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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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West Must Win Cold War Against Russia

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Tuesday.-- An appeal to the United Sales to balance its trade with Europe and the world was made here yesterday by the Secretary of State, . Dean Acheson…

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A Soldier's Daughter

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 6

She was a soldier's daughter, and this is what I taught her; hold your head erect my dear, face the world and never fear. You shall lack not…

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Malayan "War" Worries Britain

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday.-- Use 6 Australian troops against Malaya Communist guerillas was suggested by Lord- Mancroft (Conservative…

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Speedy End of War in Malaya Demand By British Military Chiefs

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 11 April 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Monday.—It is understood that military chiefs in Malaya are demanding urgent military reinforcements including at least one extra British Division and a correspondingly large increase in close support squanders…

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District News Items Anzac Day Itinerary For Millthorpe

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 9

MILLTHORPE.—Sixteen members of the Millthorpe sub-branch of the RSL attached the monthly meeting on Friday…

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War Service Land Settlement

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 2

Meetings of the War Service Land Settlement Board have been fixed to take place at the Court Court, [?] available, at Bathurst to consider…

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War on Rabbits Heavier Penalties Urged

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The Minister for Lands (Mr. Shechom said today he believed there should be heavier penalties for landholders who made…

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Aircrew Men Asked to Re-enlist

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The RAAF wants wartime members of Australian aircrews ta re-enlist. An Air Board official said today the…

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Land for Soldiers Statement by Mr. Sheahan

National Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: The Minister for Labors (Mr. Sheahan) today announced particulars of the first blocks made available for ballot by…

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War on Bathurst Burr

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 5

Successful in their all-out Wat against blackberries, Blaxland. Shire Council officers have now turned their attention to the scientific…

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Blocks For Soldiers In Cent. West

Central Western Daily · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 3

The Minister for Lands, Mr. Sheahan, has announced particulars of the first blocks made available for ballet by…

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War Criminal's Death

National Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1950 · page 5

SINGAPORE, Friday: A Japanese war criminal electrocuted himself in Singapore gaol yesterday while [?]ampering with an electric from in…

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Cold War Tactics U.s. Defence Official Confident

National Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1950 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Friday: Confidence that the United States would win the [?] war struggle with Russia with [?]rificing any democratic…

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Soldier Settlers Doing Well Loan Repayment Record

National Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday: Good seasons on the land have helped N.S.W. exsoldier settlers to break nil records last month in paying back…

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Repayments by Soldier Settlers

Central Western Daily · Saturday 15 April 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday—More than 37 per cent. of the £3 millions advanced to Soldier Settlers had already been repaid, the…

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"No Fear of War"

National Advocate · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday: At the moment there was no fear of war, but, with the armament race going on, an incident might occur that could plunge…

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Soldier Drowned Fell From Ferry Boat

National Advocate · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday: Sydney police have been searching the harbor today for the body of a soldier who tell from a ferry near Luna Park last night…

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War Veterans Help Raaf Recruit Drive

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 9

The Air member for Personnel, Air Vice-Marshal…

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Global War Waged on Drug Traffic

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 2

How the U.S. Narcotics" Bureau, a tightly knit organisation of sonic 300 officers, is rounding up drug smugglers all over the world is told by…

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Soldier Killed in Explosion

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday: A young soldier from Narrabri was killed by an explosion at the artillery range at Holsworthy military camp late today…

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