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

The wars & local soldiers, 1923

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First to Enlist. a Young New Zealander in Trouble

Young Witness · Tuesday 10 July 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—John Overton Smith 30, who said he was the first New Zealander to enlist for the war, and a son of a leading Auckland…

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War Memorial Benefit

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 July 1923 · page 2

A very enjoyable dance took place in the Areadia skating rink on Tuesday night in aid of the Goulburn War Memorial at Fund. The gathering was organised…

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Consumptive Sailors' and Soldiers' Art Union

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 July 1923 · page 4

It is with pleasure we note that by permission of the Attorney General of New South Wales another effort is being made to help the Returned Sailors and…

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For Returned Soldiers SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 July 1923 · page 4

It is understood 'that the Cabinet will shortly consider the question of restricting the issue of' lift certificates to returned soldiers only. This will do away…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Big Effort to Be Held

Young Witness · Saturday 21 July 1923 · page 1

At a meeting of the committee of the young and District Soldier memorial on Thursday afternoon, the Mayor presided. Others present were:…

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War Memorial Concrete Tower Favoured Joy Club-Waratah's Fine Donation

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 July 1923 · page 2

The principal business done at Monday night's meeting of the War Memorial committee was the acceptance, with gratitude, of £35 proceeds of the recent…

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Goulburn War Service Homes

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 2

After about three years of waiting some of the soldiers occupying Goulburn war service homes have been Informed of the price of their houses…

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Wombat Soldiers' Memorial. Officially Opened Yestyerday

Young Witness · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 2

The Wombat Soliders Memorial Hall, a roomy and solidly built structure, was officially yesterday afternoon, in the presence of…

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Wombat Soldiers' Memorial. New Hall Officially Opened.—Red Letter Day for Village

Young Witness · Saturday 28 July 1923 · page 1

All roads, even from as far south as Yass, led to the historic village of Wombat on Wednesday last, the magnet being the opening ceremonies…

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The Soldiers’ Social. Pleasant Function at the Club Room

The Yass Courier · Monday 30 July 1923 · page 3

The Soldiers’ Club wore its gayest aspect on Thursday night when (by invitation) a number of ladies and gentlemen attended a social evening…

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War Service Homes, Sloane-street Disposses Occupants Appeal

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 31 July 1923 · page 2

It may be remembered that at the hearing of the applications to dis[?]ssess certain occupants of war serservice homes in Sloane-street Mr. N…

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A Stanch Old Charger. War Horse Wins Jumping Competition

Young Witness · Thursday 2 August 1923 · page 2

LONDON, 28th, July.:— Sirdar, the Queensland-bred horse now 20 years old, which served throughout the war on the Marne, won jumping…

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Re War Memorial To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 August 1923 · page 2

Dear Sir,— I do not agree at all with the contention that has been put forward that the members of the committee are under any obligation to attend the…

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War Memorial Fund P.L.C.'s Operetta

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 August 1923 · page 2

The students of, the Presbyterian Ladies' College are staging a pretty operetta, "Princess Ju. Ju," in the Lyric Theatre on Tuesday, August 28, in aid…

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Claim for £25,000 War Service Homes Contract

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 2

In the High Court. to-day before Justice Gavan Duffy, A. and E. Ellis Ltd., timber and joinery, merchants, of Pyrmont, commenced an action in…

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Disabled Soldiers. Higher Rate of Pensions Urged

Young Witness · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 2

The Returned Soldiers' League in Sydney is urging all sub-branches to make strong representations to Federal members for a special rate…

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War Memorial Successful Dance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 9 August 1923 · page 2

The third of a series of dances organised by The Corner's Sports Club was held in the Agricultural Hall on Tuesday evening, and was a…

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Cuno's Speech. Paris Press Comment. a New War on France

Young Witness · Saturday 11 August 1923 · page 2

LONDON, August 9—The "Paris Journal," commenting on Herr Cuno's speech, sayslt is a formal declaration of a new war on France…

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Soldier Settlers. Small Percentage of Failures

Young Witness · Saturday 11 August 1923 · page 1

A statement made in the Now Zealand Parlianient showed that 50 percent of sodlier settlers had been succcssful, 33 per temporarily…

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War Memorial

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 August 1923 · page 2

A fine example of enthusiasm for the War Memorial is being set to older citizens by the school pupils at the city. A. glance at the school…

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