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

The wars & local soldiers, 1947

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Anzac Day S.S. Peter and Paul's Cathedral

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 4

ADD Anzac Day in Churches Solemn Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Ss. Peter and Paul's Cathedral to-morrow at…

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Anzac Day to Be Celebrated To-morrow Official Wreaths To Be Laid

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 1

Anzac Day will be celebrated in Yass tomorrow with a procession, laying of wreaths and a Memorial Service. All…

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The Mullion War Certificate Presented to Mr. Frank Johnston

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 4

The pre-marriage party held in Mr. Stewart Ledger’s wool-shed at the Mullion for Mr. Frank Johnston last Saturday night. was a great…

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Wallace's Outburst on Soviet-U.S. Relations. Must Change to Preserve Peace: War Sacrifices Forgotten, He Says

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday: "Russia and the United States have undermined the solemn cause for which their young men died," said the former U.S. Vice-President, Henry Wallace, in a speech, reports the Paris correspondent of the American, Associated Press…

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Protest Against Using Material for Shire Building Returned Soldier Home Builders Should Come First Says Cr. Walker

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 1

Cr. S. H. M. Walker protested against Goodradigbee Shire Council’s decision last Friday to proceed with the erection of a depot and workshop on the ground that returned soldier home builders should have first call…

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Soldiers’ Club Mr. John Moore Elected President Successful Year

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 2

After six years as President of the Soldiers’ Club, Mr. Le[?] Knight declined nomination at the annual meeting held last…

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Anzac Day

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 2

Is Anzac Day losing something of its original significance and taking on a wider meaning? This is a thought…

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Veteran's Tribute African War Memorial

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 2

Ex-Sergeant-Major Johnny Williams, veteran of the Boer War, this morning laid a wreath on the South…

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Dawn Service Opening to Anzac Day "Those Who did not Return" Remembered

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 3

"On this day, above all days, we recall those who did not return with us to receive the welcome of their nations those who still steep where we left them May they rest proudly in the knowledge of their achievement,…

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War Memorial Hall for Taralga Appeal to be Launched

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 1

By T. H. E. North, Hon. Treasurer, Taralga and District War Memorial Hall. "Now or Never," is not an apt. quotation to apply to the building…

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Anzac Day Celebrations Anzac Day Speaker on Moral Obligations "Drift to Irresponsibility"

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

In his address to 2000 people at the Anzac Day Commemoration Service in the Empire Theatre on Friday, Rev. T. J. O'Brien urged a halt in the drift towards moral irresponsibility in order to retrieve the principles for which so…

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300 at Dinner Tributes to Men of Anzac

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

All branches of the fighting services were represented by 300 returned men who attended the Anzac…

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Anzac Day Memorial Service March and Laying of Wreaths

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 1

In fine weather on Friday morning, Anzac Day was simply and solemnly celebrated with a march down the main street to…

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Anzac Luncheon Large Gathering of Service Personnel Trumpet Presented to Mr. W Climas

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

The solemn part of Anzac Day having been duly observed, exServicemen and women, assembled in gay mood at the…

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War Service Council to Present Certificates

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 1

War service certificates will be presented by Goulburn City Council to all men and women who were accepted for full-time…

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Soldier Fined Insulting Words to Policeman

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

"Pull your head in, copper, you are only a 28 days wonder yourself," were the words used by a young soldier to Constable…

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Record Crowd at Anzac Day in Crookwell Impressive Ceremonies

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 3

The Dawn Service held in commemoration of Anzac Day attracted the largest crowd' for some years. Hot coffee was thoughtfully served. to the participants at the. Crookwell' Services Club from 5 a.m. and the Service…

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Anzac Day Requiem Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul's Remembrance and the Future

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 3

Ss. Peter, and Paul[?]is. Cathedral was crowded many standing and others unable to gain admittance on Anzac Day when Solemn Requiem Mass for the Fallen was celebrated at 11 a.m…

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Season's Success for Skating Club Nears Standard of Pre-war Years

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 6

The Goulburn Skating Club season, recently concluded, besides being most successful from the local…

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Warning of Possible Civil War in France Outcome of Greek Aid, Says Wallace

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Tuesday: President Truman's foreign policy offers the possibility of giving rise to a civil war in France, declared the former Vice-President, Henry Wallace, at his first press conference after his return from a European tour…

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