Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

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

The wars & local soldiers, 1952

443 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 23

World War Iii Spender on the Gabble WASHINGTON

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1952 · page 2

Provocative use of the mounting strength of the free world might precipitate the war it was designed to avoid, Australian Ambassador, Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

War Relic Explodes

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1952 · page 4

ARLES (France), Tuesday: Five workmen were killed and one injured yesterday when an under sea mine exploded…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Red Cross To Look Into Charges Of Biological War

Central Western Daily · Thursday 13 March 1952 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Tuesday.— The United States has asked the International Red Cross to investigate Communist charges that the United Nation Command had resorted to biological warfare In Korea…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Defence Enlistment

National Advocate · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 8

SYDNEY, Thursday: Of 11,350 inquiries, 292 enlistments were made in NSW in defence forces last week, acting deputy-director of recruiting, Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Prisoners of War Shooting Protest by Communists

National Advocate · Monday 17 March 1952 · page 2

TOKIO, Sunday: At the truce talks in Korea today, Communist delegates lodged an official protest against recent riots in the UN POW camp in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

U.S.President Twice Feared World War

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Tues.--President Truman secretly feared on two occasions in recent years that a third…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Enlistment Figures 1,135 Enquiries in New South Wales in a Week

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 19 March 1952 · page 3

"1,135 enquiries regarding enlistment in the Defence Forces were received in New South Wales last week,"…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mudgee to Welcome Home Leo. Leonard

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 March 1952 · page 1

A welcome home to Australian Junior Champion cyclist, Leo. Leonard, is to be held at the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Parents Visit War Hero's Grave

National Advocate · Friday 21 March 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday: Passengers who arrived in Sydney today on the "Strathaird" included Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Black of Collaroy, Sydney, who…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Korean War Enemy Spring Offensive Possible

National Advocate · Friday 21 March 1952 · page 2

TOKIO. Thursday:—General James Van Fled, US 8th. Army Commander in Korea said today that a Communist spring offensive…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Soldier Settlement Estate

National Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1952 · page 2

The Department of Agriculture advised the Bathurst P. P. Board yesterday that the "Lookout" Estate of about 16,000 acres in the shires of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Young Lithgow Soldier Killed In Korean Accident

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 24 March 1952 · page 2

Notification of the death of their son in Korea has been received by Mr. and Mrs. E. Dickens, of Academy-street. The deceased, a twin son, Allan, was well known throughout the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Britain's War On Stage Hypnosis

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday. -- A 19-year-old girl, who was hypnotised on the stage of a Brighton variety theatre and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Anzac Day in Molong

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 9

Arranements are in hand for the public observance of Anzac Day. In similar with past years, the citizens of…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

No More War American Leader's Hope

National Advocate · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Thursday: Mr. John Foster Dulles, chief architect of the Japanese peace treaty, said today that he saw toll and sweat in Asia's…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Plans for Anzac Day

Central Western Daily · Saturday 29 March 1952 · page 2

The Anzac Day celebration committee will meet in the Town Hall on Tuesday, April 1, at 4.30 p.m.. to make arrangements for…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tas. Reviews War Pensions

National Advocate · Monday 31 March 1952 · page 2

HOBART, Sunday: The views of the Federal Cabinet sub-committee which is examining war pensions, were outlined in Hobart today by the Minister…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

New War Weapons Millions to Be Expended Race With Russia

National Advocate · Monday 31 March 1952 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Sunday: Figures quoted in Washington reveal the extent to which western defence is to be speeded up in the financial…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Programme for Anzac Day

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 2 April 1952 · page 2

The civic commemoration service on Anzac Day will have an even deeper signification in Orange this year, because the community will, for the first time, pay their tributes at a Cenotaph…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Soldiers Injured by Coconuts

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 2 April 1952 · page 11

IPOH (Malay). — Seven soldiers were injured when their three-ton truck skidded and rammed a coconut tree by the…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →