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

The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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Qualities of Anzac Not So Evident These Days Furnish Superb Opportunity For Mankind

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 6

It was a sad fact that in these days of supposed peace the qualities of the Anzacs were not so evident, the Commissioner of Goulburn Diocese, the Rev. John Baskin, said yesterday…

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New Weapons for War Latest In U.S.A.

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Tues.: An atomic-powered submarine is among the four next types for which Admiral Forrest Sherman, Chief of Naval Operations, is seeking Congressional authority to build…

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Tenders To Be Called For Building Of Crookwells War Memorial Library Unanimous Decision Of Committee

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 2

The architect of the Crookwell War Memorial will be asked to prepare working drawings and specifications for the construction of the proposed Crookwell War Memorial…

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Anzac Day. Largest Parade of Returned Men

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 3

“In that rich earth a richer dust concealed.”…

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High School's Anzac Service

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 1

A special Anzac service was held at' the Goulburn High School on Monday when Mr. J. Lynch addressed…

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BOWLS Visitors on Anzac Day

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 2

The competition for the President’s trophy was advanced another stage on Sunday last, when the following games were played:…

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Diggers Dine Anzac Day Luncheon

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 3

About 150 returned men from the two World Wars and four ex-Servicewomen attended the Anzac Day luncheon held in the…

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Plans for Crookwell War Memorial Working Drawings : Specifications To Be Prepared

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 1

The architect of the Crookwell War Memorial will he asked to prepare working drawings and specifications for the construction of the proposed Crookwell War Memorial Library. Tenders for the construction…

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Open War

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 4

The Government of Australia has declared war on the Communist Party. What its leaders and directors in…

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Anzac Day Inspiring Address Delivered by Rev. H. S. Brown

The Burrowa News · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 5

The following address was delivered by Rev. H. S. Brown on Tuesday last in connection with the Anzac Day…

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Impressive Anzac Day Service Celebrated At Memorial Boorowa Pays Tribute To Men of Two Wars

The Burrowa News · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 1

On Tuesday morning, like other comrades in every city and town in Australia, the ex-Servicemen and women of Boorowa joined with other residents in paying their annual tribute to the heroes of Anzac; to the others who made the…

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Anzac Day Marked at Bevendale

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 1

Once again the Narrawa District's commemoration of Anzac Day, has become a memorable event. Over 200 people gathered at Mr Sid Kensit's wool shed, Reidsdale…

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War Risk

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 5

Marshall Aid Administrator, Mr. Paul Hoffman, said yesterday the United States, to avoid a shooting…

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Cold War

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 4

A multi-million dollar plan to end the cold war was proposed by Mr. Henry Wallace, former United States…

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Anzac Day. Celebrations at Bowning “Liberty Is Greatest Freedom”

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 4

There was a large attendance at Bowning for the Anzac Day celebrations, which commenced with a ceremony at the Glover…

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Anzac Day Celebrations at Bevendale

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 4

Once again the Narrawa District's commemoration of Anzac Day, has become a memorable event…

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War Looms

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 5

General George Kenney, wartime commander of the Allied Air Forces in the Pacific, said yesterday that…

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Taralga and District News Impressive Anzac Day Celebrations in Taralga

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 6

Although the morning was fine and clear, the sky had become quite overcast by 2.50 p.m., the official assembling time, as if the heavens mourned the folly of mankind, in as much, that the most notable day of our…

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War Memorial Committee Thanks Organisers

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 2

Crookwell War Memorial committee last week recorded its appreciation of the efforts of all who last year assisted in…

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World War 2

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 1

At the City Council meeting on Tuesday night, Aid. Hilyard asked if anything had been heard regarding a suggestion…

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