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

The wars & local soldiers, 1948

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Elaborate Plans for Yass World War Ii. Memorial Hall of Honour To Be Main Feature

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 12 April 1948 · page 1

Main feature of World War II. Memorial which will be incorporated in World War I Memorial (the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall) will be a Hall of Honour with a Shrine of Remembrance which…

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Linking Up the World After a War World Technicians Have Learnt Co-operation In Telephones

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 12 April 1948 · page 4

LONDON (By Air Mail): Tangible evidence that technicians of all nations can co-operate whatever difficulties may be encountered by the politicians is found in the London telephone exchange…

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Less Chance of Peace War In Palestine

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 13 April 1948 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday: Prospects of a peace settlement in Palestine have been lessended by the Deir Yassim…

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Minister for Lands in Land Court Urges Claims Of Ex-Soldier

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 13 April 1948 · page 3

SYDNEY: The Minister for Lands, Mr. Sheahan, appeared for an ex-soldier in the Land and Valuation Court yesterday and appealed against a decision of the Cootamundra Land Board…

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War Memorial Comittee: A., P. & H. Elects Delegates

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 April 1948 · page 4

In response to a request read at last week's meeting of the A., P. and H. Society, it was decided to support…

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War Memorial Committee: Crs. Walton And Hanley Appointed From Council

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 April 1948 · page 5

A lengthy letter from the Acting - Secretary of the War Memorial Committee outlining progress made…

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Band to Play Tomorrow Night War Memorial Meeting

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 2

The Yass Premier Band will paly for half an hour in front of the Memorial Hall to-morrow (Friday) night,…

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Country Women Meet in Amsterdam Story Of First Big Conference Since The War

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 5

Mrs. John Ross, of" Holbrook;. was the guest speaker at a special meeting of the Goulburn branch of the C.W.A. yesterday Mrs. Ross was one of the…

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Grassland Fire on Soldier Settlement

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 1

A bush fire occured on one of the soldier settlement blocks at "Eubindal" near Boorowa last Saturday afternoon. A large acreage of grassland was burnt. Reports are that Mr. S. Dunn,owner…

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Homes for War Widows

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 5

CANBERRA: War widows with we or more children will receive 0 per cent of the new groups of 7ar service homes, the Minister…

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World War Ii. Memorial Estimated to Cost £6,000 Minister For Lands Launches Appeal At Public Meeting: £604 Subscribed

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 2

The appeal for funds for the erection of the World War II. Memorial at Yass was launched by the Minister for Lands (Mr. W. F. Sheahan), M.L.A.), at a public meeting on Friday night…

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Anzac Day Goulburn Plans

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 2

Next Sunday, April 25, is Anzac Day. In common with all cities and towns in the Commonwealth, Goulburn…

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Greek Guerilla War

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 3

ATHENS, Tuesday: The Government has opened its spring offensive against guerillas with large scale operations involving…

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Anzac Day Local Arrangements

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 April 1948 · page 4

Anzac Day Services will commence with a dawn service at the Memorial Gates on Sunday next and the…

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Tennis Anzac Day Tourney

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 April 1948 · page 5

Very disappointing news to tennis enthusiasts was received When it was known that the Goulburn A reserve v Taralga…

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Anzac Day Plans For

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 21 April 1948 · page 5

Secretary of the Goulburn branch of the R.S.L., Mr. F. Guise to-day appealed to local sporting bodies not to hold…

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Taralga RSL: Anzac Day Celebrations

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 April 1948 · page 5

At a meeting held at the Argyle Hotel on Tuesday, 12th inst., Anzac Day celebrations were discussed by…

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Early Payment Of War Gratuities Likely

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 21 April 1948 · page 2

Restrictions on the payment of war gratuities, amounting to $70 million, may soon be lifted by the Commonwealth following…

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Misuse of "Anzac"

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 2

The Attorney-General (Dr. Evatt) has issued a warning against the use of the word "Anzac" for entertainment…

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Anzac Day Commemoration On

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 2

All arrangements are now complete for the Anzac Day Commemoration on Sunday next, April 25…

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