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

The wars & local soldiers, 1941

1,285 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 16 of 65

Churchill Speaks War Survey Our Growing Air Strength

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday (A.A.P.): In a war statement in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister, Mr. Winston…

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War in Paris Being Waged Hitler's Propaganda Undermined

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 4

To-day Paris is a sad and depressing sight. It is more reminiscent of a garrison town than one of the world's most…

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The Wisdom of Wavell "War a Rough and Dirty Game"

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 4

Here is General Sir Archibald Wavell, Commander-in-Chief of the British and Imperial Army of the Nile, as revealed by…

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What Is a Good Fascist? "Peace Is Disgusting, And War Is Beautiful"

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

When Sidi Barrani fell to the victorious Army of the Nile, the Italian general who had commanded the fort asked his British captors for permission to address his troops. Permission was given. He…

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Brides for Australia Wives of Soldiers Government Pays Passage

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

Although 350 marriages between members of the A.I.F. in Great Britain and British brides may sound ominous to girls in…

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World of Women Socks For Our Soldiers Pattern Recommended

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

Long socks are constantly needed for supply to members of Australia's fighting forces, and the W.V.S. recommends the…

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Soldiers’ Memorial & Literary Institute Room For Shire Council Conferences

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 5

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council of the Yass District Soldiers’ Memorial and Literary Institute was held in the reading room on…

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Regular Soldiers Train Home Guard

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 6

Under the critical and expert eye of a regular soldier, members of Britain’s Home Guard practise with a machine gun. Britain’s Home Guard, nearly two million strong and every man a volunteer, is composed of last-war soldiers, youths too young for overseas…

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Gunning News Citizens and Soldier Farewelled at Dalton

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 4

One of the largest gatherings of residents and friends in Dalton and the surrounding districts was present on Tuesday night last week at the…

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Returned Men and Work

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday: During a recent conference of the Returned Soldiers and Sallors' Council, strong representations were made to the…

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Wounded at Bush Camp

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 5

Suffering great pain with a bullet wound in the arm, Keith Piggott, 16, remained alone in the bush for seven hours while his mates .sought…

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The Message of Anzac Day

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 1

Australia's great day of commemoration that shines out from the Calendar of Years like a beacon of courage and hope will be observed…

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"Good to Be Back" Soldier Home From War

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 7

"It is good to be home again after seeing how the people of other countries are living under the threat of invasion and air…

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Crippling Germany's War Machine

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 4

British bombers fly over Germany night after night, dealing devastating blows to munition works and other pre-selected military objectives. In this picture bombs are being loaded on one of the giant British long-range bombers…

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Remarkable Escapes From War-time Deaths

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 3

The escape of a German rear gunner,' whose plane was cut in two by British anti-aircraft fire, and who was found to be only…

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The World After the War What Will Be Position Of The Empire?

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 1

In the following address, given before the Royal Empire Society in London, Professor W. K. Hancock, an exceedingly able Australian and formerly of the Adelaide University, gives some wholesome truths for those sincerely…

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What It Costs to Kill a Man American's Analysis Of War Figures

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 3

An American Senator has been working out what it costs to kill a man in past wars--and what it costs to-day…

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Soldiers of Free France

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 3

Men of the French Colonial Infantry, proudly repudiating the armistice with Germany left Syria to join the Free French Forces under General de Gaulle. French Colonial Infantry on the. march in the Western Desert, where, co-operating with the British, they shared in the recent great victories over the Italians…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Services

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 4

Anzac Day marks perhaps one of, the greatest milestones in the history of Australia. April 25, 1915, and the ensuing…

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CHURCHES Special Anzac Service St. Saviour's

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 2

A special Anzac Comemoration service will be held in St. Saviour's Cathedral on Sunday morning next at 11 o'clock…

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