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

The wars & local soldiers, 1936

618 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 31

Disorderly Diggers Anzac Night Incident Action to Be Taken

National Advocate · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 1

The Bathurst Returned Soldiers' League is calling a general meeting in the Cub House for Tuesday night to consider what stops should…

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Youthful Crime Partly Due To War Years

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 6

"I DO not condemn pictures because of their quality; but the constant watching of pictures' by children excites emotions as well…

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Gloomy Outlook "Another War Inevitable" Europe Nervous MELBOURNE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 1

THE general manager of the Shell Oil Coy., Mr. Vernon Smith, on returning from abroad, said he was impressed…

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World War Threat. If Suez Canal Closed. ROME, Saturday

Leader · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 2

Signor Gayda, Spokesman for [?] Duce, threatens that a frightful world war would follow a decision to close the Suer Ca[?] or otherwise directly…

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"Professional Soldier"

National Advocate · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 2

Wednesday next the management of the City Theatre presents for three nights, one of the biggest programmes of the season, "Professional Soldier",…

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Returned Soldiers' Wreath

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 4

THE Mudgee branch of the Returned Soldiers Lea[?] placed a beautiful wreath on the [?] of the late Mr A. C. Wade. This…

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"Professional Soldier"

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1936 · page 2

Tomorrow Wednesday. one of the most important programmes Till be screened at the City Theatre for 3 nights and matinee on Friday…

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Anzac Day Committee

Leader · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 2

The ladies’ committee of the Anzac Day celebrations is calling a meeting in the Town Hall next Friday afternoon, at 1.30 A large attendance is…

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Anzac Night Brawl Behavior at Re-union Action by Diggers' Association Vigilance Committee Formed Interesting Discussion

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 3

Criticism of the method of control of the Bathurst Diggers reunion on anzac night and method of preventing the recurrence of unray behavior…

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'Wang Diggers Hold Joyous Reunion Happy Speeches, War Comradeship Recalled

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 4

The fifth annual dinner of Wallerawang sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L. was held in the Railway Institute, Wallerawang, on Saturday night…

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Professional Soldier

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 2

To-night. Wednesday, at the City Theatre a stirring tale of romance and adventure which presents two great stars together for the first time…

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Anzac Service

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 6

A special Anzac service was conducted in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sunday last by Rev. C. C. Wearne, of Coonabarabran. The…

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Anzac Day Leadville Celebrations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 10

AS has been their custom for some years past, the Leadville Diggers did not fail to duly observe Anzac Day. A beautiful autumn day,…

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War's Aftermath Grave Development Feared About Sanctions Addis Ababa

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 1

DESPITE the entry of the Italians, sporadic rioting continues. The American legation was again attacked, but…

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When Champions Meet Then Comes the Tug-of-war Mudgee-Kandos Battle

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 7

IT is safe to bet that there will be an alarming shrinkage in Mudgee's population on Sunday next, the date fixed…

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H.M.A.S. Anzac Sunk by Gunfire Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 5

H.M.A.S. Anzac was sunk by gunfire from H.M.A.S. Canberra and H.M.A.S. Stuart about 20 miles off Sydney Heads to-day…

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Professional Soldier

National Advocate · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 2

The last screening to-night, Friday also matinee to-day "Professional Soldier" featuring Victor McLaglen, Freddie Bartholomew in one of the…

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Annexation? Mussolini's Plans Italian Soldiers As Colonists London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 1

It is now virtually certain that Signor Mussolini will present tho League of Nations with a fait accompli in a complete annexation,…

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What Good Is War ?

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1936 · page 10

WITH the attention of the world focussed on the unhappy events in Abyssinia over the past seven months, we might ask ourselves…

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Haile’s Millions. Left Silver for Soldiers. LONDON

Leader · Monday 11 May 1936 · page 2

Although Halle Se[?]sia has lost his kingdom, he Is still a multi-millionaire. The Jerusalem correspondent of the “Dally…

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