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The wars & local soldiers, 1946

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Chatsworth War Memorial

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 June 1946 · page 5

A meeting of the Chatsworth War Memorial Committee was presided over by Mr. John Ryan. Letters were received from the…

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\Questions Validity Of War Crimes

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 June 1946 · page 1

TOKYO, Tues.—According to the Associated Press correspondent the N.B.C. correspondent in a broadcast did not confirm the report that the American, Mr. Justice John P. Higgins, asked to be relieved of his post as one of the 11 Allied war crimes…

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Britain Will Never Go To War With Russia

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 June 1946 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tues.—Britain will never, go to war with Russia, in fact any country, unless she was attacked and had to…

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Returned Soldiers Protest Against Deserter Discharges

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 June 1946 · page 2

The Grafton sub-branch of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A., on the motion of Mr. J. Lindsay, decided to protect against the…

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Soldiers' Float For Jacaranda Procession

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 June 1946 · page 2

The Grafton sub-branch of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A. decided this week to stage a float in the 1946 Jacaranda Festival procession…

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Miners at War with Community

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 June 1946 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wed.—"It is quite apparent that coal miners in this country have been at war with the rest of the community for some years past and during a period when this country was fighting for its very existence," said Senator Foil (Liberal, Qld.),…

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Soldier Settlement Scheme Handled "Shockingly"

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 June 1946 · page 2

A mass public meeting is to be called shortly to protest against the Govarnment's deley in settling returned servicemen on the land…

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War to Peace Production

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 June 1946 · page 1

Of prime importance in the recovery of peace-time industry, is the reconversion of factories. At one time during the war including days of the Battle of Britain, the drop-hammer at the Vickers Works, Sheffield, was the only one producing crankshafts…

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Jap Escapes War Crime Trial

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 June 1946 · page 1

TOKIO, Thursday.—The International War Crimes Tribunal announced the death of the defendant, Yosuke Matsuoka. The Chief…

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Returned Men may be Advised Against Banana Growing

The Clarence River Advocate · Monday 1 July 1946 · page 1

A Sydney report says returned soldiers interested in tropical fruit-growing on Australia's east coast are likely to be advised…

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War Orphans Cared For By Legacy

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 July 1946 · page 4

There are hundreds of war orphans and their mothers living in the country who are being cared for by Legacy. These…

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Totally Disabled Soldiers

The Clarence River Advocate · Monday 1 July 1946 · page 3

Sir.—In New South Wales to-day there are thousands of ex-Serviccmen who are totally and permanently disabled—some have lost legs or arms,…

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Responsibility Regarding Warding War Refugees

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 July 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tues.-- On the eve of discussions in Canberra with the Federal Government on the problem of war refugees the Senior…

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Large Property For Soldier Settlement

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 July 1946 · page 2

Various authorities fully acquainted with the Peel River Land and Mineral Company's station property at Goonoo Goonoo…

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War Crimes Tribunal Ruling

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 July 1946 · page 3

TOKIO, Wed. -- The War Crimes Tribunal, despite strenuous defence protests, ruled the prosecution may introduce 650 war…

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Welcome Home At Nymboida

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 July 1946 · page 2

The Nymboida Hall was packed to capacity by residents of Nymboida and surrounding districts when a welcome home…

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New Anzac Day Plan Discussed By Ulmarra R. S. L.

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 July 1946 · page 2

ULMARRA, Thurs:-- A meeting of the Ulmarra sub- branch of the R. S. S. and A. I. L. A. in the Council Chambers was…

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Greek Citizen Tells of War Experience

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 July 1946 · page 4

ANARGYROS Stratigos, a handsome Greek lawyer, who is in the Commonwealth to strengthen the bonds of friendship between his people and Australians, visited Grafton yesterday and met many of his former countrymen…

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Over 500 War Brides Pass Through Grafton

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 July 1946 · page 2

Under the leadership of the president (Mrs. F. W. Hawke), members of the South Grafton branch of the Red Cross Society and…

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