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

The wars & local soldiers, 1936

309 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 14 of 16

Soldiers’ Memorial and Literary Institute Question Of New Supper Room

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 3

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

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World Peace “Nobody Wants War” Mr. Grogan’s Meeting

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 12 October 1936 · page 2

Only a handful of people listened Mr. Frank Grogan speak in Meehan Street on Saturday afternoon on the possibility of world war and his…

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Attack on Madrid Biggest Battle Since War is Raging 200,000 Men Engaged

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 3

LONDON, Monday: General Franco's plans for the assault on Madrid have been completed. Franco has established a continuous front from the…

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Britain as World's Policeman Mr. Eden Sees Nation Turning Others for Peace No Victor in Any Future War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday: "I believe the time will come—and it may not be far distant—when this nation, strong of arm and strong of purpose, will be able to turn the scales on…

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Lord Nuffield Says His Mind "God Help You in War" Offer to Give War Planes Turned Down

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday: Lord Nuffield to-day gave a sensational explanation of why the Wolseley Motor Company, which he controlled, withdrew from the Air Ministry's plan for creating a system of "shadow" aeroplane engine factories…

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Home For War Veterans Sub-branches Asked for Suggestions. Anzac Day 1938. Free Travet for Diggers

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 3

Suggestions are being sought by the Returned Soldiers' League from all sub-branches, including Young, on the establishing of a wear…

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[?]7 Years Gone For Nothing" Soldier Settlers Complain To Major Reid

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 3

[?]Attending a meeting of the Maimuru Progress Association Friday Major A. D. Reid, M.L.A., gave a sympathetic hearing to the [?] settlers. [?]promised to assist them where…

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[?]shop Proud To Be a Digger Letter to the Returned Soldiers. [?] at Sub-branch Meeting. [?] Matters Considered

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 3 November 1936 · page 3

[?]pride and pleasure was [?] by the Bishop in Jerusalem [?] Grahame Brown) in a letter [?] Young sub-branch of the…

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War's Aftermath

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 4 November 1936 · page 4

Twenty-two years ago the war clouds had broken over the world. Looking back through the years we are able…

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The Post [To the Editor] War Memorial

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 4 November 1936 · page 1

(Our columns are open to all opinions, reasonably expressed but We do not identify our views with those of correspondents.)…

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A Doubtful Honour Fired First Shot in War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 6 November 1936 · page 6

BELGRADE, Thursday: The death occurred to-day of Major Michael Milojovich, who claimed to have fired the first shot in the world war…

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"Best Ever" Returned Soldiers' Socials Final for the Season. New Club's Success

The Young Chronicle · Friday 6 November 1936 · page 1

Described by the secretary (Mr. Les Smith) as "the best night we have ever had," the final function of the Returned Soldiers' Social…

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Dead and Wounded From Bombs Lie in the Streets of Spanish Capital No Progress Made by Rebels Talk of Man Shortage Horror Broods Over Madrid

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 11 November 1936 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday: Shelling and air raids continue, but Madrid's militia still stands fast. It is claimed there are no signs of demoralisation or panic. On the contrary…

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Welcome Home Baptist Pastor Entertained

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 2

A large gathering was present at the welcome home social tendered by the Baptist community to Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Wilson, following…

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Cost of War Payment of Pensions

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 3

LONDON: The British Ministry of Pensions hopes to finish paying for its share of the cost of the Great War by 1955—11 years…

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War In East May Happen At Any Time 300,000 Troops Ready

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 16 November 1936 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday: Large scale hostilities between Mongols, backed by Japan, and Chinese, supported by Russia, are expected at any moment…

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What Italian Women Thought After the War

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 November 1936 · page 3

Italian women are radiant with hope—hope of a marvellous future of riches and plenty, wrote Ivy Van Someren recently. The war is over. Prosperity—not only glory—will now reward the Italian people…

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Where T.b. Soldiers Are Given a Chance

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 18 November 1936 · page 2

Bodington Sanatorium, W[?]entworth Falls, controlled by the N.S.W. Red Cross Society…

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Returned Soldiers' Leagua

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 19 November 1936 · page 3

A meeting of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Mechanics' Institute, on Tuesday night. Mr. H. Knight Gregson (President)…

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Germany And Italy Decide to Recognise General Franco's Government New Stage in Civil War Communiques From Berlin And Rome Terror Reigns in City

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 November 1936 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday: Announcements have been made in Berlin and Rome that both Germany and Italy have decided to recognise General Franco's Government…

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