New Weapon In War On Insects "Best Yet"
New York, March 21.—A group of American scientists has announced that they had started production of a synthetic chemical…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Broken Hill & the Far West · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1950
494 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 5 of 25
"Reflection On Soldiers"
Sydney.—A reported statement by an eminent Sydney psychiatrist, which implied that Second A.I.F. recruits had a mental age of 13…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Soldier Settlers' Objections
The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said that soldier settlers who would not occupy and fully work their farms must be prepared to make way for men who…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Homes on Soldier Settlers' Farms
The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) has stated that he proposed to increase the maximum amount expendable for erection of homes on soldier settlers'…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War on Truman
Washington, March 23.—President Truman was today accused of endangering national security. Mr. Joseph McCarthy (Republican), in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →British Experiments On War Weapons
London, March 27. —Britain is experimenting with new types of torpedoes which will "nose out" enemy submarines set their own course and finally strike…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →U.S. Possession Of H. Bomb Would Reduce Risk Of Use In War
New York, March 28.—American possession of the hydrogen bomb will reduce the threat of its use in any worldwide conflict, according to Fleet Admiral…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →R.S.L. Anzac Day March
For the first time in Broken Hill, the returned soldiers will march through the city streets on Anzac Day (April 29). The R.S.L. has asked the Air…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Kept Their War Secret
Strange story to come out of the Pacific War was told by eight Japanese who returned home recently complaining of the cold. The wight soldiers were presumed dead when their wait "perished in New Guinea, but Instead, they were hiding in the depth of the jungie and remained there for four years after VJ day in August 1945. Found on a farm they had…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wounded Hero Weds His Nurse
Wellington (N.Z.).—An Australian airman, who saved his life by holding in his brains with his hands, yesterday married the South African girl who nursed him to recovery…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Homes for Soldiers
Sydney.—The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said today that despite shortages of materials and difficulties in obtaining tenders or…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Crimes Trials In June
Canberra, March 31.—President and members of the Australian War Crimes Court will leave for Manus Island in May to prepare for the first of the trials…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New War Medal
Melbourne.—Nearly 1,000,000 ex-Service personnel may be eligible for a new medal, which has been approved by the Defence…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Conservative Support For Any Move To Break Cold War
London, April 9. — The Conservative Party conference at Great Yarmouth unanimously adopted a resolution supporting any initiative the British…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Service Land Settlement
Sydney. April 12.—The Premier (Mr. McGirr) said today that Cabinet had on March 16 this year approved of the preparation of validating legislation,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Set Alight In Jungle War
AIRMAIL PICTURE from French Indo-China where French colonial troops with natives are waging a fierce jungle war With Communist forces led by Ho Chi-minah. This blazing jungle dwelling was one casualty in an encounter…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anzac Day Plans
A memorial service at the Town Hall on Sunday, April 23, will precede ceremonies to be observed here on Anzac Day. Chairman at the service,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Waged Oh Rabbits
Denlliquin.—Employees of the famous Beenoke Stud merino property yesterday killed more than 2,000 rabbits, which were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Homes For Soldier Settlors
The Minister for Land (Mr. Sheahan) said recently that, despite shortages of materials and difficulties in obtaining lenders or labor, good progress has been…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →School Holiday for Anzac Day
Local school children will have a holiday next Tuesday in celebration of Anzac Day. Special Anzac Day ceremonies will be observed…
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