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

The wars & local soldiers, 1950

726 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 37

War Veteran Shot Dead Geurie Fatality DUBBO

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 1

A World War I veteran was found shot, dead this morning on Heather Brae property, two miles from Geurie, near Dubbo…

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Oldest Soldier in the March

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 1

The eldest soldier in the Anzac Day March in Orange yesterday was 84-years-old George Rouchle, veteran of the Beer War and World War I. Tall and straight with “eighteen and a half years’…

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Geurie Soldier Found Shot

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 1

DUBBO, Tuesday.—A World War I veteran was found shot dead early this morning on Hospital Brae properly, two miles…

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How Mudgee Celebrated Anzac Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 2

Mudgee observed Anzac Day with the usual dignity and reverence. The dawn service at the Cenotaph in Robertson Park was well attended…

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Anzac Day Dinner at Oberon

National Advocate · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 6

OBERON, Wednesday: Mr. G. Wright (president) Oberon Sub Branch R.S.L., presided at a well attended Anzac dinner to all ex-servicemen…

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High School Notes Anzac Day Ceremony

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 5

At a full assembly of the school on Monday the headmaster, Mr. F. Wotton, spoke on the significance of Anzac Day and endeavored to impress…

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Preserve Heritage Won At Anzac -- Cutler

Central Western Daily · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 6

MOLONG. — Speaking at the Molong Anzac service, Mr. Charles Cutler, member for Orange, said that Anzac was a story of a great sacrifice. “On April 25, 35 years ago,…

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Anzac Day Mixed Sports Programme at Victoria Park

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 1

In perfect weather, and with a good crowd in attendance, the Mudgee Cycle Club wound up the 1949-50 track season at…

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War Memorial Committee Meets

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 19

The annual meeting of the Mendooran-Menygoen War Memorial committee was held in the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday last,…

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Boer War Veteran in Ceremony

Central Western Daily · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 6

Anzac Day was spent quietly in Millthorpe. First observance of the day was at 7 a.m., when Requiem…

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New Soldier Settlers

National Advocate · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Five returned [?]ers in Central and Western New South Wales are among 18 successful applicants for blocks in an estate in…

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Anzac Day Ceremonies

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 6

The usual Anzac Day ceremonies were organised on Tuesday by members of the R.S.L…

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Digger's Anzac Ball Was Grand Success

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 2

Cumnock was the centre of attraction on Tuesday night as far dancing enthusiasts were concerned, when the…

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Victoria Cross Handed Over At Anzac Service Award To Late Airforce Hero. "Preserve Heritage Won at Anzac"—cutler

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 1

A posthusmous Victoria Cross awarded to the late Pilot Officer Gordon Hugh Middleton, was officially handed over to the hero's brother (Mr. Os…

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That Cold War

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 5

CAMP MACKALL, North Carolina, Friday.--Top United States airforce officers from cold-war outposts all over the world have just…

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War Veteran Shot Dead

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 3

A veteran of the first world war. Percy Hilton Clothier (55) single, was found shot dead at Geurie last week…

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Cold War in Asia

Central Western Daily · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Sunday. — European Recovery chief, Mr. Paul Hoffman, declared last night that the United States…

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China War Another Communist Gain

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 2

HONK KONG, Monday: General Lin Piano's fourth army troops entered Yulin, South Hainan last night according to left-wing sources here…

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PM Appeals For War Memorial

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.— The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, tonight asked the public to contribute to a nation-wide appeal…

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Aid Sought for Improving. War Widow's Home

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 6

When the R.S.L. asked for volunteers to help rebuild and renovate the home of a war widow, many "public spirited" citizens stepped forward and offered: "Just call on us when the job starts and we will be in it."…

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