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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 7 of 97

"No Somme" in This War

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 4

"General Gamelin has shown that he does not intend to build his fame on the shambles of the battlefield. With him in…

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Effect Of War Problems Of State

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 1

In the course of an address at a meeting held recently the Bannister U.A.P. branch, that the problems facing the…

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The King Knew Best War Office Secrecy

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 2

Comments the "News Chronicle" (London); The War Office suffered a profound shock when it wanted to keep the news of the…

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American Girls Are Keen to Help in The War

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 4

How hundreds of American girls are keen to help in the war against Hitlerism was revealed this week in London by Dr…

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War Time Hobbies In England G.B. Shaw Prunes Paths

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 4

Mr. Bernard Shaw, when asked recently what recreation he found most helpful in these days, replied: "I go about the lanes…

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The Post Appeal By Goulburn Woman Aiding in War to the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 7

Sir,—I was very pleased to read In your paper that the Goulburn Citizens' Welfare Committee has decided to merge with the local branch…

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We Are Becoming Wool-Minded These Days Knitting Bags : Soldiers' Comforts : Latest Developments : Paris And Femininity

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 3

Naturally everything to do with kinitting a particularly welcome this time when everyone who can and many that cannot are making warm garments to send overseas…

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Soldiers’ Memorial

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 2

A special meeting of subscribers to the Soldiers’ Memorial and Literary Institute will be held to-night at the Memorial Lecture Room, to elect…

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"No Somme" in This War

The Young Chronicle · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 5

"General Gamel[?]n has shown that he does not intend to build his fame on the shambles of the battlefield. With him in…

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Death Releases "Dickie" Punt Bed-ridden From War Wounds Was Once Prominent Footballer

The Young Chronicle · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 1

After having suffered almost continuously since being wounded by shrapnel at Bullecourt, France, in the Great War, a local Digger,…

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"Not War But Murder" Attacks on Fishermen Described As "Pure Barbarism" LONDON,Thursday

The Young Chronicle · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

Nazi attacks on British fishing boats were condemned by the Prime Minister, Mr Chamberlain, in the House of Commons to-day. "The killing of fishermen is not war but murder," he said. "Such acts are pure barbarism…

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If Australia Was Invaded "Our Men Would Be Needed Here." Labor's War Policy Outlined

The Young Chronicle · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 3

Defending Labor's war policy, in the course of an address in the Young Town Hall on Saturday night, Mr. W. J. McKell…

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Chamberlain's Survey Of War Cheers for Finland in Commons Future Is Faced With Calm Deliberation

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday: "We rejoice that the help given to Finland has been of real value and that further aid is now on the way," said the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, amid cheers in the House of Commons to-day…

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The British Labour Party Declares Its War Policy Hitlerism Must Be Destroyed Recurrent Menace Must Cease

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday: The National Executive of the Labour Party's declaration of policy calls on Britons to contribute to their utmost in their effort to overthrow Hitlerism…

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Spy's Opportunity. Soldier's Friends Should Be Discreet

The Young Chronicle · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 8

A small item of news regarding projected troop movements may by itself be apparently trivial, but it may well be of untold value to an…

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The War of Markets

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 5

ISTANBUL, Sunday: Official quarters predict that Italy will oust Germany from the Turkish market as a result of the Turkish-Italian…

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The War Australia’s Huge Air Future

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 3

In proportion to the population, Australia was before the war, one of the most advanced countries in the world in civil aviation. With the…

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If Germany Won the War All Things Held Dear Would Be Lost

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 4

Mr. G. E. Ardill, M.L.A., speaking at the annual meeting of the Crookwell branch of the U.A.P., urged his listeners to think what would…

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Soldiers’ Memorial and Literary Institute Caretaker’s Hours — Opening Ball in March — Building Operations

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Soldiers’ Memorial and Literary Institute was held on Thursday evening. The plesident was in the chair and…

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To Aid in War Overseas

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 1

Some of the nurses accompanying the 2nd A.I.F. in the First contingent.—Department of Information,…

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