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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 59 of 65

TAKINGS £350 Narrangullen Carnival Cavan Contributes £680 In Two Years to Patriotic And War Fund

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 24 November 1941 · page 2

With the gross takings amounting to £350 at the big carnival on Saturday week, the people of Cavan and district have raised…

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Certificates for Soldiers

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 24 November 1941 · page 3

At the meeting of the Goodradigbee Shire Council on Friday, two samples of certificates proposed to be presented to soldiers who enlisted…

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Christmas Tree for Soldiers’ Children

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 24 November 1941 · page 2

The executive of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A representatives of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Yass branch, and representatives of the Yass and District…

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Prisoner of War

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 25 November 1941 · page 2

Advice has been received by the Goulburn branch of the Red Cross Society that NX25562 A/Cpl E. W. Lawrence is a prisoner of war at…

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£5 for War Fund

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 25 November 1941 · page 1

A donation of £5 towards the Goulburn Patriotic Fund has been received from Mr. Roy A. Gulson…

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War Loan Final Figures

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 25 November 1941 · page 2

Final figures of Goulburn's effort in connection with the Commonwealth War and Conversion Loan show that the…

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Caledonian Fair War Prisoners Appeal

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 26 November 1941 · page 5

A most successful meeting of the committee organising the Prisoners of War Appeal Day was held at the A.M.P. chambers last night when…

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Prisoners of War Appeal Another Man Adopted

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 26 November 1941 · page 2

The Goulburn branch of the Red Cross Society has handed to the treasurer of the Prisoners of War Fund their cheque for £52 by way…

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Economic War U.S. Tightens The Rope

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 26 November 1941 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Tuesday: The United States has cancelled all licences for export of oil products to Spain and Spanish colonies…

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On Brink of War Says Admiral Yarnell

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 26 November 1941 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Tuesday: "The United States is on the brink of war with Japan since it is difficult to see any just settlement of…

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Sir Earle Page Not in War Cabinet

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 26 November 1941 · page 3

LONDON. Tuesday: Sir Earle Page will not be made a member of the British War Cabinet. This was made clear in the House…

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War Loan Highlights Crookwell District Almost £20,000

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 26 November 1941 · page 5

Applications lodged through Banks within the Crookwell Shire for investment in the recent Commonwealth War Loan (which closed a week or so ago) numbered 87 altogether, representing total…

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South African War Veterans’ Names Wanted for Honour Roll

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 November 1941 · page 2

Recently the Soldiers’ Memorial and Literary Institute Council approved of a proposal that an honour roll of veterans of the South African…

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Prisoners of War Fund

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 November 1941 · page 2

The dance and euchre party held on Monday night in the Memorial Hall by Mr. and Mrs. C. Carey, under Red Cross approval for Prisoners of…

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War Prisoners Goulburn Appeal

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 27 November 1941 · page 4

A special appeal for contributions is made by the Prisoners of War Day Appeal committee to all those who desire and are…

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Service Card From War Prisoner

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 November 1941 · page 2

On Monday last, Mrs. T. Comins received a service card from her son, Sgt. Tom Comins, R.A.A.F.. who has…

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ROOSEVELT War Character Is Revealed!

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 27 November 1941 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday: A bitter attack on President Roosevelt as the person mainly responsible for the war, was made by the German…

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Cricket and War (To -the Editor)

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 November 1941 · page 2

Sir,—I do not think the cricket match in the Park on Sunday week is for any patriotic purpose. People going there may see some…

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Bismarck War Critical "British Fuss" Over Starving French

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1941 · page 3

I have said the Germans despise humanitarianism. Listen to this: In the year 1871 Germany was at…

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The War Volunteer Defence Corps Friday and Sunday Programme

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 November 1941 · page 2

The Yass Coy. of the V.D.C. will fall in for a half-day parade at the Drill Hall on Sunday next, at 10.25 a.m. The N.C.O’s class will be held…

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