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

The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Correspondence Soldier Settlers and the P.G.A. (To the Editor)

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 4

Sir,--Will you kindly allow me a final opportunity to reply to "Pro Bono Publico?" He is quite right in expecting me to support the chief of…

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Wharf War Another Bomb Outrage Volunteer's Home Damaged MELBOURNE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 2

There was a further bomb outrage late on Friday night at No. 29 macfarland-street, West Brunswick, occupied by Mr. T. T. Warne,…

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"Deep Respect" Papal Legate's Tribute Visit to War Memorial

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 October 1928 · page 2

"To the bravest of the brave, with sentiments of admiration and deep respect." In these few words, the Papal…

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Official History Royal Australian Navy Work In The Great War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 1

Volume nine, the seventh to he issued of the 12 volumes planned to chronicle Australia's part in the Great War) has been published by…

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Yass Soldiers’ Club. Ladies’ Social Evening

The Yass Courier · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 6

One of the most successful and enjoyable social eve[?] of the year took place in the Memorial Hall, on Friday night last. when the members…

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Congratulations! Dunc Gray Honoured Cyclists' Spirited Welcome Home

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 6

Seldom has a toast been honoured with such sincerity, nor has the ensuing chorus "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow," been Sung…

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Beggars' Club Philanthropist Suffers Soldiers' Badge Ruse

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 8

Following on the Unemployed One Big Union comes the story of the formation of a Beggars' Club in Newcastle, the chief object of which is to…

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Beer War. Goulburn Excited. 4d a Glass

The Young Chronicle · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 5

Goulburn has sprung into the limelight. For the time its inhabitants are the envy of thousands in other towns…

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False Pretences Bogus Returned Soldier

The Young Chronicle · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 4

Answering also to a long list of aliases, Ernest Dixon, a young man, was sentenced to nine months imprisonment at Wagga Police Court…

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"The Tong War"

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 6

"The Tong War" is the second of a series of dramatic Paramount pictures in which Wallace Beery will play the leading roles. "Beggars of…

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Returned Soldiers & Sailors' League Monthly Talks to Branches

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 6

Talk No. 2 (Family Endowment). Dear Comrades,— The promise made in Talk No. 1 was to tell you about the Family…

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Non-Co-operators Talk About Marketing. Signed Petition for Poll of Growers. Soldier Settlers Meet at Young

The Young Chronicle · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 1

Only seven soldier settlers attended the meeting at the P. and A. Hall yesterday advertised for non-co-operators…

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Returned Soldiers & Sailors' League Ballot for Two Executive Members

The Burrowa News · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 6

On Wednesday, 31st. October last, a State wide ballot amongst members of the above League was held to elect two representatives on the Executive…

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War Memorial Cottage for Caretaker

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 November 1928 · page 5

In view of the fact that the War Memorial Committee at the end of the present year will hand the monument over to the Goulburn City…

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Mr. Bruce as a Soldier

The Yass Courier · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 5

At Mr Brace’s Hurstville meeting a man in the audience interjected— “Tell us what you did in the great War P” The man most have been…

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Anzac Day Holiday

The Yass Courier · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 1

In addressing a special meeting of the managing council of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ Imperial League, the Premier of Queensland (Mr M[?]Cormack)…

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Tribal War Disturbance In India CALCUTTA

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 2

Reports from the north-west frontier confirm the news of serious tribal disturbances on the Dakka-Jalalbad Road, resulting In the suspension of…

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To-day's Cables V.C. at Law War Episode Re-enacted Injured by Film Man's Bomb LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 2

Before the King's Bench Division, the Australian Victoria Cross winner, Leonard Keysor, sued film producer, G. B. Samuelson, for…

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Sixty May Be Sacked Returned Soldier Linesmen SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 4

Sixty returned soldiers who are employed in a temporary capacity in the Postal Department on telephone line work, have been informed that their…

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Statement Denied Free Passes for Blind Soldiers SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, in a statement this morning said that Mr. Lang's statement that the Government intended to cut down the free…

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