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The wars & local soldiers, 1949

579 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 23 of 29

War Crimes Trial Continue in Germany

National Advocate · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 3

HAMBURG, Wednesday: The systematic shooting of civilians in the Crimea with the full knowledge of German officers was described…

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War Plants

Central Western Daily · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Thursday (AAP).— Defence Secretary Louis Johnson, said last night that the Defence Department…

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Children's Homes War Memorial Appeal

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 2

Local Anglican Churches will observe this Sunday, September 25 as "Children's Homes Sunday," in keeping with the rest…

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Warning to Soldier Settlers Must Suppress Rabbits

National Advocate · Friday 23 September 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday: The Minister for Landan (Mr. Sheahan) today warned soldier settlers that they would be put off their properties if…

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War Widows' Organisation

National Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1949 · page 2

The War Widows and War Pensioners' organisation recently formed in Bathurst has created interest in Orange also. A number of Orange…

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Soviet's War on Religion

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 1

LONDON, Monday.--Vatican radio announced yesterday in a special broadcast to Czechoslovakia that 35 leading members of the Catholic…

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Old Soldier's Sad and Lonely Death

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 2

With both wrists bearing deep razor gashes, an old-age pensioner, believed to be a veteran of two wars, was found dead in a pool of blood, in an indescribably dirty hut at Pitt's Paddock early to-day…

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Civil War Threat New York, Monday

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 2

The South American Republic of Colombia is threatened with civil war unless peace is established between conservative and liberal parties or…

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Threat Of Civil War In Colombia

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 5

NEW YORK, Monday— The South American Republic of Columbia is threatened with civil war unless peace is established between Conservative and Liberal Parties or the army takes over the Government. A despatch from the Bogata…

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Minister Tries Hard for Soldier Farms

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.— The Minister for Lands, Mr Sheahan, said today that differences of opinion…

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War Widows Organisation Membership Drive

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 2

At this month's inaugural meeting of Bathurst's War Widows and War Pensioners Organisation it was agreed that immediate steps should be taken…

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Paleface to Lead Indian War Chant

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 10

A paleface instead of a redman will lead the bloodcurdling Apache war cry in the big massacre sequence…

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Mendooran War Memorial Committee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 September 1949 · page 18

A meeting of the Mendooran War Merrorial committee chaired by Mr. Garling, was held recently, sixteen members being…

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Russia's Cold War Against Tito Enters New Phase

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 1

LONDON, Friday. -- Russia, which yesterday dramatically denounced her 20-year-old treaty of friendship with Yugoslavia, is shipping abnormal quantities of armored equipment to Hungary and Rumania, according…

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British Soldiers Detained in Soviet Zone

National Advocate · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 2

VIENNA, Thursday: Soviet zone officials have refused to hand over two British soldiers because, they allege, the soldiers had asked to be allowed…

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Rabbits On Soldiers’ Blocks

Central Western Daily · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday. —The Minister for Lands, Mr. Sheahan, said today that soldier…

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War Widows' Organisation

National Advocate · Saturday 1 October 1949 · page 2

An attempt to again widen membership will be made at the next meeting of Bathurst new organisation of War Widows and Ex-service…

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War Widows Organisation

National Advocate · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 2

At the next meeting of the newly formed body of War Widows and Ex-servicemen, members will decide on a suitable name for the organisation…

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U.s. Ships Embroiled in China's War

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 1

SHANGHAI, Monday. -- Two American merchant ships, detained last week by the Chinese Nationalist blockade forces, were…

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War Widows Organisation

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 2

Bathurst new organisation of War Widows and War Pensioners will hold its second meeting tomorrow night. The meeting will be held at 8 p.m…

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