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

The wars & local soldiers, 1945

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Returned Soldiers' Meetings Big Increase in Membership

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 24 July 1945 · page 1

The executive and general meetings of the Goulburn sub-branch of the R.S.S; and A.I.L. of A. were well attended and members are displaying interest in the affairs of the sub-branch Mr. W. H. Thorburn presided at both meetings…

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The Island War

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 25 July 1945 · page 2

The letter from the young Australian soldier, published originally by the Melbourne Herald, throws a light on…

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Obtaining Land for Soldiers

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 25 July 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY: Land had been sub-divided and sold purely as a matter of self-interest and without considering the claims of soldiers…

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KANGIARA Patriotic and War Fund

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 2

At a meeting of the Kangiar[?] Tangmangaroo sub-branch the following were present: Cr. H. J. Best (president) in the chair,…

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KANGIARA Patriotic and War Fund

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 4

At a meeting of the Kangiarar-Tangmangaroo sub-branch the following were present: Cr. H. J. Best (president) in the chair,…

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Civil War in China Complaint by Communists

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 3

CHUNGKING, Wednesday: Chinese Communists complain that the Chinese Government troops have started a…

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Fat Lambs Post-War Export Now the Time to Prepare

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 6

The time has arrived when preparation should be made to produce again the high quality export fat lamb—which will be in post-war…

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Held Japs Yass Boy Wounded in Action Private Russell Dowling

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 30 July 1945 · page 1

A group of Australians stranded in a wrecked barge, which was fired on and attacked by Japanese marines for hours, not…

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Children Suffer Clothing For War Victims

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 30 July 1945 · page 2

In parts of war devastated Europe children do not attend school because they have no clothes. In some cases one garment is…

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MURRUMBATEMAN Presentation to Soldiers Large Attendance

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 30 July 1945 · page 2

On Friday night last a large attendance gathered in the hall at Murrumbateman to welcome home Pres. A. V, Greig and…

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War Gratuity Some Pointers

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 31 July 1945 · page 2

The eligibility for gratuity may be divided into two broad parts. One, service in Australia: two service overseas…

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War Road Transport Pool's First Year Remarkable Success Was Opinion of Members

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 31 July 1945 · page 2

Formed in March to co-ordinate and improve facilities in Goulburn and the surrounding districts for the carriage of goods by road, the Goulburn and District War Road Transport Pool last night, at the…

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Flyer Who Had Post-War Plan of His Own

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 1 August 1945 · page 1

When he isn't flying his 'Seafire over the Japanese homeland, a young black-bearded fighter pilot aboard this carrier is at work on his private post-war plan. He wants to make the world…

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Soldier's Defence His Unit Shunned Him

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 1 August 1945 · page 3

MELBOURNE: Discharge of a soldier of Italian parentage, who alleged he was shunned by other men in the unit because or…

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Body of Soldier Washed Ashore

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 1 August 1945 · page 3

SYDNEY: Clothed in an A.M.F. uniform with four service chevrons on the left sleeve, the body of a soldier was washed…

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Soldier Settlement

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 1 August 1945 · page 5

Mr. Corliss (of the Closer Settlement Advisory Board), Mr. Mulley (Classification Committee) and Mr. Kelly (Federal…

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Wounded in Action

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 2

The following names appear on an Army casualty list issued to-day: Wounded in action: L/Cpl. G…

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Tragic War on Wild Life

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 2

The ruthless destruction of animal and tree life formed one of the most tragic chapters in the history of Australia, the Acting Chief…

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BOOKHAM Red Cross Branch £1800 Raised During War

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 2

The annual meeting of Bookham-Berremangra branch of the Red Cross was held in Bookham Memorial Hall on Wednesday, July 18…

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Soldiers’ Memorial and Literary Institute Retiring Committee Re-elected

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Yass and District Soldiers’ Memorial and Literary Institute was held on Tuesday…

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