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

The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Cable News. Surrender of War Criminals

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 1

A Paris message states that the Allies' list charges the Crown Prince with ordering the burning of every French village where French soldiers were found, also…

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Punishment of Soldiers

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 4

Commenting on Saturday on the the case of the returned soldier who was sentenced at Goulburn during the week to 12 months'…

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War Criminals

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 4

The Supreme Council meeting in London, has despatched a Note to Holland regarding the ex-Koiser. A Note is also being forwarded to the German…

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Soldier's Farm. 287 Acre Block at Bribbaree

Young Witness · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

A block of 287½ acres within six miles of the Bribbaree railway station has just been made available for soldier settlement…

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Votes for Soldiers

Young Witness · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 1

WAGGA, Monday.—It is found locally that practically none of the returned soldiers of the electorate are on the State roll. Further it…

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The Young Witness Published Tuesday and Friday Afternoons. Tuesday, February 17thLOOKING for Land. Soldiers' Requests Information Bureau Wanted

Young Witness · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 1

Mr. Hare, Under Secretary for Lands, yesterday afternoon received in the absence of the Minister, a deputation from the Returned…

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Returned Soldier Shot

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

James Belcher, a returned soldier, has been admitted to the Sydney Hospital suffering from a bullet wound in the groin. He explained…

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Cunningar News. Monster Picnic and Welcome Home

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

At a large and enthusiastic gathering of citizens, held in the Public School, Cunningar, on Friday evening last, it was unanimously agreed to tender a…

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War Criminals. to Be Tried in Germany

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 1

The Supreme Council has agreed to the proposal that the Germans accused of war crimes shall he tried in Germany. The Powers reserve the…

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Works Officer Committed. Alleged Attempted Misapplication. War Service Homes Case

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

William Henry McLachian, on remand, was charged before Mr. W. S. Arnott, P.M., at the Goulburn Police Court this (Thursday) morning with…

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St. Clement’s Church Honor Roll and Memorial for Fallen Soldiers. (To the Editor, ‘Yass Courier.’)

The Yass Courier · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

Dear Sir,—May I use your columns to reach the many members of my church in this scattered parish, and to remind each one of a duty which…

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Land and Homes for Soldiers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

It would appear that the publicity which has been given of late to the Chatsbury muddle has had some effect. Mr. A. H. Chesterman,…

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Returned Soldier Robbed Twice Since Christmas

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 4

Burglars visited the tobacconist shop of a returned soldier named Harmon at Coogee and took away six chat bags of stock and a small sum of money, the lot being…

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Man Killed, Wife Wounded

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 4

A shooting affray occurred on Saturday night in Surry Hills, and Peter Geary now lies dead, white his wife, Grace Geary, is wounded. Geary was only 25 With his…

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Cable News. the War Criminals

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 1

Ex-president Poincare told his successor: "You have to pursue unremittingly the execution of the Peace Treaty." President Wilson's reply to tile Allies'…

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Ex-Soldiers in Prison. Special Treatment Ordered

Young Witness · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 1

SYDNEY— The Minister of Justice stated on Sunday that he had considered the cases of returned soldiers whe had been convicted of various…

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Director of Soldier Settlement. Chance for a Digger Sydney

Young Witness · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. Ashtord hopes that a returned soldier will be elected to succeod Mr. G. R. (Bryant as the new 'Director of Soldier Settlements…

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Returned Soldier Shot

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 4

Melbourne; Saturday.—Rupert. John Webb, a returned soldier, was travelling in a jinker on the Cornelia Creek Road. Echuca, on a rabbit-shooting expedition…

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Soldier Prisoners

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 1

Mr. Fitzgerald, Minister for Justice, has been occupied dealing with cases which have come before the Criminal Courts where returned soldiers have been…

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Soldier's Domestic Troubles

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 4

Wellington, Saturday.—A returned soldier committed suicide by taking strychnine yesterday. Deceased was married in England, and since coming to…

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