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

The wars & local soldiers, 1918

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War Service Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 4

A well-attended meeting of the Goulburn War Service Association was held at the Town Stall on Thursday night. The Mayor (Ald. H. O'Brien) presided. The Mayor cordially…

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War Loan Lotteries

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 2

War Loan lotteries wore condemned by a deputation which waited On the Federal Treasurer on Thursday. Mr. Watt, in replying, said the…

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The War Loan Tank

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 2

In a letter to the Governor of the Commonwealth Bank, the officer in charge of the tank says:—"t was surprising to find so much interest taken in the loan at small centres like…

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Goulburn and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 2

Mrs. E. Gorrie, of Gordon-street, Mosman, has been advised that her husband, formerly classical master at King's College, has been wounded in France…

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Goulburn and the War Loan

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 4

With reference to the non-publication of the names of local subscribers to the war loan, so that Goulburn could be given the credit which was its due, we understand that local…

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Goulburn and the War. Died of Wounds

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 4

News has been received that Andrew Soley, oldest son of Mr. Charles Soley, formerly of Goulburn, has died of wounds. The deceased was with the Light Horse in the capacity of…

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The War. The Great Battle. The Germans Held. Enemy Losses

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 2

General Haig states the Germans are being held on all fronts. Their latest attempts to advance have cost them terrible losses-particularly around Givenchy…

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The War. The Great Battle. Wytschaete and Meteren Retaken by Enemy. More Villages Captured

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 4

Sir Douglas Haig, reporting at midnight on Wednesday, stated: There were intense hostile bombardments this morning on the whole of the Lys battle front, followed by attacks from…

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£50 Given to Goulburn Soldier

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 4

At the war service meeting on Thursday night, Mr. d. McDonald mentioned the offer he had made some time back to reward the first soldier from Goulburn who won the Military…

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Anzac Day

The Yass Courier · Monday 22 April 1918 · page 3

It is proposed to celebrate Anzac Day (Thursday, 25th April), in a befitting manner, and for that purpose all Yass and District Returned…

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The War Position

The Yass Courier · Monday 22 April 1918 · page 2

IT it scarcely worth while, as some of the Sydney papers are doing, following the ebb and flow of the struggle on the Western front from…

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War Loan Tank

The Yass Courier · Monday 22 April 1918 · page 2

The War Loan Tank came along on Thursday night, true to time and promise. It was preceded by motorists, representing the…

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War News. London

The Yass Courier · Monday 22 April 1918 · page 3

Slightly south of A mains an important attack was made by the French, who advanced their line and took over 650 prisoners. A violent artillery fight is in…

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Welcome Home

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 23 April 1918 · page 2

A social evening was held in the Crookwell Methodist Church on Thursday night to extend a welcome to Private W. W. Reynolds. The…

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Wounded

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 April 1918 · page 4

Saddler-Sergeant D. Osmond, 7th Light Horse, of the Imperial Camel Corps, has been admitted. to the 43rd stationary hospital, Egypt, suffering from gunshot wounds. Sgt. Osmond's mother,…

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Wounded

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 April 1918 · page 2

Mrs. F. Harrison, of Clifford-street, Goulburn, has been advised by Base Records that her son, Pte. W. Harrison, 33rd Battalion, has been wounded (second occasion). Pte. Harrison has…

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For Anzac Day

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 April 1918 · page 4

On Sunday afternoon the Goulburn City Band under the baton of Mr. J. Cody played a programme of music in the Botanical Gardens. There was a largo attendance of the public. A…

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Wounded and Gassed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 April 1918 · page 2

Private Percy Smidt, of Drummoyne, formerly of Goulburn, has been wounded and gassed (severely) in France. Private Smidt is a native of Goulburn, where he lived until…

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Anzac Day in Goulburn. Arrangements for Celebration

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 April 1918 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of returned soldiers was held at- the Leader rooms last night (Monday) for the purpose of making final arrangements towards the celebration of Anzac Day in…

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The War. London

Young Witness · Tuesday 23 April 1918 · page 3

The British [?] France are more secure t[?] have been for days, according to despatches from Ottawa. Around Givenchy and Festubert, we…

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