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

The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Coming Carnival Soldiers' Memorial Committee's Plans. a Monster Sports Day

The Young Chronicle · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 1

At the last meeting of the entertainments sub-committee of the Soldiers' War Memorial committee, held in the offices of the P.P. Board…

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No Action Returned Soldiers and North Coast Farmer

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 8

The executive of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League, has decided that it has no protest to offer to the re-admission to Australia of Johann…

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Returned Soldiers and the Farmer

The Yass Courier · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 1

The executive of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League, has decided that it has no protest to offer to the re-admission to Australia or Johann…

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Goulburn's War Memorial

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 2

Many people have expressed disappointment that up to the present Goulburn has been unable to raise sufficient to erect a suitable war memorial. That feeling is easily understood, and is largely responsible for…

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TUG-OF-WAR Old Loco. Men's Success

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 2

At the N.S.W. Fire Brigades Hospital Carnival in Sydney on Saturday a team representing the Old Loco, Goulburn, scored a victory in the championship…

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War Memorial Gymkhana Events Open to School Pupils

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 2

At a meeting of teachers on Saturday, officials were appointed to conduct the sports open to boys and girls of all schools—public and private. It was…

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War Memorial To-morrow's Gymkhana Remember the Men Who Fought

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 6

"Goulburn has hesitated too long in doing its duty towards the soldiers. These men stayed not to reckon the cost—they laid down…

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Prune-Drying Demonstration. for Miamuru Soldier Settlers. Visit to "Girrahween" Orchard

Daily Witness · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 4

With the Maimuru soldier settlers regarded as a real eye-opener, and an object lesson of great educational and practical value, was afforded…

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Prime Drying Soldier Settlers Visit Koorawatha

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 2

A party of soldier settlers from Maimuru went to Mr. J. M. Dixon's ordchards at "Girrahween," Koorarwatha, yesterday in response to a…

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Painting at Soldiers Settlements

Daily Witness · Thursday 28 February 1924 · page 2

Seven tenders have been received for repairs and painting of cottages on the six soldiers' settlements in Young district. They are to be…

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Soldiers in “Demil’s Skin.”

The Yass Courier · Thursday 28 February 1924 · page 3

The French Ministry of War have decided to make another change in the color of the uniforms of the soldier. Hitherto what was sought…

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Tug of War a Challenge Invited

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 4

The members of the "Old Loco" tug of war who hold the championship for the State Public Service, but who last Wednesday lost the "catch weight…

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War Memorial Fund An Acceptable Gift

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 4

Mr. A. Goodhew has received a letter from Miss A. Donald, of "Lorno," Bourke-street, offering to give a £10 War Bond to the fund if it would be…

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Soldiers' Club Annual Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 4

General McNicoll presided at the annual meeting of members of the Goulburn and District Soldiers' Club on Thursday evening. The financial…

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Tugo' War Kenmore Comes Forward

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 2

Replying to "Old Loco's" invitation, the Kenmore team notify the "Post" that they are willing to meet the Loco men. Kenmore imposes no conditions. They…

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Soldiers' Memorial and Queen Competition

Daily Witness · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 2

We have now loss than two months in which to make good the promise given to the local returned soldiers last Anzac Day. Not only has the…

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Soldiers' Memorial the Mayor's Appeal. Keeping Faith with the Diggers

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 1

The fallowing circular, over the signature of the Mayor (Ald. A. J. Rabbets) has been issued:--"We have now less than two months…

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War in Morocco. Moors Attacking Melilla Spanish Troop's Ordered Out. Madrid, March 3

Daily Witness · Wednesday 5 March 1924 · page 2

The latest official news from the Spanish war zone in Morocco indicates that the situation is serious. The enemy is pressing in the…

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War in Morocco Spanish Hard Pressed LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 6

Reuter's Madrid correspondent states that the latest, official news from the Spanish war zone In Morocco indicates that the situation is somewhat serious…

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Not to be Burnt. War Gratuity Bonds. Oakes Throws Cold Water

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 6

Mr. Oakes, Chief Secretary, has decided to prevent the burning of gratuity bonds in Martin Place. He says it would be a contravention of the police…

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