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The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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Stalin's Plan to End Korean War

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 3

NEW YORK, Monday (A.A.P.).,—Stalin has suggested that the United Nations should seat Communist China in the Security…

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Will Davis Cup Win Mean War?

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 5

MONTREAL, Monday (A.A.P.)—Last time Australia won the Davis Cup, in 1839, the war followed within a few months, John…

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No Australian Land Force Likely For Korean War Service

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 July 1950 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—The Australian Government is not likely to attempt to raise a land force for service in Korea. In response to a United Nations' request…

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Call for More U.s. Soldiers

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 July 1950 · page 3

NEW YORK, Tuesday (A.A.P.)—The "New York Times"said that President Truman would seek over 200,000 more men for…

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America's War In Korea

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 July 1950 · page 4

SIR.—The individual whose nom de plume is "Insider' 'and who is responsible for claiming, in Thursday's issue of the…

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U.s. 'Pushes Toward Open War'

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 24 July 1950 · page 1

Mr Andreoi Gromyko, the senior Deputy Foreign Minister, said recently that the U.S. Government was…

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Owner Offers Ship for Korean War

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 July 1950 · page 4

LONDON, Monday (A.A.P.).—Danish shipowner Knud Lauritzen has placed the 3500 ton steamship Vilma Dan at the…

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War Correspondent Says: U.S. Position in Korea Is As Bad As Dunkirk

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 July 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Monday (A.A.P.).—Not since Dunkirk has a great power been hi such a predicament as that of the United States in Korea, says the "Daily Mail" correspondent…

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Welcome Home To Honeymooners

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 July 1950 · page 2

On arriving home from their honeymoon; Mr. and Mrs. A. Diorio were given a welcome party by Mr. and Mrs. G. Diorio…

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Global War

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 July 1950 · page 6

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, (A.A.P.).—A global war was a "real and distinct possibility at any time," Representative Carl…

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War Service Land Settlement

Kiama Independent · Saturday 29 July 1950 · page 6

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) to-day issued a reminder to ex-servicemen interested in war service land settlement, who intend…

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War Service Land Settlement

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 31 July 1950 · page 8

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) today issued a reminder to ex-servicemen interested in war service land…

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709 Enlist For Korean Service

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 31 July 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday. — In the past four days 709 men have signed up at Victoria Barracks for service in Korea…

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Size Of Anzac Force Depends On Talks In Washington

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 August 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday.—The size of the Australian volunteer ground force which will fight in Korea is being considered in Washington today by the Australian Prime Minister…

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Aerial Support Too Weak In Korean War

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 August 1950 · page 3

NEW YORK, Monday (A.A.P.)—Despite its superiority over the North Koreans, Allied air power in Korea had not been…

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Belgian Civil War Threat By Socialist Leader

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 August 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Monday (A.A.P.). — The Belgian Socialist Leader (Max Buset) said last night: "If something is not done it will be civil war tomorrow."…

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"Uni. Declares War Against Canberra's Economic Security"

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 August 1950 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday.—War has been declared on economic security in Canberra by the Australian National University, which, in their search for staff accommodation, selfishly…

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Parliamentary Mission for Korean War?

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 August 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday. — The sending of a Parliamentary Mission to Korea to watch Australia's interests was…

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B.c.o.f. Men Enlist for Korea

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 August 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.— According to B.C.O.F. troops who returned to Australia from Japan today, 1800 of the 2000…

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Menzies Tips Anzac Force Will Be 4000

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 August 1950 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Fri. (AAP).—The Australian Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) expects that the joint Australian-New…

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