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

The wars & local soldiers, 1940

1,933 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 20 of 97

War Comforts Fund Boorowa Branch

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 9

At the meeting of the above, held on Thursday, 11th April, there were present Mesdames G. Atkins (in the chair), Le Fevre, Pomroy and…

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War Savings Council Aids Appeal

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 4

An appeal by the Federal Treasurer, Mr. Spender, asking that an endeavour be made to promote the sales of War…

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China's Supply of War Materials

The Young Chronicle · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 5

MARSHAL CHIANG KAI-SHEK, who claims that the Chungking Government has enough war materials to last until 1941 even if…

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Last War's "Sister Susies" Where Are They Now?

The Young Chronicle · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 5

"Where are the Sister Susies of the last war?" asked "Sister Susie " in a letter to the "Melbourne Argus." She cannot…

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Boorowa and District War and Patriotic Fund Monthly Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last, the President (Mr. S. D. Bobbin)…

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A Digger's Final Leave of What Does He Think? War Is "The Great Adventure"

The Young Chronicle · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 5

HOW does a fellow feel about his last day's leave? We wondered that as we watched him step out of the Showgrounds gate, bound for the last six days of freedom from officialdom that were…

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Returned Soldiers Discuss Council Employee's Dismissal and Hospital Secretary Appointment

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 5

INCLUDED IN THE IMPORTANT BUSINESS DEALT WITH AT THE BOOROWA SUB-BRANCH OF THE R.S.S.I.L.A. MONTHLY MEETING, HELD IN THE MEMORIAL HALL ON FRIDAY NIGHT LAST. WHICH CAUSED CONSIDERABLE DISCUSSION, WAS…

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N.z.'s First Soldier

The Young Chronicle · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 4

Major-Gen. Freyberg, V.C., a hero of the 1914-18 war, who commands the New Zealand Expeditionary…

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Soldier Member Benefits Manchester Unity's Splendid Record

The Young Chronicle · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 3

"During 130 years in England and 100 years in Australia, this society has a wonderful record for loyalty to the Empire, and…

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From Everywhere War Savings Campaign

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 4

The Commonwealth Treasurer, Mr. Spender, will shortly launch a campaign throughout Australia, which he hopes will result in hundreds of…

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Late War News

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 7

The Germans claim to be reaching Norway by troopships as well as by air. The Norwegian broadcast states…

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POSTPONED Ball For War Funds

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 4

The Chamber of Commerce Ball, which was to have been held in May, in aid of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund, has been…

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The Post True Labour Opinion What Is War? (To the Editor.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 8

Sir,—Mr. J. M. Tully, M.L.A., speaking at the meeting of the Goulburn A.L.P. last week on the "Hands Off Russia" motion said that "the…

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Comforts for Soldiers

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 2

Mrs. D. J. Rand, hon. secretary of the Young branch of the Red Cross Society, advised the "Chronicle" yesterday that the following comforts…

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Farewell to Tubbul Soldier Presented with Wristlet Watch Tubbul

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 4

On Friday evening last Mr. Mick Stewart, who has been home on final leave, was tendered a farewell social by his large circle of friends at…

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War Contracts Scandal Revealed By Police

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 7

Action is likely to be taken soon as a result of Scotland Yard's inquiries into allegations that a number of men are…

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Race Meeting for War Fund Committee Meeting Last Night

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 7

A spirit of optimism prevailed at last night's meeting of the Southern Districts Trotting Club, at which further arrangements…

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Marketing Our Products How Australia Helps Britain Magnificent War Effort

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 8

The mobilisation of primary industry, the second great development of the Australian war effort, is being carried out…

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Anzac Day

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

The usual arrangements, for Anzac Day are being made locally by the Returned Soldiers' League, viz., an assembly at the Memorial Monument…

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Anzac Day Post Office Arrangements

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

Anzac Day (Thursday, April 2[?]) being a Public Holiday, the following arrangements will be observed at Murrumburrah Post Office…

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