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

The wars & local soldiers, 1942

1,299 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 11 of 65

BOWNING Presentations to Soldier

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 3

On Saturday morning last L./Cpl. E. Glover was publicly entertained in the Bowning. Hall and presentations were made on behalf of the Yass and…

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Robbery at Cliff St. Soldier Deserter Gets Twelve Months Companion Sentenced to Six Months

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 1

Recent robberies at Yass and Goulburn had their aftermath at Yass Police Court on Tuesday. Before Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M.. at…

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Wavell Wounded, Says Tokyo Radio

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 3

LONDON, Thursday: It was announced by Tokyo radio to-night that General Wavell. Allied Commander in the South-West Pacific, had been…

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Commonwealth £35,000,000 Liberty War Loan

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 1

KANIVA (Victoria) and COOMA (southern New South Wales) have become rivals in a most interesting contest. Cooma…

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Australia at War Australia Next? Preparedness Now!

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 1

Wishful thinking has probably done as much barm to the Allied cause in this war as any other form of unpreparedness. In Australia's…

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War Trial Comedy Opens In France No Bombers Ready for Action

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 3

RIOM, Thursday: Of all nations that were fighting at the opening of the war, France was unable to put a single modern bomber in the…

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Wedding Rings for War Effort

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 3

Two wedding rings have been sent to the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, us gifts towards Australia’s war effort. One ring his been returned to…

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Preparation for War South Goulburn Activity

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the South Goulburn branch of the N.E.S., which was held on Thursday, was attended by a large number of residents…

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Appeals for Weapons Essential Tools Of War

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Sunday: The New Zealand Minister to the United States, Mr. Nash broadcast from Washington urged U.S…

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Soldiers’ Children Junior Red Cross Home Wing of “Linton” Made Available By Mrs. Triggs

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 1

With characteristic generosity Mrs. M. M. Triggs has made a wing of her residence, “Linton,” North Yass, available to the…

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Dead Soldier's Son Wants To Join The A.I.F.

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 1

A good-looking youth 18 years, named Stanely Mathew Holmes, appeared before Mr. Ryan, P.M., in the Goulburn Police Court on Friday…

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War in the Air

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 5

LONDON, Monday: The retiring Minister for Aircraft Production, Mr. Moore Brabazon, declared that Britain had a number of inventions for…

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WAR & WOOL English Export Position

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 5

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report: In peace time about 90 per cent of the Australian clip was exported. Last season exports were equal to…

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Wounded Men in Singapore

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday: It is announced by the Japanese Domei news agency that 4600 wounded British soldiers are in…

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Situation Serious War Council To Meet

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA, Wednesday: In view of the urgency of the Pacific situation a revision of the plans for the meeting of…

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War Insurance Scheme Points For Property Owners

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Insurance offices in Sydney were crowded yesterday by house-holders, business people and…

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Agriculture and the War Some Of The Problems Involved

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 6

For over two years Australia has been faced with duty of organising her agricultural resources in order to make the most effective contribution to the war. Recent events have accentuated the urgency of this task…

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Eight Sons in War

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 2

Eight sons of Mr. and Mrs. C. Trapman, formerly of Randwick, and now living at Liverpool, are serving in the Royal Australian Navy or the…

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The War and Wool

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 4

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:— In peace time about 90 per cent, of the Australian clip was exported. Last season exports were equal to…

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The War Volunteer Defence Corps

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 2

The Volunteer Defence Corps will fall in at 1425 (2.25 p.m.) on Sunday next at Yass Junction. The training up till the evening meal will…

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