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

The wars & local soldiers, 1947

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22 Germans on Trial Prompters of War?

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 28 August 1947 · page 1

NUREMBURG, Wednesday: "These are the magicians who made the fantasies of Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' come true," said…

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Boorowa War Memorial Club to the Editor

The Burrowa News · Friday 29 August 1947 · page 1

Dear Sir:—"I read with interest—Mr Fred Howe's letter re the Borrowa Soldiers' Memorial Club which appeared in your issue of 22nd last inst…

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Hospital As War Memorial?

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 4 September 1947 · page 6

Although it is two years since the 1939-45 war ended, so far no move has been made to commemorate those who served…

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War Gratuity Regulations Amended

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 4 September 1947 · page 3

War gratuity regulations have been amended to provide early payment to ex-servicemen needing the money because of distress or…

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Soldier Settlement

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 8

MELBOURNE: The Commonwealth Government had spent about £3,000,000 on soldier settlement since June, 1945…

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Railways at War

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 1

This is a record of the activities of the N.S.W. Government Railways in the Second World War. As Goulburn is a railway town…

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World War II. Memorial Plans Prepared

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 4

It is understood that plans for the World War II. Memorial at Yass have been prepared by Mr. P. Mil[?]on, of “Laverstack,” Y[?]…

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Soldiers' Club Wants to Extend Building

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 4

The Y[?] Memorial Hall Council will seek permission from the Peterson Estate for the Solders’ Club to build over the…

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Soldiers' Club Roof in Bad State

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 3

The secretary, (Mr. W. A. Bouquet) reported to last meeting of Memorial Hall Council that the roof of the Soldiers' Club was in…

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Single Farms for Soldier Settlers

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (the Hon W. F. Sheahan, M.L.A.), has won State Cabinet's, approval for his scheme to enable…

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Pandit Nehru Warns Indians Position to Go on War Basis

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 10 September 1947 · page 5

NEW DELHI, Wed.: With his mind "full of the horrors I have been in the Punjab," the Prime Minister of India, Pandit Nehru, warned the Dominion in a broadcast over New Delhi radio last…

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Rabbits and Soldier Settlements P. P. Board Intentions

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 2

After considering a statement by the Minister for Lands. the Goulburn Pastures Protection Board yesterday decided to take every step to ensure that district properties under consideration for soldier…

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Returned Soldiers' League Monthly Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 6

There was a good attendance of members present at the monthly meeting of the Boorowa Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers'…

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Crookwell's New Soldiers' Club Boorowa Well Represented At Official Opening

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 3

Quite a number of members of the Boorowa Returned Soldiers League journey to Crookwell on Saturday last to be present…

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U.S. Shouldn't Have Fought In War

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 3

It was unnecessary for America to enter the actual fighting in the Second World War, and anyway she would never have been…

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LEGACY Annual Dinner at Goulburn Soldiers Still on Service

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 2

The annual dinner of members of Goulburn Legacy (which includes Yass) was held at the Fireside Inn, Goulburn, on…

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Rabbit Control On Land For Soldier Settlement

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 1

Regular inspections of properties in the Yass district, which are to be taken over by the Crown for Soldier settlement,…

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Rifle Men Hold First Post-war Dinner

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 6

Members of Goulburn Rifle Club spent an enjoyable time on Saturday evening when they assembled at Railway Institute for their first post-war dinner. Visiting teams from Marulan…

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Not Civil War But Worse

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 17 September 1947 · page 5

FLUSHING NEW YORK. Tuesday: A[?]situation "worse than civil war" Prevails in the Punjab according to the…

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Single Farm Units For Soldiers

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 17 September 1947 · page 8

State Cabinet's approval has been given to a scheme sponsored by the Minister for Lands, Mr W. F. Sheahan, to enable soldiers to be settled…

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