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The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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Atomic Submarine Urged by Naval Chief America Discusses New Sea, Land, War Weapons

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 1

WASHINGTON, April 26.— An atomic-powered submarine is among four new types for which Admiral Forrest Sherman, chief of naval operations, is seeking congressional authority to build…

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Nine Farms Approved for Soldier Settlement

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) announced this week that he has approved of nine farms on "Toonga" Estate, in the…

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East Maitland Soldiers’ League

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 3

Members of the East Maitland sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League ended their Anzac Day celebrations by attending…

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Soldiers Work on Docks

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 4

LONDON, April 26 (AAP).— Nearly 2500 troops and naval ratings moved into the London docks this morning to help…

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Alarming Reports on War Plans

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 1

NEW YORK, April 27.—Regardless of State Department opposition, the United States joint chiefs-of-staff have secret plane…

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Anzac Day Incidents

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 1

Anzac Day was not without its lighter side. At Aberdeen we heard Bert. Boyle playing the bagpipes. Rev. Fr…

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Anzac Day At Abermain

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 5

Anzac Day was celebrated at Abermain with a march and a Commemoration Service at the School of Arts. The march was led by tbe town…

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Anzac Day. Merriwa Services

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 7

With well attended church services and commemoration ceremonies at the Memorial Park, the citizens of Merriwa upheld the…

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Anzac Day in Scone Record Commemoration

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 1

ALL RECORDS WENT BY THE BOARD IN SCONE, AS ELSEWHERE WHEN ANZAC DAY WAS COMMEMORATED. UPWARDS OF 200 DIGGERS OF TWO WORLD WARS STEPPED OUT IN THE PROCESSION ALONG KELLY STREET TO THE…

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Anzac Day at Kurri March and Service

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 1

A good crowd lined the route of a march which won held at Kurri to commemorate Anzac Day. The procession, headed by Kurri…

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War Veterans Help Raaf Recruit Drive

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 5

The Air member for Personnel, Air Vice-Marshal…

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We Pay Homage To Our Dead Impressive Anzac Day Ceremonies Record Gathering at United Service

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 1

In common with every centre, large and small, throughout the Commonwealth the residents of Muswellbrook and district towns, attended in record numbers to pay homage to the dead on Anzac Day. The everincreasing numbers present at each year's ceremonies point clearly to…

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Land For Soldier Settlement

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 4

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) announced today that three farms on Willigobung Estate, near Tumbarumba, have…

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Bulahdelah Anzac Day

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1950 · page 3

A packed congregation of parishioners from al parts of the district was in attendance at St. Brigid's Parish Church, Bulahdelah, for the…

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Anzac Day Solemnly Observed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1950 · page 3

The thirty-fifth anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli was solemnly observed at Dungog on Tuesday, when many…

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War Cemetery Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1950 · page 3

Early on Anzac morning, a short Remembrance service was conducted by the Rector (Rev. A. W, Moore), at the Dungog War Cemetery…

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Returned Soldiers’ Anza’c Celebrations m n

Maitland Mercury · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 2

SINGLETON, Monday—A report made to the Returned Soldiers League showed that £47 was made from the recent Anzac…

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Anzac Sons

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 3

Last week, I told you all about The Anzacs, to be sure. After being chatted by a friend, Well, I'll tell you some more…

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Denman News Anzac Day

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 1

Church services were well attended on Anzac Day, as also was the commemoration service at the Memorial Hall. Denman again upheld the fine…

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British War Minister. U.S. Senator's Attack. Washington

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 2

A Republican Senator from Missouri, Mr. James Kem, yesterday voiced the belief that the appointment of Mr. John Strachey as British War…

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