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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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The War. Germany and America. President Cancels All His Engagements

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 2

Washington, April. 13.—The New York papers deride the German note. The World calls it "Germany's Confession," and says the Government must sever relations with a Power which…

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The Latest. the War. Verdun. German Claim Discounted. Capture of Verdun Believed to Be Impossible. Paris

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 2

A semi-official communication with regard to the German explanation that bad visibility caused a slackening of the offensive at Verdun says that the excuse is too simple. The truth is…

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Social for Soldiers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 4

A social provided for the boys in camp was held in the Leader rooms on Thursday evening, and was very enjoyable. Though the departure of B Company the same night militated…

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Land for Our Returned Soldiers. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 6

Dear Sir,—At the present time we hear much about settling our returning soldiers on the land. French's Forest and other unthinkable places are mentioned—places that it would be…

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Soldiers' Letters. with the Army in France

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 6

The Rev. J. J. McKenna, of SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral staff, has received the following letter (dated 23rd February) from his brother, Sapper J. B. McKenna, 49th West…

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Snapshots for Soldiers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 2

A branch of the "Snapshots for Home" League is being formed in Goulburn. Amateur photographers willing to assist should send in their names to the secretaries (Messrs. J. Foxall…

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Correspondence Farms for Returned Soldiers. To the Editor

The Yass Courier · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 2

Sir,—We hear a lot Fre[?]’s Forest and other lands for our returning soldiers. It certainly is a duty 011 the various…

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Anzac Day

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

London, April 17.—A survivor from the 29th Division writes to the "Times": The great landing at Gallipoli seams now to be entirely claim[?] for the Anzacs. One never reads the paper…

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Australian Wounded

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 1

In the event of the continuation of tile arrangements whereby tile principal Australasian hospital base would be transferred to France, Australians and New Zealand in London are…

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Anzac Day in Goulburn. "The Sacred Minute."

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

The Mayor has received a circular from Mr. Neville Mayman, honorary State organiser for Anzae Day, in which suggestions for the observance of the day are given. In Sydney the…

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War Service[?]committee

Young Witness · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 3

At a meeting of the Young War Service Committee [?]eld last evening, Mr. R. O. Breden presided. There were also present: Rev. L. Peacock,…

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Australian War Events

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

Dissapointment has been expressed by the Anzac Day Committee at the poor response to the appeal for subscriptions…

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Chamber of Commerce. Anzac Day. Lost Consignment of Fruit

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Chamber if Commerce was held in the committee-room of the Mechanics' Institute on Monday night, Mr. Wheatley's office not being available. Mr. E. C…

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Goulburn and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

On Saturday evening, the 15th inst., the friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rowe, of Rowe's Vale, Inveralochy, met at their residence for a social evening to bid farewell to their youngest…

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The War. Western Front. Verdun

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 1

Paris, April 16.—The final communique on Saturday night stated:—The enemy's operations at Verdun are confined to an intense bombardment on both banks of the Meuse. There was…

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War Map 221-3George Street SYDNEY

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 1

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After the War. Scheme of Reconstruction

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

London, Thursday.--In the House of Commons the Prime Minister, Mr. Asquith, stated that the Cabinet had appointed a committre to deal with…

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Off to the War. Valedictory and Presentation

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

A number of townsmen met at Coffey's Commercial Hotel on Friday night to say good bye to Privata J. T. Brumby, who was home an final leave, and to make…

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The War. Western Front. "Times" Expert's Views

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

London, April 17.—Colonel Repington, the "Times" military expert, in an article detailing the German ordre de bataille north of the Somme, says great events may be impending…

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The War. North Sea. Shells on Enemy Ships. London

Young Witness · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

On the 15th March one armoured aeroplane fired 16 shells at an enemy ship in the North Sea. The majority hit their mark…

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