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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 6 of 22

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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Finest Men Were Lost in War Reason Why Some Girls Are Bachelors

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1931 · page 5

Miss Ishbel Macdonald, daughter of the British Prime Minister, speaking at the Bachelor Girls' Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Hall,…

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Anzac Day Celebrations

National Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 2

There was a fair attendance at last night's mooting in the Town Hall to discuss arrangements for Anzac Day celebrations. The meeting was called…

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New Toys in China 'Plane As War Weapon Pleases Generals Peiping

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 3

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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Baden Powell Soldier and Scout

Leader · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 8

The producing of a man to be the number or model in any great situation is a slow. [?] process, he cause [?] Fate, [?]…

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Anzac Day. United Service, Followed by Basket Picnic

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 8

A public meeting was held at the Town Hall on Thursday night to make arrangements for the observance of Anzac Day. There were…

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An Anzac Day Message

National Advocate · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 2

Forget Winburndale, Charlton, Lang, Scullin, Bavin, Lyons, and all other divisions, and meet as Australians in the Burlington Theatre on Auzac Day…

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Anzac Day Preparations for Celebrations Prelimary Arrangements

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 7

A full meeting of the [?] of the A[?] and Arm[?] took place in the [?] Room at the [?]…

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Correspondence Anzac Day Dinner (To the Editor)

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 6

Sir,—In your issue of even date appears a letter from Digger Dinnen, recitizen's dinner to bo held on Anzac night. Let me first of all…

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King Alfonso Abdicates New Regime Established Monarch's Fear of Civil War Frantic Enthusiasm in Madrid Madrid

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 1

Alfonso, the last of the Bourbon monarchs, threw in his hand ' to-day and joined .the exKaiser, George of Greece,; Manuel and Amanullah in exile. By Monday afternoon the results of the election showed that…

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Soldiers’ Auxiliary

Leader · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the R.S.L. will be held at the Memorial Hall at 3 p.m. to-day and at [?] a meeting of those interested…

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Anzac Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 9

The Mayor of Gulgong (Ald A Baldwin) is taking steps to see that Anzac Day is suitably commemorated in Gulgong…

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Anzac Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 11

Anzac Day, April 25, will be celebrated in similar style to past yours, with an undenominational church service in the Memorial…

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Anzac Day Sports

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 12

Mr. M. Peyton is organising a bridle meeting for Anzac Day, 25th April. A good programme of events has been drafted, and a…

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Anzac Day Special Preparations. The Children

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 6

The school children are preparing for Anzac Day at Robertson Park. Probably about 200 boys will march in the Anzac Day…

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Correspondence Anzac Dinner (To the Editor)

National Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 1

Sir,—It would be churlish indeed for the Diggers of Bathurst and district to refuse the invitation to the Anzac Day dinner since it is tendered to them…

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Anzac Day Election Mudgee Diggers Protest

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 6

The executive of the Mudgee Anzac and Armistice Association promptly protested on learning that Anzac Day had been set aside by…

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Congratulations Anzac Park Where Credit Is Due

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 9

The caretaker of Anzac Park, Gulgong (Mr. R. S. Bayliss), has of late been congratulated by various…

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War Wounds

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 8

Mr. Fred William has been laid up for some time owing to an old war would breaking out in the foot and having to receive medical…

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Our War Debt Payments Two Years' Postponement Approved London

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 1

The Dominion Secretary (Mr. J. H. Thomas) announced in the House of Commons to-night that the Government had permitted…

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