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

The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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Returned Soldiers' League

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 3

THE monthly meeting of the above League was held in the Mechanics' Institute Harden, Tuesday night last. Mr. H. Knight-Gregson…

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Bishops' Pastoral Hatred and Class War Governments and People

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 26 October 1931 · page 2

"It is hypocrisy to preach peace with other nations whilst fostering war between classes within your own nation and there would seem to be many who are guilty of such hypocrisy."…

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Returned Soldiers Election of League Officials

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 26 October 1931 · page 2

A State-wide ballot of return soldiers in New South Wales is being conducted by the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League (N.S.W…

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Proposed Soldiers Memorial Meeting Adjourned

The Burrowa News · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 4

A meeting was held in the Guild Hall on Tuesday. evening last in connection with the proposal to erect a Soldiers'…

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War Pensioners Medical Officer's Visit

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 4 November 1931 · page 2

In order that certain war pensioners in Goulburn may be medically examined as to the present condition of their disabilities, a…

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Returned Soldiers' League Monthly Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 2

The usual monthly Dieting of the Boorowa Sub-Branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers imperial League was held in the…

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Origin of War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 2

"War begins first of all in the human heart. Individuals are responsible, not nations," declared Rev. A. W. Bray in a sermon at…

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Bank Hold-up Gangster Killed One Wounded Saint Louis, U.S.A.

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 5

Saint Louis, U.S.A. Thursday One of the most heroic, but tragic frustrations of a bank hold-up occurred here to-day when…

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Proposed Soldiers' Memorial

The Burrowa News · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 9

It has been decided to postpone the meeting proposed to be held on Thursday next to further discuss the proposal to erect a soldiers' memorial…

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The Fifth Army Revelations in Days of War London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 November 1931 · page 3

General Gough, who was recalled from his command during the war, has written a book…

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Returned Soldiers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 November 1931 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Goulburn sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League will be held to-night. Several matters of paramount…

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Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League Ask Why Two Members Are Dismissed From Council

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 3

At the Burrowa Municipal Council meeting on Monday night last, the following letter was read from the Secretary Returned Soldiers and…

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The Say-so of a Soldier (To The Editor)

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 3

Sir,—In your issue of 12th inst. is a report referring to Armistice Night celebrations at the Soldiers Club. I think Mr. Dean is just sentimental…

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Fighting at Mukden Foreign Fears Realised May Lead to Large Scale War Chinese Troops Massing Shanghai

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 3

Fighting broke out between Chinese and Japanese troops in the vicinity of Mukden yesterday. An engagement was fought between Chuliu-ho and Hsin Minton, the battle continuing until late evening…

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War Tactics Victim's Views "Shoot Me Dead" Capetown

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 3

The hero of General Seeley's Boar War reminisences was a boy who refused to disclose the whereabouts of his father's command…

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BRIG.-GENERAL McNICOLL Scholar and Soldier U.C.P. Candidate for Werriwa

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 9 December 1931 · page 3

Brigadier-General McNicoll, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., C. de G., V.D., B.A., D.I.F. Ed., United Country Party candidate for Werriwa, has…

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War Debts British Discussion LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 14 December 1931 · page 3

Japan's departure from the gold standard and the American Treasury Official, Mr. Mellon's, warning as to a revision of war debts are widely…

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War Debts British Burden Payments to U.S.A. Increased by Half Washington

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 3

"The burden on the British taxpayer is increased by half," said Treasury Official Mellon in a statement to-day…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 17 December 1931 · page 3

THE monthly meeting of the local Branch of the Returned Soldiers League was held in the Mechanizes Institute, Harden, on Monday night…

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War Debts U.S.A. Viewpoint Banker's Warning Moratorium Ratified New York

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 21 December 1931 · page 3

The House of Representatives ratified the Hoover war debt moratorium by 319 votes to 100, after a…

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