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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 9 of 65

War Bulletin Situation in Balkans Pressure on Petain

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 2

A German move through Bulgaria is expected shortly. It may be directed at Salonika with the object of…

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Furniture for Canberra Club Make The Lot Of Soldiers Happier

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 5

As mentioned elsewhere, Her Excellency the Lady Gowrie, who is President of the, Canberra Service Club, accompanied by members of the…

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BINALONG Pariotic and War Fund

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 5

At the February meeting of the Binalong Patriotic and War Fund, the financial statement disclosed a credit balance of £346…

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Murrumburrah School of Arts War Savings Certificates Group Formed

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 5

The School of Arts is to be congratulated on having formed a War Savings Certificate, Purchase Group for its subscribers and intending…

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Yass and District Patriotic and War Fund Show Activities

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 2

The Yass and District Patriotic and War Fund are conducting the publican’s booths, soft drinks, ice cream, fruit and lolly booths on the…

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Help a Brave People Greek War Relief Fund Appeal Buy Flags and Buttons at Show

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 2

Greek Day is being held throughout New South Wales on Friday, Febiuary 28, for the purpose of giving the public an opportunity of…

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Leaders of Our Soldiers Their Careers And Characteristics

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 4

THERE has never been any question of the fighting qualities of Australians. Their achievements are boldly written in world history. So too, is the quality of leadership, without which these fighting qualities would be dissipated. The character and experience of…

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War Service Returned Men's Efforts What Is Being Done

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 4

According to a letter read at last night's meeting of the Goulburn sub-branch of the Returned Soldier's League, £280 will be allocated every…

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Honour of the Army Found On Italian Soldier

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday (A.A.P.): "The honour of the Italian Army depends on this operation," read an order found in the pocket of an…

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Dr. Cunningham Killed In Action

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday: Lieutenant-Colonel Archibald James Cunningham, officer Commanding the First Field Ambulance, A.I.F., was killed…

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Circulation of War Money Need For Import Restrictions

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 7

An aspect of the war finance of Australia that deserves attention because of its important implications is that the inevreased amounts being…

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Soldiers' Club Notice Of Motion

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 6

At the March meeting of the Goulburn sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, Mr. P. F. Fllan will move:—…

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Straws in the Wind War And Wool

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 1

Pitt, Son and Badgery report: As straws reveal the way the wind blows German prohibitions in occupied countries indicate Germany's…

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Long War Menzies Has No Illusions Tribute Paid To Labour

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday (A.A.P.): "It is no use pulling our legs about the duration of the war. I have no illusions about a…

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MR. J. M. TULLY Fight For Liberty Youth and War

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 2

"Great Britain and Australia are to-day engaged in an unprecedented fight for liberty and freedom, and if this country is…

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No Peace Till War Is Won Roosevelt's View Willkie Makes Great Appeal

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Tuesday (A.A.P.): President Roosevelt, when asked at a press conference if the new Ambassador, Mr. Winant, was taking any…

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Signs of Storm German Soldiers Warned

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday (A.A.P.): The German radio says that German soldiers on leave from Norway have been…

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Uproar at Gunning Committee Under Fire Dissatisfaction About Soldiers' Farewells

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 2

For some time past the Gunning Shire Patriotic and Welfare Fund has been under fire from many quarters and the attendance at the…

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News From Home for Soldiers

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 3

For a soldier on active service the next best thing to a letter from home is a home newspaper, which provides him with…

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War of Words

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 4

Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill are the two men alive in the world to-day who best understand the power of words…

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