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The wars & local soldiers, 1947

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Anzac Day In Japan Will Be Celebrated In Most Fitting Way

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 5

MELBOURNE.—The controversy over earlier reports that the occupation authorities in Japan had banned the Australian troops' public observance of Anzac Day took a new turn last night when the Army Minister…

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American Aid Program Means War

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 1

Washington, April 10.—Senator Bushfield, Republican, who is regarded as the spokesman for the traditionally isolationist Mid-Western States told the…

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War Criminal Suicides Did Not Know Of Stay Of Execution

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 1

Hamburg, April 10.—Carmen Mary known as the "Black Angel of Ravensbruck" committed suicide in her cell by cutting her wrists without knowing…

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Ex.Servicemen Benefits Far Disabilities Not Due To War Service

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 1

Sydney, April 10.—Ex-Servicemen suffering from disabilities not due to war service may now apply for and receive exsistance and benefits through the…

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Single Farms for Ex-Soldiers 2,000 Said To Be Available

Western Grazier · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 3

According to investigations made by returned soldiers' sub-branches. It would be possible to settle approximately 2,000 soldiers in New South…

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Rifle Shooting Resumes After Long Break Due To War; Sights Are Short

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 5

AFTER a long spell of inactivity due to the war the Broken Hill Rifle Club conducted its first meeting on…

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Could Not Make Ends Meet In U.S.; Soldier Back BrideGoes Home

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 8

SYDNEY.—Mr. L. C. Robinson, of Binghamton, New York, who arrived in Sydney yesterday, said he could not make ends meet in America and had come here because he thought he could do so…

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Anzac Day

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 3

Each year a large body of RSL men from this city visits Adelaide for the Anzac Day march and observance there and this year a contingent, of 100 men…

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Anzac Day in Japan Criticism Of Australia

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 1

Chicago, April 14.—The "Chicago Tribune's" Tokio correspondent describes the mix-up over the Anzac Day celebrations as "another Australian middle in Japan."…

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Month From Complete Wipeout Jap 18th Army At War's End

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 1

Rabaul, April 16.—If the war had lasted another month the entire Japanese 18th Army would have been wiped out, Lieut.—General Hatazo Adachi, former GOC, 18th Army, said in the War Crimes Court today. Adachi is on trial for having…

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Local Plans For Anzac Day

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 6

The usual Anzac Day celebrations will be held in Broken Hill this year, commencing with the annual social held by the Returned…

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Wounded Man Declines To Give Details

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY — Richard Finlay Smith (28), of Kingsford, has refused to give the police any information regarding the…

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Man, Woman Wounded In Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 6

MELBOURNE—A man and a woman were shot and seriously injured in Treasury Gardens last night. lt is…

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Anzac Day

Western Grazier · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 2

The relenties match of Time pushes many things into obscurity. It is a [?]cullar characteristic of most of those of British birth and training, however…

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The Old Tin Hat; Anzac Day Sale

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 5

THE old Tin Hat, symbol of protection to the fighting men in the war, has become a badge of protection in the time…

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Shots In Gardens Woman and Man Wounded

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 5

Melbourne, April 17.—A man and a woman were found flying seriously wounded in the Treasury Gardens last night…

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Criticism Of Land For Soldiers Not Good Enough For Rabbits

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 1

Melbourne, April 17.—Purchase of Kamarooka Estate, near Rochester, for soldier settlement was attacked by Mr. A. P. Johnson at the conference…

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Anzac Day Mass Today

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 3

At 8 a.m. today solemn requiem mass for the response of the souls of those who fell in World Wars I. and II. will be conducted at the Cathedral…

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Anzac Day Parade On Friday In Japan

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 1

Tokio, April 20.—Australian troops will stage an Anzac Day parade in Tokio on April 25, according to an official announcement at Kure, which…

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Anzac Memorial Service At Town Hall Yesterday

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 6

THE annual Anzac memorial service, sponsored by the R.S.L., was held yesterday afternoon in the Town Hall before a poor attendance. Only about 200 were present to honor the dead of the last two wars. Mr…

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