds. Russia Massing Troops. Ominous Signs in the East. Tokio. This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 1

Apparently Chang-Tso-Lin in Pekin has declared war on the Soviet Government. The papers here are full of accounts of the raid on the Soviet…

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Jibes at British Soldiers. “It’s a Cad’s Game, Tommy.” SHANGHAI

Leader · Monday 11 April 1927 · page 6

Circulars are being distributed among British troops attempting to cause disaffection. One circular says: British soldiers, why stick to the…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Monday, 25th APRIL

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1927 · page 5

A public meeting, convened by the Mayor (Alderman F. H. Myors), was held at the Town Hull on Monday evening to make arrangements for the…

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Anzac Day

Leader · Wednesday 20 April 1927 · page 2

The attention of all the returned soldiers of Orange and district is drawn to the advertisement, in this issue, wherein all soldiers are…

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Land for Soldiers. 750,000 Acr[?] at Hillston. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 20 April 1927 · page 2

The Returned Soldlers’ League has received as in[?]mation from the Minister for Lands, to the effect that it is probable that the State Government…

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Anzac Day. Hotels to Close. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 21

The Premier, Mr. Lang, states that steps are being taken for the issue of a proclamation closing the hotels between the horn's of 10.30…

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Oberon Soldiers' Memorial

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 3

The winner of the valuable heifer given as a prize by Mr. Burns in connection with the above, offered some very good advice on the question of…

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Anzac Day

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 4
Also in Leader

Monday will be Anzac Day--the celebration of that glorious and ever to be remembered achievement of Gallipoli, which made Australia a nation and…

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Liquor on Anzac Day

National Advocate · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 2

The Governor-in-Council has approved of the issue of a proclamation under the provisions of the Liquor Act., directing that no licensee shall…

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