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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 5 of 65

Car Crash Young Soldier Killed

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 3

YOUNG: As the result of a motor smash in the early hours of the morning, a young soldier, Pte. Walter Madden, who was…

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War Emergency Chest

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

The ladies of the Yass Ambulance Auxiliary are organising a community mix-up and dance, to be held next first aid chest, to be used in war…

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Prisoners of War Out Without Guards

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 3

Prisoners of war from the Cowra p.o.w. camp have been allowed in Cowra without guards. This allegation was made at…

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'Nine To Five War' G.O.C.'s Rebuttal

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday: Published reports charging the military authorities at Victoria Barracks with ''waging war on a 9 a.m…

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Wear White In The Black-Out Pique Suggestions: Black Popular In New York: Hat Fashions And The War

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 3

The advice for everyone to wear a spot of white so that one can be seen in the prevailing darkness has been taken to heart to this extent. Nearly every woman has gone in for white lingerie high-lights at neck, wrists, pockets and…

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Controversy In Sydney Preference for Returned Soldiers

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

"The question of the appointment of a non-returned soldier to the position of secretary of Western District Hospital…

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Fatal Car Smash Young Monteagle Soldier Killed Mother Seriously Injured Four Others Have Miraculous Escape

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 4

A fatal motor smash occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, when a young soldier, Pte. Walter Madden, who was…

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Soldier’s Thanks

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

Yass Ambulance Ladies’ Auxiliary has received the following letter from Lieut. G. V. Lawrence, from overseas:— “Dear Friends in Yass, Australia:…

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Soldiers Lost

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 4

DARWIN. Thursday: Two soldiers have been lost in the bush 30 miles from Darwin since Sunday afternoon. They, left their camp early in the…

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CONSCRIPTION Aliens To Be Enlisted

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday: The Federal Government will conscript all male citizens Australia except those who are citizens of…

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Wounded Nazis Held Up

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

Some of the wounded German prisoners who waited four days at a British port to be repatriated under an exchange scheme, taking exercise under the surveillance of their British guards. Action of the German Government forced the British…

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£1497 Raised Prisoners Of War

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

The total of the Prisoner of War Day appeal is now only £2/3/5 short of the committee's objective of £1500…

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GUNNING Two Soldiers Honoured

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

GUNNING, Friday: The Gunning Patriotic and welfare Committee held a social evening in the Industrial Hall in honour of Sgnr. C. Beer,…

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Eisteddfod War Upsets Plans

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 1

There was an even larger and more enthusiastic gathering at the Town Hall on Friday night last than the meeting of a week…

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The War Council

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 2

The suggestion that Dr. Evatt should be the one chosen to represent Australia on the War Council which may be formed in…

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Some Vital War Work Mr. Ward On Employers

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY Tuesday: The' Federal Minister for Labour, Mr. Ward, said yesterday that he intended to proceed without reckoning on the aid of the…

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Dalton Social Soldier Entertained

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 1

Private Cecil Davis was entertained by a large gathering of friends at a social evening at the Public Hall on Monday, January…

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Mr. Fraser on War Strategy Allegations Are Denied

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday (Official Wireless): The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mr. Fraser has commented on recently-published statements…

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Politics and War Mr. Perkins To U.A.P.

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 3

Addressing members of the Goulburn U.A.P. branch at the annual meeting on Tuesday night, Mr. J. A. Perkins, M.P.,…

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To Aid War Effort U.A.P. Younger Set

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 1

Members of the Goulburn U.A.P. Younger Set decided at their annual meeting to continue the operations of the branch…

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