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

The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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Telegrams the War. Mr. Hughes. Presentation of Freedom of City. Historic Spectacle. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 4

There was an inspiring spectacle at the Guild Hall. The vast room was crowded with a distinguished company, and the scarlet gowns of the Aldermen and the mauve cloaks of the…

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The War. America and Germany. Another Final Note. "Relations Will Be Severed." Washington

Young Witness · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 2

President Wilson has sent a Note to Germany warning her that unless her illegal attacks on merchantmen carrying American citizens are…

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Returned Soldiers' Repatriation. Fund

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 4

The Commonwealth and State Governments are appealing to the civil non-combatant population to support the Australian Soldiers' Repatriation, Funds " The purpose of the fund…

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Anzac Day. Boorowa Arrangements

The Burrowa News · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

The Boorowa War Service Committee has been circularised both by the Premier, the Returned Soldier's Association, and the N. S. Wales Recruiting…

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Anzac Day Combined Church Service

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

The combined church service in honour of Anzac Day. which takes place at the Literary Institute, Crookwell, the time of service is set down as 10.46 a.m,…

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War Map 221-3 George Street SYDNEY

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 1

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The War Day By Day on Verdun Front

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

The following comunique has been issued at Paris;-- The night was calm at Verduo. A German attack was prepared [?]…

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Late War News. Trebizond Great Russian Victory London April, 19

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

The Russians have captured Trebizond…

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Anzac Day. Goulburn Celebration

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 22 April 1916 · page 2

Anzac Day (Tuesday next) will be duly celebrated locally. There will be a church parade in the morning, with memorial services, at the two Cathedrals and at the Goldsmith-street…

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Business and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 22 April 1916 · page 6

We are extremely pleased to elate that so far we have experienced little difficulty in forwarding promptly all orders received. At the outbreak of the war we were fortunate in…

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The War. Verdun. French Gain

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 22 April 1916 · page 2

Paris, April 20.—The Crown Prince delivered three fierce but fruitless assaults at Les Eparges. A communique states. We delivered a strong…

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The War. Mesopotamia. Fighting the Floods

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 22 April 1916 · page 4

London, April 20.—Mr. Edmund Candler, wrating from the Mesopotamian front, says:—We are fighting the Tigris floods as well as the T[?]rko. Much labour is spent building bunds…

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The Latest. the War. Submarines. Another Neutral Victim. Amsterdam

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 22 April 1916 · page 2

The Dutch liner Lodewyk Van Nassau, laden with saltpetre and bound for Holland, has been sunk. The vessel disappeared in six minutes. Five of the crew were drowned. A British…

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Anzac Day. Goulburn Celebrations

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 4

Despite threatening weather and other unfavourable circumstances, the first anniversary of Anzac Day was well celebrated in Goulburn. A church parade of the military and senior…

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Anzac Day in Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 4

Enormous crowds took part in the celebration of Anzac Day in Sydney. The parade of returned soldiers through the city was an attractive feature of the day's proceedings. The…

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Anzac Day. a Notable Commemmoration. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 4

Anzac Day was celebrated in London to-day. The procession through Kingsway to the Abbey was through streets packed with decorous crowds. The heroes were greeted with hand-clapping,…

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The War. Monday's News

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 1

The French have made progress in their attack on Mort Homme. The Germans succeeded in getting a footing in the French lines south of Douaumont, but were ejected by…

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Goulburn and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 2

Captain Foxall has, by examination, gained promotion to the rank of Major and has been attached to the 34th Battalion, 9th (Northern) Brigade. The Major was in town this week on…

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The War. Ireland. Grave Disturbances in Dublin. Twelve Persons Killed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 2

London, April 25.—It is officially stated that at noon on Monday serious disturbances occurred in Dublin. A large body of armed Sinn Feiners occupied St. Stephen's Green and…

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Telegrams the War. Irish Disturbances. Rebels in Dublin. Troops Called Out. Twelve Deaths. Situation Now in Hand. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 4

Mr. Birrell (Chief Secretary for Ireland), speaking in the House of Commons, said that grave disturbances had broken out in Dublin. The rebels at noon yesterday were in possession…

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