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

The wars & local soldiers, 1930

410 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 21

Anzac Day

Leader · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 4

Upturned Soldiers’ leagues all over the west seem bent on making Anzac Day, next month, the beat celebration yet Up at Narromine, the soldiers of…

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Desertion and Cowardice 284 British Soldiers Shot During War LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 2

In the House of Commons Mr. T. Shaw, Minister for War, informed Mr. Matters that 264 soldiers were shot in wartime for desertion, and 18 for…

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Anzac Day Liquor

Leader · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 6

Ansae Day falls on April 15. and as usual, it is expected that all hotelkeepers throughout the Stale will close their doors op till 1 o'clock, in…

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War in China Nanking Is Resisting Shanghai

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 1

Nanking is preparing to resist the advance of the allied northern and north-western armies under Yen-hsi-Shan, who announces that to-morrow…

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Returned Soldiers' Auxiliary

Leader · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 6

A meeting of the Ladles' Auxiliary of the Returned Soldiers League was held on Wednesday afternoon, and those present were: Mesdames…

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Bathurst War Memorial Scholarships Awarded

National Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1930 · page 2

At a meeting of the Board of Control of the Bathurst Soldiers and Sailors' War Memorial Scholarship Fund it was decided to award two scholarships for…

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Another War Victim Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 3

Miss Ivy Tottenham, a friend of Street, Bondi, stated at the Coroner's Francis Griffiths (39). of Curlewis inquiry to-day into Griffiths' death on…

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100 Lives Sacrificed Poignant War Story London

National Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 2

A poignant little-known tragedy of the war was revealed with the arrival at Chatham to-day of the remains of an officer and 57 men. victims of…

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Nearly Ended War Spy's Successful Ruse How Austria Was Saved Vienna

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 1

An amazing story of two spies who nearly ended the war in the opening weeks is revealed in a hook by Colonel Seelinger, the famous military expert…

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Two War Spies An Amazing Story VIENNA Thursday

National Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1930 · page 4

An amazing story of two spies who nearly ended the World War in the opening week is revealed in a book by Colonel Fooliger…

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A Welcome Home. At Forest Reds

Leader · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 6

Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Harris. who were married recently at Orange la report which was inadvertently omitted from the Press)—Mrs. Haris Is the…

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Anzac Day Sports. Military and Civiklian Events

Leader · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 5

A new departure in the manner celebrating the afternoon of An[?] Day baa been decided upon by members of the local Light…

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Palestine War Arabs to Blame The Jews Exonerated LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 3

THE REPORT of the commission on the Palestine disturbances in August last was presented to Parliament to-day. The Commission…

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Symbol of Hate War Gun Near Foundation Memorial Ven. Archdeacon Oakes' Successful Protest

National Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 2

The Rev. G. Spencer Oakes. in a letter to the Bathurst Council read at last night's meeting protested, on Memorial committee, against the…

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Anzac Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 10

The Rylstone diggers are making a big effort on Anzac Day, April 25. As in the past there will be an undenominational church service…

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Sensational Chase. Constable Wounded. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 6

During a sensational chase after a stolen motor car, in-the city early this morning. Constable Brown fell from the wireless patrol…

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A Dire War[?]

National Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 2

The direct warning in the Bible is denounced against those who worship the "beast and his Image." Speculation is rile among students of the…

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AFTER 11 YEARS 57 War Victims Buried in Common Grave London

National Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 7

After 11½ years, 57 victims of H.M.S. Glatton were burled in a single grave at Gillingham. H.M.S. Glatton caught fire in…

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Abolished Death Penalty for Cowardice in War Wild Scenes in House of Commons London

National Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 2

"There was not a single Australian executed in the last war. Does anyone suggest that the Australian troops did not fight as gallantly as our own,…

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Anzac Day Meeting

Leader · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 2

A public meeting will be held at down Hall, this afternoon, at 4 o’clock, for the purpose of making [?] for the suitable…

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