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

The wars & local soldiers, 1929

514 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 26

Women and War a Force for Peace Mr. Lloyd George on Disarmament London

National Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 4

Mr. Lloyd George speaking to 10,000 women in Albert Hall where Miss Nancy Samuel, the 22 year old daughter of Sir Herbert Samuel was…

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War Mystery Cleared Up. The Lost 24th Battalion. Father’s Humble Treasures. LONDON

Leader · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 5

Some light has been thrown on the mystery of the complete disppearance of a whole company of the 24th battalion of the A.I.F., which went into…

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A New Organisation at Gulgong. "Diggers and Cobbers" Gulgong Returned Soldiers Active

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 21

A social organisation to be known as the Gulgong District Diggers and Cobbers Association was formed at a meeting of returned soldiers…

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Returned Soldiers Enthusiastic Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 20

An enthusiastic meeting of the local returned soldiers was held at the School of Arts on Saturday night last, with Mr. G. Tuckey presiding…

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War Gratuity Loan Redemption

National Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 4

Although the Federal Loan maturing on May 31 amounts to only £2,790,000, the average individual holding is small, being about £300. Owners…

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Famous Soldier Remarkable War Prediction

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 6

The descriptions received by recent mails of Marshal Foch's impressive funeral in Paris recall an extraordinary prediction by the late Lord…

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War Gratuity Loan Redemption

Leader · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 1

Although the Federal Loan maturing on 31st May. amounts to only £2,790,000, the average individual holding is small, being about £.100…

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Nobody Wants War London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 1

Speaking at the British Legion conference, at which the Australian representative is Mr. Turnbull, the Prince of Wales urged for a…

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War Gratuities Loan Redemption Commonwealth Bank Notice

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 12

Although the Federal loan maturing on May 31 amounts to only £2 790,000 the average individual holding is small being about £300…

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Startling War Figures

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 2

Two British periodicals, the Life of Faith and the Dawn, have been publishing startling figures regarding the costliness of war it is said that…

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The Scientific Savage. Development of War

Leader · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 3

Mr. Lloyd George has recently been saying in tho “Daily News” that modern war is scientist [?]. As everybody knows, Mr. Lloyd George,…

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The Soldiers' Friend Souvenir From South Africa Katoomba

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 4

Many Australian soldiers who travelled to the war via Durban, South Africa, have pleasant recollections of Miss Ethel Campbell, of Durban, who…

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War Gratuity Loan, Redemption

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 2

Although the Federal loan maturing on May 31 amounts, to only £2,790,000, the average individual holding is small, being about £300…

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Gulgong Town council Trusteeship of Anzac Park. the Financial Position. Aeroplane Landing Ground

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 3

The Mayor (Aid. J. H. Stahl) presided at the last fortnightly meeting of the Gulgong Town Council on Wednesday evening last. Others present…

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Remarkable War Prediction

Leader · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 2

The descriptions received by recent malls of Marshal Foch's funeral in Paris recall an extraordinary prediction by the late Lord Roberts in…

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Motor Runs Amok Anzac Parade Sensation Driver Sent to Gaol Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 3

Screaming women in a motor car travelling along Anzac Parade on May 14 attracted the attention of Constable Casey, who said that the car…

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War Reparations How Germany Shall Pay the French Proposals Paris

National Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 1

The creditor Powers have sent a memorandum to Dr. Schacht declaring they are prepared to accept, firstly, an honored annuity of £102,500,000 for…

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War Ata Ws v. MAGPIES

Leader · Monday 27 May 1929 · page 6

Playing at the Association grounds on Saturday. War a tabs defeated Magpies by 3 to nil. The scorers were C. Press. R. Eylen and R. Thomas. A…

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Bathurst Soldiers Memorial Carillon Notes

National Advocate · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 1

The foundation of the tower has been completed. The cost was increased due to the concrete piers having to go down 47 feet instead of 40 feet 6 inches…

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Cenotaph Incident Soldiers Accept Apology SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 3

The State Council of the Returned Soldiers' League to-day decided to accept the apology of the Undergraduates Association in connection with the…

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