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

The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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Anzac Day Celebrations Wreaths Placed on Monument. Combined Commemoration Services

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 2

ANZAC DAY was celebrated locally on Saturday last, and the ceremonies were largely attended by the public. At…

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Returned Soldiers' League Annual Re-union

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 4

IN the Mechanics' Institute, Harden, on Anzac night, the Returned Soldiers' League held their Annual Re-Union. About…

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Anzac Day at Rye Park

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 3

A service was conducted at Rye Park on Saturday morning last, and was well attended. The Rev. G. A. Little delivered…

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ANZAC—DAY Celebrated in Boorowa, Procession Through the Streets and Service in the Park

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 3

ANZAC DAY was celebrated last Saturday, with all due solemnity, by a service in the Recreation Reserve, at which a big crowd assembled, and took a reverent interest in the proceedings…

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"All Quiet," Story of Youth in War Drama of Deep Emotion

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 5

A pageant of terrible splendour— a drama of deep human emotions—a terrific indictment of modern war— that is "All Quiet On The Western…

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Returned Soldiers' Smoke Social

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 3

The smoke social arranged by the Returned Soldiers' League for Anzac night proved to be a very happy and care-free event…

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"All Quiet," Story of Youth in War Drama of Deep Emotion

The Burrowa News · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 6

A pageant of terrible splendour a drama of deep human emotions—a terrific indictment of modern war— that is…

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Late Captain Seaborn a Soldier Passes Representative Funeral

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

Included among these present were: The Mayor of Goulburn, Ald. C. W. Furner; Mr. Edgar Kelso principal of old king's College, where the late…

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Emden Echo War Hysteria Victim Truth Revealed London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 5

As a result of the visit to Ceylon of the German training ship Emden, which perpetuates the name of the vessel the Sydney…

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Returned Soldiers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 2

At a well attended meeting held in Gulburn recently, it was decided to from a branch of the Returned Sailo's and Soldiers' Railway…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 2

THE monthly meeting of the above League was held in the Mechanics Institute, Harden, on Tuesday night last. Present: Mr. H. Knight…

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The War Nurse

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 2

The War Nurse, which will be screened at the Empire Theatre tonight tomorrow and Wednesday nights, also at a matinee on…

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The War Nurse

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 3

An excellent house greeted. "The War Nurse," which was screened at the Empire Theatre last night. The picture is a vivid portrayal of scenes…

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The Pyjama War

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 3

Bringing news of a pyjama war raging in the fashion circles of Paris, Travis Banton, Paramount stylist, returned to Hollywood recently from a…

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Returned Soldiers' League Branch Formed at Bigga

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 8

A meeting of returned soldiers was held in the Literary Institute on Saturday afternoon for the purpose of forming a Sub-Branch of the…

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Notes From Bigga C.W.A. Branch Reunion of Ex-soldiers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 3

BIGGA: The monthly meeting of the Bigga branch was held at Cooee," the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Hearne, on Saturday'…

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Soldiers’ Club Billiards Tournament

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 3

Billy Hatton defeated Cliff Clout after a very hard game by 4 points in the Soldiers’ Club billiards tournament. Hatton was 100 behind and…

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Blue Blood Book Interest in Pedigrees War’s Effect on Peerage

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 6

Whether the arrival in power of a Labour Government has stimulated the interest of the working classes in pedigrees is a point raised by the…

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Why Some Girls Are Bachelors Premier’s Daughter Explains Finest Men Lost in War

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 6

Miss Isabel Macdonald, daughter of the Premier, speaking at the Bachelor Girls’ Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Hall, West minister…

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Fall in Imports Lowest Singe War

The Burrowa News · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 3

Imports into Australia from oversea during April. 1931, were the smallest recorded in any month since the war period, and totalled…

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