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The wars & local soldiers, 1952

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Reds Accused of "Drug War" In Far East

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 28 April 1952 · page 2

NEW YORK, Sun. — Communist China was accused yesterday of drug warfare against the U.N…

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Anzac Ceremony At Tarrawanna

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 April 1952 · page 8

The first public observance of Anzac Day held in Tarrawanna was organised by the P. and C…

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Anzac Commemoration Services

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 30 April 1952 · page 2

Nearly a hundred of Kiama's exservicemen assembled at the Memorial Arch under Noel Simmons who acted as Marshall Scout, cubs,…

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Bond for Anzac Day Accident

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 April 1952 · page 10

An ex-serviceman who was involved in an accident after celebrating Anzac Day was granted a…

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Anzac "Day At Tarrawanna

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 1 May 1952 · page 11

The first public observance of Anzac Day ever held in Tarrawanna was organised by the P. and C. last Thursday morning, when a large number of parents and citizens joined the pupils in a simple but impressive…

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War Is No Closer Stalin Says

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 May 1952 · page 1

Premier Stalin has said that a third world war is no closer now than it was two or three years ago…

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Bulli-Woonona's Anzac Day Services

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 5 May 1952 · page 12

Anzac Day Service and Parade at Woonona on Sunday was one of the most impressive held in that centre for many years…

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War'Further Off' Says Churchill

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 5 May 1952 · page 3

LONDON, Sun.—Britain's Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill) said last night he believed the…

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Hirohito Commends Democracy to Japs, Says War a Mistake

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 5 May 1952 · page 2

TOKYO, Sun.—Japan's Emperor yesterday urged the nation to concern itself with working to…

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Welcome Home To Mr. & Mrs. Ron Alexander

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 3

On Monday night, 28th April the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Alexander, "Fairfield," Kiama was the scene of a very happy gathering…

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Anzac Service At Shellharbour

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 6

Anzac Day was celebrated at a service at the Memorial in Shellharbour on Sunday, 27th April, when some 200 residents were present…

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5,000 Enlistments In Past Four Months

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 8 May 1952 · page 10

SYDNEY: "During the past four months over 5,000 men have been enlisted in the permanent forces," Mr. P. J. Hynard…

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Bitter Shipping War Predicted

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 12 May 1952 · page 7

LONDON, Sun.—British merchant seamen predict a bitter war on the world's trade routes if Japan and…

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Soldiers Released on Bonds

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 May 1952 · page 9

Two soldiers were released on good behaviour bonds after they had pleaded guilty at…

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"War of Nerves" in Berlin

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 2

BERLIN, Sun.—Allied officials think the Soviet "war of nerves" in Berlin will continue without much respite…

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War Pensions Costing £30m. a Year

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 May 1952 · page 1

CANBERRA, Mon. — War pensions covering both World Wars now cost the Australian…

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H.M.A.S. Anzac For Korea

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 May 1952 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tues.—The battle class destroyer, H.M.A.S. Anzac, will relieve the tribal class…

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Prisoners' "Nerve War" Continues

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 12

TOKYO, Wed. — Allied officials fear Korean prisoners-of-war on Koje Island may make new…

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Soldiers Given Bond For Stealing At Unit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 27

Two members of the Military forces stationed at the 16th Medium Coast Battery appeared at Wollongong Quarter Sessions before Judge O'Sullivan on separate charges last week and were each given £100 bond to be…

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Coal Stocks Highest Since War

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 May 1952 · page 2

SYDNEY, Fri:—Coal reserves in New South Wales are at their highest point since the war…

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