Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

Mid North Coast · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1946

327 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 4 of 17

Proposed Soldiers' Memorial Hall Magnificent Tribute To Services

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 9 February 1946 · page 1

A drawing of the Memorial Hall to be erected by the Taree Subbranch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. which is at present on view in the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Local War Chest Fund

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 2

At a meeting: of the committee on Friday night it was decided to distribute the balance of the fund in hand, subject to the Chief…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Farms for Soldiers in Better Areas. "Give Them a Chance," Says C.P. MEMBER

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 3

A strong plea for ex-servicemen to be allowed to acquire existing farms under the War Service Land Settlement scheme was made in the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Upper Clarence Lands Sought for Soldiers

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 6

At a meeting of the Rappville District Progress Association, it was decided to write to the Minister for Lands asking him to investigate the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Taree Soldiers' Hall £30,000 Project Mooted

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 4

A drawing of the Memorial Hall to be erected by the Taree sub-branch of the RSS and AILA which is at present on view in the window of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Big Boxing Carnival at Wingham. A Thumping Success. Packed Audience in Memorial Town Hall. Big Lift for Wingham and District War Memorial Hospital Movement

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 2

Mr. Pat Clarke certainly made no idle boast when he said that this second boxing tournament in aid of the Hospital Fund—which was held in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Welcome Home

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 13 February 1946 · page 2

Saturday evening there gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wallace many friends to welcome home their sons Pte. Scott Wallace…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Jones' Island Welcome Home To Service Personnel

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 February 1946 · page 1

A concert and dance was held in the Kingston Hall, Jones' Island, on Wednesday night, 6th Feb., when the following service personnel were…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Welcome Home

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 3

About 30 servicemen will be welcomed home at the Diggers' Dance at the Majestic on Monday night next…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Proposed Soldiers' Memorial Hall Magnificent Tribute To Services

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 4

A drawing of the Memorial Hall to be erected by the Taree Sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. which is at present on view in the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Welcome Home Social

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 2

A large crowd attended the Majestic Theatre last night when the Presidents of the Returned Servicemen's League and the Ladies'…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Soldier Preference Ends 1952?

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 2

Preference to returned service personnel will cense on September 3, 1952, if the legal opinion of the Attorney-General (Dr. Evatt) is…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Soldier Settlement Certificates. Discharged Men Must Apply Again

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 2

Members of the armed services who have obtained qualification certificates while they were still in the force sentitling them to apply for…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Comboyne February 13. War Memorial Hall Dance

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 4

A hurried dance was arranged in aid of the hall funds and was very successful; Byabarra Band supplied the music. Mr. H. M. Cooke carried…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Difficulties of Settling Down. Returning Men Warned. Welcome Home to 26 BOYS

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 1

Warnings of the state of affairs existing in this country to-day and the difficulties which they would encounter in settling down and the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

War Agricultural Comm's. to Cease Operations

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 2

District War Agricultural Committees should generally cease operations not later than March 31, 1946, said the Minister for…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Comboyne February 13. War Memorial Hall Dance

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 4

A hurried dance was arranged in aid of the ball funds and was very successful; Byabarra Band supplied the music. Mr. H. M. Cooke carried…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Australian Soldier. Becomes an Ambonese Legend

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 4

Driver Bill Doolan, of Melbourne, is a legendary figure in Ambon, and for generations the Ambonese will be telling his story in song. An…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Welcome Home At Glenthorne

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 February 1946 · page 2

On Thursday evening, 14th February, a very pleasant social gathering was enjoyed by nearly 80 people when two brothers, Cpl. Laurie…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Soldier Coroner Opens Inquest

The Northern Champion · Saturday 23 February 1946 · page 4

At the Taree Court House on Wednesday the Deputy Coroner, Mr. R. S. Hawkins, opened the inquest concerning the death of Signaller G. M…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →