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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 5 of 22

Gang War Again. Week-Enl Crimes. SYDNEY. Sunday Night

Leader · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 2

Gangsters held away in Sydney again last night, when three man, including James Devine, wore [?]…

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Cheap Beer Liquor War at Lithgow "Coolers" Cheaper Than in Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 5

As a result of a "beer war" in Lithgow, arising out of competition between Richmond and other brews, beer is selling at fourperice a mug…

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GRIM S.P. War Mystery in Police Swoopings Government Move Indicated SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 2

AMAZING activity of special squads of police among alleged violators of the Gaming and Betting Act yesterday suggests that a special…

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Endurance Swim One-legged Soldier Wins

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 2

F. Roberts, a one-legged soldier[?] the endurance swimming of the Rush[?]tters Bay baths last night. He remained in the [?]…

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Local and [?] NEWS. Soldiers’s Aux[?]

Leader · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 2

The Returned Soldiers’ Ladles Auxiliary will meet at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o’clock…

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Was Bulgaria Bribed ? German Communist's War Story Berlin

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 1

There was a sensation in the Reichstag when a Communist, quoting from allegedly official documents, showed the German Government in 1915 paid…

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Soldiers’ Auxiliary

Leader · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 6

A meeting of the Returned Soldiers’ Ladies’ Auxiliary was held on Monday afternoon, and it was decided to held a fumble sale in an empty shop in…

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War Secret Revealed Sensation in German Parliament BERLIN

National Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 4

A sensation occurred in the Reichstag when a Communist, quoting official documents, showed that the German Government in 1015 paid King…

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Returned Soldiers. Retiring Secretary Wins Commendation

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 9

A meeting f the Molong subbranch of the Returned. Sailors and Soldiers' League was held in the Memorial Room at the Town…

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Indian Riots Many Killed and Wounded CALCUTTA

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 13

Fierce rioting between Hindus and Moslems, occurred at Cawnpore on Tuesday and to day following a demonstration in connection with…

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Woman Seriously Wounded Revolver in Coat Pocket Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 1

Late last night Mrs. Anna Pardey (54) proprietress of the Fitzroy Hotel, off Dowling -street, Darlinghurst, was found in a bedroom with a bullet…

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Cancer War Developing Offensive Canberra

National Advocate · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 2

Called by the Federal Department of Health, the second annual conference of organisations engaged in the fight against cancer will be held in…

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Anzac Park Council As Trustee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 March 1931 · page 13

Gulgong Town Council has at last been appointed Trustees of Anzac Park, Gulgong and a reserve for water supply purposes for the…

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Citizens' Dinner for Soldiers

National Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1931 · page 2

At a public meeting at the Town Hall last night called for the purpose of making arrangements for a citizens' dinner to returned soldiers on Anzac…

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Rioting in India. 20 Killed, 150 Wounded. CALCUTTA

Leader · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 4

Fierce rioting between Hindus and Moslems occurred at Cawnpore, on Tuesday and to-day. following demonstrations in connection with the…

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New Toys in China Plane As War Weapon Pleases Generals Peiping

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 6

Serious as is the civil war to the Chinese people, they can get some quiet amusement out of the little ways of Chinese generals--…

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Soldier Settlers at Young the Minister's Policy

National Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 5

Mr. C. E. Martin, M.L.A., for Young, has received the following from Mr. J. M. Tully, Minister for Lands: Sir,—I have now finally reviewed the…

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Anzac Day Arrangements for Recognition Procession and Addresses

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 4

A public meeting was held in the Mudgee Town Hall on Tuesday evening last for the purpose of making arrangements to fittingly…

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5 WOUNDED Lunatic at Passover Service BUDAPEST

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1931 · page 2

As the Passover service was opening at the principal Synagogue a man forced his way to the altar, and wildly commenced firing an automatic…

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Madiera Revolt State of War Declared Lisbon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1931 · page 1

The official declaration of a state of war, following the revolt of the army at Funchal, Madiera, was speedily followed by the despatch of 1000 soldiers…

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