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

The wars & local soldiers, 1934

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Illalong Tragedy Funeral Of Mr. Ware Attended By Returned Soldiers

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 2 July 1934 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr. William Patrick Ware, who met a shocking death as the result of a premature explosion at Illalong…

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Soldiers Club Billiards Tournament R. Bateup Wins by Six

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 2 July 1934 · page 1

The final game in the annual billiards tournament for the Pete Dawson Cup was played on Thursday night, when R. Bateup (35)…

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Returned Men Question of Preference Government Intentions Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 5

Mr. J. C. Ross moved that a committee should be appointed to inquire whether preference had been given to returned soldiers in appointments to…

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Soldiers Memorial And Literary Institute Improving Condition of Stage No Bulbs For Footlights

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Soldiers Memorial and Literary Institute was held on Tuesday evening. The president, Mr. W…

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Power to Buy Needed. Bishop of Goulburn on World's Ills. War No Longer to Blame. Church As "Watch-dog of the Poor."

The Young Chronicle · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 6

What he describes as the "appalling problem of poverty" is the subject of the monthly message of the Bishop of Goulburn in the…

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Returned Men Annual Congress SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 9 July 1934 · page 3

The annual report of the Returned Soldiers' League to be presented at the annual congress in Brisbane next month says that more than…

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Soldiers’ Memorial And Literary Institute Annual Meeting

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 9 July 1934 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Soldiers’ Memorial and Literary Instititute will be held on Tuesday, July 17, when the election of the council of 14 and other…

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With the Dunster Forse Thrilling Story of War Days Outwitting Turks and Bolsheviks

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 July 1934 · page 2

"When the British force in Mesopotamia captured Baghdad in 1917, one of the Kaiser's fond dreams was rudely shattered." With these words, Rev. J.H. Sorrell, addressing the Rotary…

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Returned Soldier Wants Work. But There Is No Vacancy Yet. May Receive Temporary Work Later On

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1934 · page 2

The controversy concerning the application made by the Returned Soldiers' League, asking…

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Soldiers’ Memorial Hall And Literary Institute Position Of Secretary And Librarian

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 12 July 1934 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Soldiers’ Memorial and Literary Institute, to be held at the lecture room on Tuesday evening next, further…

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Soldiers’ Club Billiards Championship Final To-night

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 16 July 1934 · page 2

The final of the Soldiers’ Club billiards championship Will be played-tonight, between D. Zander and V. Leonard, commencing at 7.30 p.m. The…

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Strike War Peace Proposals 100,000 Men Out Martial Law Possible San Francisco, Tues

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 3

A definite proposal is under way to end the general strike, declared a member of Roosevelt's Labour Disputes Board…

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The Name Anzac Government Policy

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Sir Charles Kingsford Smith yesterday expressed egrel that apparently. It was deemed necessary that the name Anzac should…

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Principle Affirmed Returned Soldier Preference When Position Is Available

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the subscribers to the Yass District Soldiers’ Memorial and Literary. Institute on Tuesday night, when…

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Soldiers’ Club Billiards Championship Young Player Beats Veteran

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 5

There was a large attendance of members present on Monday night at the Soldiers’ Club for the final of this year’s billiards championship. The…

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War in the Air Britain's Policy 41 New Squadrons

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The Government's air policy was to-day the subject of an important statement by Mr. Stanley…

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Splendid War Services Recognised Memorial to Mrs. Laura Metcalfe. Many Attend Unveiling Ceremony. Performed by Mrs. C. M. WESTERN

The Young Chronicle · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 3

For the unveiling of the memorial plaque to the late Mrs. Laura Metcalfe there was a huge attendance in the Council…

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War Talk

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 23 July 1934 · page 3

PARIS, Sunday.—Marshal Petain addressing the Reserve Officers Congress at. St. Malo, said the next war would break out like a flash of…

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Intrigue And War

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 23 July 1934 · page 3

Those who liked- Charles Cooper’s “Reflected Glory” will enjoy his later book, "Satan’s Mercy,” which comes from the publishers, Jackson and…

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QUESTIONS Straying Stock In Cooma St. Returned Soldier Preference

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 5

At Monday night’s Municipal Council meeting, Ald. J. O’Brien asked where the amount of £926 for bridges in the relief expenditure had been…

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