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

The wars & local soldiers, 1923

527 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 26 of 27

Australian War History The Twelve Volumes

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 29 November 1923 · page 4

In volume xII. of the official history, reviewed elsewhere in this issue, some idea of the contents of the twelve volumes is gained from the…

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War Memorial Design

Southern Morning Herald · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 1

To consider the approval of the amended design of the Goulburn and Distrie[?] War Memorial, the commitiee have called a meeting for to-night at 8…

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P.P. Board. War on Rabbits. Rifle Range and Railway Lines

The Burrowa News · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 3

Director C. Crichton presided at Saturday's monthly meeting of the Young Pastures Protection Board. Others present were Directors T. J…

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Shire Council Fined Discharged a Soldier

The Burrowa News · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 6

An important decision was given last week in the Braidwoad Police Court by the Goulburn Police Magistrate (Mr G. R. Williams…

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The War Memorial Approval of Design Another Sketch Prepared

Southern Morning Herald · Saturday 1 December 1923 · page 2

It is probable that on Monday the Public Monuments Advisory Board will finally approve of the design…

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Ex-soldier Hanged On Murder Charge LONDON

Southern Morning Herald · Saturday 1 December 1923 · page 2

William Downer, an ex aational soldier, was hanged at Mou[?]joy goal, Dublin for the mu[?]er of a detective during an armed robbery…

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A Freight War Is It Imminent? Over Riverina Traffic

Southern Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 December 1923 · page 2

It was officially stated in Melbourne on Saturday that the freight reductions made by the New South Wales railway Commissioners on the lines in the…

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The Southern Morning Therald Wednesday, December 5, 1923. Exploiting the Fruit Market Future Position of the Industry What of the Soldier Settlers?

Southern Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 December 1923 · page 2

There are few things in the life of this country more humiliating than the plight into which the fruit growers of Australia have been brought. It is common knowledge that a very large majority are in the direst need of some stabilising factor, and it is not yet in sight…

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Red Cross Activity. Christmas Cheer for Disabled Soldiers

Daily Witness · Thursday 6 December 1923 · page 2

The hon. secretary of the Young branch of the Red Cross Society, Mrs. Metcalfe has received a letter of thanks from Mrs. E. C…

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Yass Soldiers’ Memorial Hall

The Yass Courier · Thursday 6 December 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the committee was held last night. Present: Mr . E. M Trainer (chair), Mrs. Thomson, Miss Yeo, Messrs. Mooney, Will…

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War Memorial Plans Finally Approved. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 December 1923 · page 2

The plans for the Goulburn War Memorial have been approved. Mr. Manfred will now proceed with the working plans and specifications,…

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The Southern Morning Herald Thursday, December 13, 1923. Australia and Foreign Policy Relations in Event of War

Southern Morning Herald · Thursday 13 December 1923 · page 2

In Australia defence is regarded, broadly speaking from three standpoints. There are those who believe that the Commonwealth should become a partner…

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Lost Everything One Legged Soldier Fire at Harden. Harden

Southern Morning Herald · Thursday 13 December 1923 · page 1

A fire occured at Harden at [?] a.m. to day and destroyed Avery's bootshop. Mr. Avery was asleep on the promises and when awakened was surrounded by…

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Victoria's Memorial. Designed by Returned Men

Daily Witness · Friday 14 December 1923 · page 2

Two returned soldiers won the competition for designing Victoria s national war memorial, wliich is to oe orocted at St. Kilda road at a cost…

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War Memorial Plans

Southern Morning Herald · Friday 14 December 1923 · page 2

Word was received from Sydney yesterday that the plans for the Goulburn War Memorial had been approved of by the Minister…

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Returned Soldiers Final Meeting of Year Graythwaite Homes— Saluting Memorial

Southern Morning Herald · Friday 14 December 1923 · page 1

The Goulburn sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held their final meeting of the year in the Soldiers' Club Wednesday night. Mr. A. J. McShane…

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Christmas Tree for Returned Soldiers' Children

Daily Witness · Friday 14 December 1923 · page 2

A committee meeting of the Young brunch of the Country Women's Association held in the School of Arts yesterday afternoon, made further…

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Short-lived Romance. Enlisted As a Child. at Seventeen Marries English Girl

Daily Witness · Friday 14 December 1923 · page 3

In the Divorce Court in Sydney on Wednesday, Albert Munro Cameron, aged 21 years, applied for an order directing his wife, Irene Victoria May…

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P. Board. Rabbits on Railway Lines."their Neighbor's Rabbits" —Ex-soldier's Protect

Daily Witness · Monday 17 December 1923 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Young Pastures 'Protection Board was held on Saturday last. There were present; The Chairman (Dir. Tout), and…

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Next War. Arsenal Works Overtime.' Dr. Norwood's Statement. (Australian Press Association Cable.)

Daily Witness · Tuesday 18 December 1923 · page 4

LONDON, Dec. 17.—Dr. Norwood, pastor of the City Temple, declared in a sermon that the Woolwich arsenal is working overtime on the…

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