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

The wars & local soldiers, 1923

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War Memorial Wrecked

Southern Morning Herald · Friday 9 March 1923 · page 1

Within 24 hours of its unvelling, the Henstridge (Somerset) War Memorial has been wreeked by a loaded charabane. Two children were seriously injured in…

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Huge War Trophy German Railway Gun Recently Exhibited Near the Sydney Station Will Pass Through Goulburn

Southern Morning Herald · Saturday 10 March 1923 · page 1

Residents of towns along the Sydney Queenbeyan railwat line, including Goulburn will shortly have an opportunity of inspecting one of the [?] trophies…

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Explosion on Transport Many Soldiers Drowned Athens

Southern Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 2

Owing to a violoni explosion aboard the transport Alexandra, [?] soldiers were drowned. A furious storm hindered the rescue…

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Crookwell Soldiers' Memorial

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 4

At a meeting of the committee of the Crookwell Soldiers' Memorial held at the Literary Institute On Monday night, and presided over by the…

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The Burden of War

Young Witness · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 6

LONDON, March 11.—Mr. Stanley-Baldwin (Chancellor of Exchequer), in a written reply reveals for the first time the total British war…

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Soldier Athletes. to Participate in Empire Sports

Young Witness · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A meeting of Sydney citizens yesterday resolved to collect £1500 to send five returned soldier athletes to…

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Soldiers' Memorial

Young Witness · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 4

Further donations received for the memorial:—Oscar G. Blayney £5; L. L. Hogan £10; Penson and Kennedy £2/2/-; A. G. Warcham, £3/3-; G…

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English Disabled Soldiers

Southern Morning Herald · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 2

One of the most practical acts of assistance for ex-service men in England lately has been the founding of the "Sign of the Goldon Ficeee" by Lady…

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[?] Lloyd George Article Use of Secret Papers Circumstance of Great War and Peace Permit LONDON

Southern Morning Herald · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 2

Mr. Lloyd George, in his thirteenth article, says a storm is working up over the publication by a public servant of information coming into their possession in…

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"Lest We Forget." a Soldier's Father on Those who have Forgotten

Young Witness · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 4

The Council unanimously voted the £300 or so necessary to put the cupola, or dome, on top of the tower. There may be some ratepayers who…

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War Service Homes Lack of Business Acumen Melbourne

Southern Morning Herald · Monday 19 March 1923 · page 2

According to the Minister for Federal Works and Railways, Mr. Stewart, a woeful lack of business acumen has been displayed by someone…

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Yass Soldiers’ Memorial

The Yass Courier · Monday 19 March 1923 · page 3

The committee met at the Mechanics’ Institute on Thursday night. Present : Mr. L. Trainor (chair), Mrs Will Thomson,…

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Secrets of the Great War. the Flood of Disclosures. Unauthorised Publication of Official Documents. (Copyright—Australian Press Assn.)

Young Witness · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 4

LONDON, March 17.—The thirteenth of Mr. Lloyd George's series of article is entitled Concerning War Memoirs," and deals with the…

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France and Germany French Soldier Shot Rumours of Negotiations LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 4

Reuter's Essen correspondent reports that the French are actively seeking the person responsible for the shooting of a young soldier on 18th March. Citizens…

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BOXING. Irish Champion Outpoints Siki. Building Guarded by Soldiers

Young Witness · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 1

LONDON, March 18th.—MeTigue, the Irist champion, outpointed Siki in twenty rounds in Dublin for the light heavyweight championship of…

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Vocational Training of Soldiers

Young Witness · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 8

SYDNEY, Monday.—Over 20,000 returned soldiers have completed the vocational training courses established by the Repatriation Department…

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Barrowmen Fall Out One Wounded Intent to Murder Charge Sydney

Southern Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 3

Two barrowmen had an altereation in Rawson Place to-day, when one man is alleged to have drawn a revolver and shot at and wounded William Thomas in…

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America and the War Lecture at High School

Southern Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 2

Sir H. Y. Braddon delivered lectures yesterday afternoon at the presbyterian Ladies College and the Goulburn High School…

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Anzac Day

Young Witness · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 4

The third annual re-union of returned men will be held on Wednesday, April 25th. The day will commence with the usual pilgrimage…

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F[?]s for Anzac Day

Young Witness · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 4

The committee of Anzac Day celebration. [?]uld be glad to receive any f[?]s or wreaths for soldiers graves. [?]me can be left with Mr…

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