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

The wars & local soldiers, 1931

422 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 22

Schneider Trophy Italy's Participation Doubtful "Next War Fought in Air," Says Minister Rome

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 1

The Air. Minister (Signor Balba), introducing the air estimates, cast a doubt on' Italy's participation in the Schneider Trophy. He explained…

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Back to “Pre-War Dara.”

Leader · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 2

Attest inn Is drawn to the splendid winter lines. Including blankets down and kapok quilts, advertised by Marres Clark and Co. Ltd. In this issue…

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MANILDRA. Anzac Day

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 11

Is the memory of Anzac dying out? Not in Manildra! that is, if we are to judge by the attendance at the united service on Saturday…

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In Remembrance. Memorial Anzac Service. Great Commemorative Gathering

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 4

Rosemary! Remembered in heart and thought were the brave Anzacs by one of the largest commemorative services yet held in…

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"Spirit of Anzac" Interesting Address to Methodist Brotherhood

National Advocate · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 2

Addressing the Methodist Men's Brotlierho od at the monthly meeting of that body in the William Strict school hall last night, Major P…

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Soldier’s Auxiliary

Leader · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the Returned Soldiers Ladies Auxiliary will be held at the Memorial Hall this afternoon, at 4 o’clock, for the purpose of [?]…

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Milk War the People Benefit Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 2

The milk war, which started in the dairying suburbs of Sydney, Parramatta, Burwood, Rockdale, Concord and other like suburbs has now spread into…

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Returned Soldiers' League Meeting

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 2

A special general meeting of the Bathurst branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Association will be held at the Red Rose Cafe to-night al 8 p.m…

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Lidsdale. Excting Tug-o-war Contests' Locals Win

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 2

The third round of the euchre tournament, was completed at the Central Dancing Palais on Saturday night. Messrs. H. Weinert and H…

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Returned Soldiers' Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 5

The general meeting of all returned soldiers has been called for next Wednesday night and all returned men are asked to attend, as…

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Raiding Constable Alleged Use of Soldier's Badge Newcastle

National Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 1

AT THE Newcastle Police Court to-day, Mr. Stevenson S.M., discharged Constable Kenny of Newcastle Police on a charge of…

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Gang Murder Mystery at Newcastle One Man Dead—Others Wounded NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 4

Harry Brooks, aged 40 a single m[?] of Charlestown died in Newcastle Hospital at 9.15 to-day. Brooke was one of the victims of a double…

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Moolarben Anzac Commemoration

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 1

Anzac Day was celebrated on Wednesday, the 6th of May at the local school. Excellent addresses were given by Mr. MacArthur and…

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Hamilton and Anzac Reply to Critic the Commander's Place London

National Advocate · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 2

"My armor is proof against this particular attack," said Sir Ian Hamilton to-day to the special representative of "The Sun,' speaking by…

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Anzac Day Protest (To the Editor)

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 6

Sir, -- In a recent issue it was stated that a number of residents protested against the Annandale by election being held on Anzac Day…

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Bread War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 9

The bread war which has threatened for some time, began in carnest on Tuesday. One firm which supplies Gulgong bread, advertised…

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Volunteer Workers Stoned As They Ran Attack at Newcastle A Constable Wounded

National Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 3

SHORTLY after 8 a.m. to-day a mob of about 200 men rushed gangs of volunteer workers working on the steamer Noora at…

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War Reservations Mean Little to League Geneva

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2

With Japan abstaining from voting and Poland and Jugo-Slavia making reservations, the League committee adopted the draft convention…

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Newcastle Trouble Protest by Returned Soldiers Newcastle

National Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2

The returned soldiers section of the waterside workers made a strong protest to-day against yesterday's attack by Federation men. They think…

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Local and General News Soldiers’ A[?]

Leader · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the [?] Soldiers’ Auxiliary will be [?] the Memorial Hall on Wednesday afternoon, at 1 o’ clock…

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