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

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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War Graves

Young Witness · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 6

A uniform pattern of headstones is to be placed over the graves of all Australian soldiers who died on service abroad, irrespective of the rank which…

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Australia's War Claims. Urgent Cabinet Meeting

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

Melbourne, Wednesday.—An important cable message was received this morning by the Acting Prime Minister, Mr. Watt, from the Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, who is now in Paris in…

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Who Caused the War? Crimes Commission's Report

Young Witness · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 2

PARIS, Wednesday.—The Crimes Third Commission, concludes that the war was premeditated by the Central [?] togother with Turkey, and…

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Goulburn and the War. Awarded V.C.

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

The following official record of the granting of a Victoria Cross to Corporal Hall will be of special interest to Goulburn residents, as Corporal Hall is a grandson of the late Mr…

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Soldiers' Progress Association

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

It is stated that one of the objects of the Goulburn Returned Soldier's Progress Association is the formation of a labour bureau for finding members suitable employment. It is…

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Parkesbourne. Welcome Home to Returned Soldier

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 4

A welcome home to Private W. Fraser, the first of our local soldiers to return, was held here on Monday night. There was a large gathering of district residents to do honour to…

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Goulburn and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 2

A hearty welcome home was accorded Pto. E J. Walker, son of Mr. Harry Walker, in the Druides' Temple on Wednesday evening. Musical items were given by Miss L. Walker, the…

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Anzac Day

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the Anzac Day Citizens' Committee was held on Tuesday night, when it was decided to erect a platform in front of the Town Hall on Anzac Day, from which…

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Goulburn and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 2

Mr. R. Granger rare of Mrs. H Wallace, of Goldsmith-street, Goulburn, has received word from Base Records that his son, Pte. G. A. Granger, is returning to Australia by the…

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Local and General War Loan Bonds

The Yass Courier · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 3

Referring to the fall in War Loan Bonds, the “Insurance and Banking Record ” says that there seems to be an impression that the…

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Soldiers’ Luck. Reward of the Unfaithful

The Yass Courier · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 2

Fate played a shabby trick on a returned fighting man at Auckland (N.Z.) the other day. When he went away he left his allotment…

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Anzac Day Solemn Commemoration This Morning

Young Witness · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 1

To-day is the fourth anniversary of the memorable and heroic landing of Australian forces on the shores of Gallipoli. This morning at St. John's…

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Returned Soldiers Thanksgiving at S. John's

Young Witness · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 1

On Easter Sunday night in St. John's Church, special thanksgiving wan made for the safe return to the parish of eleven soldiers. The…

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Anzac Day in Goulburn

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 2

The celebration of Anzac Day in Goulburn was continued in the afternoon and evening, proceedings being in charge of the Returned Soldiers' Progress Association. After the dinner…

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Anzac Day in Goulburn. the Celebrations

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 4

The celebration of Anzac Day this year showed a marked contrast to last year's celebration. This was partly due to the influenza outbreak, and the consequent public safety…

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Goulburn and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 2

Mrs. Sly, Fire Station, Goulburn, has received word, from Melbourne that her husband, Flight-lieutenant R. Sly, has left England, and is due in Melbourne on the 9th May…

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Anzac Day in London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 4

A march of Australian troops was the principal feature of the Anzac Day celebrations in London. The Australian Flying Corps was represented by two Handley Page and 12…

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Anzac Day. (To the Editor.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 2

Sir,—In your repot of the proceedings on Anzac Day the following statement occurs:—"There was an unfortunate hitch in connection with the procession, which was scheduled to…

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Goulburn and the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 2

Mrs. McDonald, of Goldsmith-street, has received word that her son, Pte. A. J. McDonald, is returning to Australia by the transport Passy, which is due in Melbourne to-day, the…

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Welcome to Returned Soldiers

Young Witness · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 3

At the Town Hall on Monday night a very successful and enjoyable dance was held to welcome home returned soldiers. There were not so many…

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