Another Estate for Soldier Settlers
The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) announced last week that three farms on "Willigobung" Estate, near Tumbarumba, have…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1950
692 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 35
Anzac Dinner
Twenty sat down to the Anzac Luncheon, which was held at "Derrybawn" Boarding House. The tables were tastefully laid and decorated…
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On Sunday, 23rd April, members of the Stroud Sub-branch R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. made a pilgrimage to Booral where wreaths were placed on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Diggers Praise Anzac Day Celebrations Appreciation for Town Band's Effort
Singleton Diggers were pleased with the Anzac Day celebrations this year and voiced their appreciation at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Red Cross Asks Atom War Ban
GENEVA, May 8.—The international committee of the Bed crass society has appealed to Britain the United States, Russ…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anzac Day March
Scone celebrated Anzac Day in the traditional manner on April 25. Returned men of two World Wars marched in Kelly Street to the Memorial at the School of Arts. Our pictures show some of the Diggers who took part in the march…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Aberdeen's Anzac Day Celebrations Impressive Service
Anzac Day was commemorated once again in Aberdeen, as elsewhere, with all the splendiur which the day so richly deserves. The commemoration opened with a service at the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Lest We Forget" -Anzac Day 1950
1st Scone Troop of Boy Scouts and Members of the Junior Red Cross photographed during the Anzac Day Ceremony at the Soldiers' Memorial School of Arts…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →7-Year-old Receives Mother's War Award London
Tania, the 7-year-old daughter of a British woman intelligence agent, who was shot by the Germans in the notorious…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →America's War Blunders Led to Present World Ills
American political and strategic mistakes during the war possibly lengthened it, certainly made it more difficult, and are largely responsible…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Atom Bomb Will Not Win War Naval Chief Says Defence Catching Up
NEW YORK, May 5.—Military leaders throughout the world have now generally discredited the idea that war can be won by any one weapon, including the atom bomb, because defence is catching up with offence…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Limbless Soldier Before Court kurri Man on Three Charges
A llmbless soldier appeared at Kurri Kurri Court yesterday and pleaded "Not Guilty" to charges of using indecent language on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Police and Soldiers Kill Terrorists
SINGAPORE, May 5 (AAP.-Reuter).—Five terrorists were killed and five captured in a dawn engagement with police and a platoon of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Returned Soldiers Auxiliary Meets
"Two new members were welcomed at the monthly meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the RSS & AILA, held last…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →To-day’s Leader: New Outlook Coming Truman Determined to Win the Cold War Marshall Aid Plan Was Cheaper Than Shooting
WASHINGTON, May 5.—President Truman told his weekly press conference here that the United States should use every means at its command to win the cold war. The President was defending…
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In keeping with the memorable grey-dawn of Gallipoli, some 50 odd people gathered at the Memorial Gates, Bulahdelah, at 5.30 a.m. on 25th…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →WAR To-day's World News Avoiding Third World "Depends on U.S. Decisions." New York
Decisions made by the United States in months ahead would determine whether there was a third world war, President Truman told…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Returned Soldiers’ League at East Maitland
Members of the East Maitland sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League were informed at their monthly social meeting that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Col. Wikner Address Speaks of War Memorial
"The Australian War Memorial in Canberra is a nation's grateful homage perpetuated in smooth white…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Post-war Housing in Australia Much Material Will Have To Be Imported
SYDNEY, Thursday.—Importation of at least 57.000 prefabricated houses will still be necessary to overcome the Australian shortage, including the replacement of obsolete houses, by the end of 1955, even if the industry produces…
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