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

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

946 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 15 of 48

Goulburn District Soldiers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 4

Mr. Corner, Breadalbane, has received word from Base Records that his son, Staff-Sgt. H. C. Corner, is returning to Australia by the troopship Ulamarra, due at Melbourne on the 14th…

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Houses for Soldiers. Preparing Huge Scheme

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 2

Melbourne Monday.—Preliminary work in the organisation of the Housing Commissioners' Department is now completed, and Lieut.- Colonel Walker expects to have application…

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Anzac Day. (United Service Message.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 2

Five thousand Australians will march through the streets to the Mansion House on Anzac Day., The Lord Mayor will entertain the officers…

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Goulburn and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 2

Mrs. A. C. Bissaker, of "Pinnacle,". Bourkestreet, has received notification from Base Records that her husband, Sapper A. C. Bissaker, of the 2nd Railway Unit, is returning to…

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Goulburn District Soldiers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 4

Mrs. J. D. Houlihan, "Eulacre," Gunning, has received word that her husband is returning hon[?]s by the Czaritza, which loft England on 16th March, and should arrive in…

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Disparaging Remarks About Soldiers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 2

Bingara, Wednesday.—George Clarke, a wellknown known local Labour organiser for the A.W.U., was charged to-day with using insulting words to John Jennings, to wit, "The Australian…

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War Bridge and Euchre Party

Young Witness · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 6

A very enjoyable war bridge, euchre party and dance took place on Wednesday night in the Town Hall, In aid of the Convent School funds. The…

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Marengo Footballers' Welcome to Returned Soldiers

The Burrowa News · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 2

A very enjoyable and successful entertainment was accorded three returned members of the local football club last week, when suitable…

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Soldiers Arrest Minister

Young Witness · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 1

LONDON, Thursday.—Reuter's Copenhagen correspondent says the Magdenburg Soldlers Social Watch Committee arrested the Imperial Minister…

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Soldiers Returning 25,000 a Month

Young Witness · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—It was learned at the Defence Department this mornign that arrangements have been made for the transportation of…

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Goulburn and the War. Presentation of Certificates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 2

The Goulburn Town Hall was crowded last evening when the welcome Home Committee representing the citizens of Goulburn, presented certificates and medals to returned men who…

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Cable News. Peace Conference Crisis. War Not Yet Over

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 2

There is still a good deal of controversy concerning the outcome of the Peace Conference. M. Olemenceau has gone far to meet President Wilson's views, but President Wilson thinks he…

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Returned Soldiers' Progress Association

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 2

There will he a general meeting of the Returned Soldiers' Progress Association to-morrow (Sunday), at 3 p.m.. when most of the time will be devoted to Anzac Day and Club…

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Goulburn District Soldiers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 4

Mr. E. Duffy, Laggan, has received word from Base Records that his second son,' Gunner J. J. Duffy, sailed from England on the 17th of last month and will probably reach Melbourne…

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Welcome Home Abandoned

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 4

On Friday night a welcome home to Pte. C. Leary, V.C., and Pte. C. A. Leary was arrangeed at Rockdale. Over 100 persons from Crookwell and Goulburn proceeded to…

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Marengo Soldiers Welcomed

Young Witness · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 4

One of the largest gatherings that ever assembled at the local hall was present on Wednesday evening last to tender a nubile welcome to all…

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Australians Are "The Best Behaved Soldiers."

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 2

"Concerning the conduct of Aussies, I am proud to say that amongst the thousands of [?]en in London the 'digger' is the best behaved. I have no hesitancy in saying that,…

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Anzac Day. Luncheon Abandoned

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 2

A special meeting of the Committee of Public Safety was held on Wednesday to consider the advisability or otherwise of holding the luncheon on Anzac Day. After considerable…

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Peace on Anzac Day

Young Witness · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 2

PARIS. Wednesday.—Anzac Day may have a special signifance. The view current in official circles is that the Peace Treaty will be…

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Anzac Day. Will Luncheon Be Held?

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 4

A meeting of the Anzae Day luncheon committee was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday night, the Mayor presiding. A lengthy discussion took place with…

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