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

The wars & local soldiers, 1948

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“Club Will Always Be Rallying Point For ex-Soldiers” Presentation to Ex-secty- Treasurer

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 12 July 1948 · page 2

Responding-to a presentation on Saturday night, Mr. M. Coen said night, Mr. M. Coen said the Yass Soldiers Club…

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Grazier Wages War on Greyhounds

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 13 July 1948 · page 3

A district grazier who last night caught three greyhounds chasing his sheep has threatened to shoot, the dogs unless they…

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1914-18 War

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 5

The death is announced of General John J. Pers[?]ng, at 88. He was a Missouri storckeeper's son…

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"Two Too Many" Galong Smash; Effects Of War Unfair Criticism of Railways

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 3

In a leading article the Goulburn "Post", writes in part: Under the heading "Two Too Many Smashes," the Sydney "Daily…

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Navy Stages Biggest Exercise Since The War

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 July 1948 · page 4

The North Sea off the coasts of Scotland and Norway was the scene of the biggest British naval exercises since the war. The naval forces include the battleships “Anson” and “Howe” the aircraft carrier “Implacable,'” the cruiser “Superb,” with eleven…

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America Is Facing a Show-down Talk Of Blundering Into A "Premature War"

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 20 July 1948 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Monday: Amid widespread talk of the imminent danger of the United States and Russia blundering into "a premature" war, unplanned and unwanted by either side, President Truman yesterday set aside presidential campaign politics and plunged into conferences with his Secretary of State, Mr. George Marshall,…

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Fighting the Rabbit Wire Netting Production Only A Third Of Pre-War Days

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 22 July 1948 · page 1

Part of the dollar earnings of the rabbit should be used for its control and destruction, a special conference on the rabbit problem decided recently. The conference, which was held…

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Marulan Forms Soldiers' Memorial Association Three Plans Under Consideration

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 23 July 1948 · page 1

A meeting convened by the Progress Association: decided to form the above association and officers elected were Mr. Brewer,…

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War Memorial Fund

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 29 July 1948 · page 5

The following additional donations have been received for the War Memorial Building Fund: Mrs. Gertrude Martin £10/10/-,…

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Fresh Spy Disclosures in America Underground Work Before War

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 4 August 1948 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Tuesday: The dramatic Congressional spy investigation mushroomed still further yesterday when…

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Land for War Service Settlement 14 Farms At Tumbarumba

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 5 August 1948 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) has approved of 14 farms on Maragle Estate, Tumbarumba, for war service land settlement. Mr. Sheahan said that the…

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War Service Homes

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 6 August 1948 · page 2

War Service Homes application forms are now obtainable from the Goulburn R.S.L. secretary (Mr. Frank Guise), at…

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War In India?

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 6 August 1948 · page 5

NEW DELHI, Friday: The Hyderabad situation had deteriorated during the past 48 hours and had developed…

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In Europe on the Heels of War Aftermath Of Tragedy

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 6 August 1948 · page 4

Mrs. R. Alison, at present the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Dalglish, of Pomeroy, was one of those who played an important part in carrying out the work of mercy and help when war ceased in Europe. She was a member of the F.A.N.Y. (First Aid Nursery Yeomanry) formed in the…

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Guerilla War In Malaya

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 9 August 1948 · page 5

SINGAPORE, Monday (A.A.P Reuter': One bandit was killed and several wounded when bandit snipers clashed with military…

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“Yass, Lovely Spot” Scotswoman’s Impressions Family’s Fine War Record

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 9 August 1948 · page 3

“I think Yass is a lovely spot; with the Mils surrounding the town, it reminds me so much of home. But its…

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Fanny's Welcome Home

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 4

AMSTERDAM; Wednesday: Cheering thousands surrounded Amsterdam central railway station…

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Helping War Widows

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 5

It was revealed at the third annual meeting of Goulburn Legacy last night that staff members of a…

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Marulan and a War Memorial Target Set At £1000

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 4

A public meeting was held at Miarulan on Saturday to receive reports of sub-committees regarding a Soldiers' Memorial and of furthering any plans adopted. After discussion on types of…

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War Memorial

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 2

At a meeting of the Yass and District War Memorial Fund committee last night, a sub-committee was appointed to arrange…

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