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The wars & local soldiers, 1946

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Methodist War Memorial

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 13 July 1946 · page 10

The Trustees of the Methodist Church met on Monday, July 8th, to make further arrangements in connection with the War Memorial…

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Comara Creek Welcome Home Banquet

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 July 1946 · page 7

Comara Creek hall was the scene of a gay and happy crowd on Friday evening, June 28, when the residents of that centre staged their second…

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War Orphans Cared for by Legacy

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 17 July 1946 · page 2

There are hundreds of war orphans and their, mothers living in the country who are being cared for by Legacy. These children are the responsibility of…

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Fairview Estate for Soldier Settlement

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 3

The State Premier, Mr. W. J. McKell, announces that the Minister for Lands, Mr. Dunn, has advised him that blocks on "Fairview"…

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Children's Corner Proverbs of Peace and War

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 July 1946 · page 5

Who loves peace serves God. Peace flourishes when reason rules. Better keep peace than make peace. By wisdom, peace; by peace, plenty…

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War Service Land Settlement Fairview Estate, Narromine

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 24 July 1946 · page 3

Attention is invited to a notification in the "Government Gazette" of 12th July, 1946, setting apart eight blocks on Fairview Estate, Narromine, for Closer…

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Welcome Home to Returned Servicemen and Women

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 30 July 1946 · page 4

This took place in the Comboyue War Memorial Hall, on July 12, and it is estimated to be the biggest crowd ever seen here at a dance. The…

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Unlisted War Casualties

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 31 July 1946 · page 1

This little fellow has a friend—his not-much-bigger sister. Orphaned by war and left destitute, he and she need other friends—friends with spare…

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Wingham and District War Memorial Hospital. Board Meeting

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 2 August 1946 · page 2

A meeting of the Wingham and District War Memorial Hospital Board was held on Wednesday night last, 31st July, 1946…

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War Orphans' Day Friday Next

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 August 1946 · page 6

Six thousand women throughout New South Wales will be helping in the reshaping of lives threatened by war-inflicted loss on August 9…

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Returned Soldiers' League Football. Discusses Buying Brewery, Building Land With Dredge Silt, & Protest re Aerodrome Rev. Hunter Howatson Reports Hospital Secretary's Dismissal, and League Decides To Investigate Kempsey Teams Win Semi-Finals. West and Central Kempsey Meet in Final Next

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 1

At the usual monthly meeting of the Macleay R.S.L. Sub-branch on Friday night there was a very large attendance. The President (Mr. A. J. At Smithtown on Sunday the two first grade semi-finals attracted a large crowd, gate donations totalling £48…

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Unlisted War Casualties

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 2

This little fellow has a friend-his not-much-bigger, slater, Orphaned by war and left destitute, he and she need other friends-friends with spare clothing for the little "mother" and something-more-[?] than that misfitting old coat for her little brother. What can you spare that…

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One of War's Unexpected Discoveries

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 August 1946 · page 6

One of this war's most exciting stories is told not in the headlines, but in letters to loved ones at home, in Chaplain's reports and smaller…

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Daring Exploit Of War Nephew of Sir Earle Page Decorated

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 August 1946 · page 7

Details of one of the world's most daring exploits in which a party of 10 Australians and 4 Britishers blew up 37,000 tons of Japanese shipping…

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Old Bar Soldiers' Welfare Committee

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 August 1946 · page 1

The Old Bar Soldiers' Welfare Committee held their fortnightly meeting on Saturday, 3rd inst. A large amount of business was dealt…

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Marlee's Grand Welcome Home. Record Attendance

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 13 August 1946 · page 4

On Tuesday night, 18th June, 1946, the Marlee Hall was filled as it had never been filled before. This was Marlee's big night, which had been…

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Unlisted War Casualties

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 6

This little fellow has a friend—his not-much-bigger sister. Orphaned by war and left destitute, he and she need other friends—friends with spare clothing for the little "mother" an something more suitable than the misfitting old coat for her little brother. What can you spare that…

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Nine Soldiers' Blocks in Queanbeyan District

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 4

The Minister for Lands has advised that nine blocks on "Willeroo" estate were gazetted oil Friday, August 9, 1946, as available exclusively…

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Control of the Dardanelles Latest Cables and Telegrams. The "Macleay Argus" is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press, which provides the overseas news in this issue. Russia Asks Share Turkish Protest "Never" War Crimes Against Italians London

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 5

Turkish Deputies shouted "Never, Never," when a Russian request for a direct shore in the defence of the Dardanelles was…

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Marlee's Welcome Home to Ex-service Personnel

The Northern Champion · Saturday 17 August 1946 · page 4

The Marlee Hall was recently [?] as it has never been filled before for the grand welcome home to returned men and women of the Services. To say…

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