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The wars & local soldiers, 1946

1,489 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 28 of 75

Returned Soldiers’ Club Rooms

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 April 1946 · page 4

East Maitland sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League, decided at its fortnightly meeting to submit a tender for a two…

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Land Advisory Committee for Soldier Settlement

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 April 1946 · page 2

A special meeting is to be called locally for the purpose of setting up an advisory committee to deal with land settlement of returned service…

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Pdxton Welcome Home

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 5

The Paxton Comforts Fund entertained local servicemen and women at a welcome home dinner in the Church of England Hall on Friday last…

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Rehabilitation of Returned Men

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 8

In a recent address to 600,000 returned servicemen Mr. Eric Mlllbouse, K.C.. President of the R.S.S.& A.I.L.A., said "I believe that the success of the…

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Anzac Day Commemoration

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 2

Following are the arrangements to be observed at Aberdeen on Anzac Day: A short ceremony will be held at the school at 10 a.m., at which…

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Arrangements for Anzac Day Thursday Next, 25th. APRIL

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 1

ANZAC DAY will be celebrated in Muswellbrook on Thursday next, 25th. April, by the placing of wreaths on the graves at the…

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War Loan Rally

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 3

On Friday night a Loan Rally was held in Raymond Terrace, but was not as successful as previous efforts in that direction…

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Artificial Limbs Far War Victims

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 5

Thousands of persons in Europe and Asia who lost arms or legs as a result of the war will receive artificial limbs, under arrangements now completed…

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Muswellbrook and District War Memorial. Secretary Appointed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 5

The Committee of the above fund has secured the services of Mr. B. L. (Barney) McCoy as hon. secretary. Mr McCoy is a "Digger" of World War…

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Post-war Employment Problems and the Federal Referendum

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 2

We have no need to guess at the nature and dimensions of the problems of the post-war years. Sufficient particulars are already upon record. Total…

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Heated Argument During Nuremberg War Crimes Trial (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 1

NUREMBERG April 18.—During cross-examination by the Russin prosecutor, Colonel Rudenko, the president of the War Crimes Tribunal, Lord Justice Lawrence, had to ask Dr. Roserberg not to shout…

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"Americans Eat Too Much." While War-Ravaged Countries Face Starvation. President Truman's Appeal. Washington

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 2

President Truman told a Press conference that most Americans eat too much, and it might be a good idea if food consumption was reduced to the…

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Local and General Annual C. of E. Service on Anzac Day

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1946 · page 2

The public are cordially invited to attend the solemn Anzac Memorial Service in Christ Church on Anzac Day. The service will commence…

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BULLAHDELAH'S 23rd EXHIBITION. Reminiscent of Pre-War Days Big Crowd — Bright Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1946 · page 4

When the committee set about reviving Bullahdelah's annual allow, there was a great display of enthusiasm. Organising work was carried…

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Cinematograph Screenings on Anzac Day

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 April 1946 · page 2

SYDNEY Sat.—The Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) stated that he had been in touch with representatives of the Motion…

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March Past at Anzac Day Sports

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 April 1946 · page 2

The Mayor of West Maitland (Aid. Hi T. Skiltor) will take the salute when ex-servicemen and women march past at the Anzao…

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More Land for Soldiers

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 April 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sat. — Applications for 20 blocks of land in the Walgett North and Brewarrina districts made available to qualified…

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Anzac Day Celebration at Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 April 1946 · page 3

BRANXTON: Delightful autumn weather prevailed for the Annual Anzac Services which took place in Branxton under…

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March Past on Anzac Day

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 April 1946 · page 3

East and West Maitland sub-branches of the Returned Soldiers League extends an invitation to representatives of all local…

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War Bride Flies To See Dying Husband

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 April 1946 · page 3

NEW YORK April 22.— An English war bride Mrs. Doris Grigsby (21) won a transatlantic race against death when she…

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