Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

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

The wars & local soldiers, 1937

834 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 42

Anzac Day Celebrations in London Inspiring Scenes Hundreds of Anzacs Attend London

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 3

Anzac Day in Coronation year provided London with an inspiring military spectacle. Not only were the contingents from…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Day of Glorious Memory Anzac Celebrations in Lithgow Impressive and Noteworthy March and Service

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 27 April 1937 · page 3

As memories of the Great War recede in the distance, the celebration of Anzac Day, paradoxically, grows in strength and fervor. In Sydney, on Sunday, the second largest number of men to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Oberon Anzac Day Services

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 4

The Anzac Day services held in the Memorial Hall on Monday at 11 a.m. were very well attended, all seating capacity in the hall being utilised. Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Path of Patriotism. The Message of Anzac. (Contributed)

Leader · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 3

The Anzac service at the [?] Church last night [?] to church being [?] The [?] was draped with the [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Dubbo Diggers Commemorate Anzac Re-union Social DUBBO

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 6

Dubbo Returned Soldiers Commemorated Anzac Day among themselves to-night at the Masonic Hall where they gathered for the purpose…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Vale Jim Tom. Well-Known Digger Passes. Funeral on Anzac Day

Leader · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 3

Mr. James Sydney Tom, aged 43 years, passed away in his sleep at his residence at Manildra, from a heart attack, following a nervous breakdown,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Spanish War Loyalists in Retreat Rebels Close on Bilbao District in Flames Madrid Bombarded London

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 2

The Spanish rebel troops under General Mola are apparently gaining imports in their advance on Bilbao, states a message from St. Jean de Luz…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Anzac Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 15

A most impressive scene was the march on Anzac Day. A feeling of great joy and pride must surely have been in the breasts of all those…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Wallerawang Anzac Day

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 3

Anzac Day was fittingly celebrated here on Sunday, when a service was held at the monument, at which the Rev. A. E. Hodgson, rector, presided…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Diggers' Smoko Anzac Memories

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 20

THE Kandos sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. held a very successful smoke concert in their club rooms, "The Retreat," Kandos, on…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

Anzac Day Kandos Celebration

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 20

THE service of commemoration of Anzac Day was held in the Angus Hall at Kandos on Sunday, April 25. There was a large…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

Anzac Day Sports at Gulgong

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 18

Gulgong's Anzac Day commemoration on Sunday last was one of the most noteworthy yet held in the town…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Meadow Flat Noteworthy Anzac Memorial

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 3

On Sunday morning a representative gathering assembled around the soldiers' obelisk, when Rev. Mr. Mills (rector of O'Connell), assisted by Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Anzac Day Service in Park Simple: Impressive Minister's Address

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 11

ANZAC day was commemorated in Mudgee on Sunday by a simple, but impressive service in Robertson Park in the…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Anzac Day Church Services School Address Headmaster's Plea for Peace

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 6

There was no public commemoration of Anzac Day in Portland this year. The occasion was observed in…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Spanish War Severe Bombings LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 1

THE air raid on the ancient Basque capital of Geurnica has aroused indignation in public and official circles throughout Europe…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Bread War Breaks Out in Sydney SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 1

BREAD is being delivered for 4½d a loaf to residents in the western suburbs from Stanmore to Parramatta…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

German Bombers Horrors of Bilbao Innocents Slaughtered Wanton Killing by Rebel 'Planes Rules of War Discarded Loyalists Hold Up Advance London

National Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 2

An astounding story of an operation unparalleled in history, is told by the Bilbao correspondent of "The Times" in his account of the destruction of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Soldiers “Passed” the Bottle!

Leader · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 1

[?] the [?] (Mr [?] [?] We[?] [?] again [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Anzac Day

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1937 · page 7

Anzac Day was observed here on Monday by, a united service in the Memorial Hall, which was largely attended, returned soldiers and people…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →