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The wars & local soldiers, 1947

196 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 6 of 10

Soldier Settlement. Want Act Amended

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 2

To have the Act governing Soldier Settlement amended to read "to leave the owner of lands suitable for resumption for soldier settlement with a…

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Danger of War Warning by Mr. Attlee

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 May 1947 · page 2

LONDON, (AAP).—The Prime Minister, Mr Attlee, warned a meeting of the United Nations Association that the world was in greater danger of war than…

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Labor and Post-war Reconstruction "A Hash," Says Mr. Fadden

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 May 1947 · page 7

"Labor has made a 'hash' of the reconversion of Australia from war to peace," said the Federal Country Party Leader, Mr. Fadden, in a…

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Soldier Settlement Want Act Amended

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 May 1947 · page 1

To have the Act governing Soldier Settlement amended to read "to leave the owner of lands suitable for resumption for soldier settlement with a…

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Red Cross Services in Post-war Period Director Of Country Branches At Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 14 May 1947 · page 3
Also in The Northern Champion

On Thursday last, May 8th, at 3 p.m., the Taree Red Cross held a most successful afternoon, the main object being to welcome the…

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War Gratuities

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 2
Also in Macleay Argus

War Gratuities Regulations have now been amended to provide early payment to ex-servicemen needing the money because of distress or…

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War Gratuities Regulations Amended

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 2

War Gratuities Regulations have now been amended to provide early payment to ex-Servicemen needing the money because of distress or…

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Red Cross Services in Post-war Period. Director Of Country Branches At Taree

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 4

On Thursday last, May 8th, at 3 p.m., the Taree Red Cross held a most successful afternoon, the main object being to welcome the…

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War Gratuities Regulations Amended

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 May 1947 · page 5

War Gratuities Regulations have now been amended to provide early payment to ex-Servicemen needing the money because of distress or…

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Tuncurry Returned Soldier Honoured

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 May 1947 · page 1

The following notification was very recently received by our local lad. Ken Batchelor: "The King has been graciously…

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India's Chance for Unity Latest Cables and Telegrams The "Macleay Argus" is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press, which provides the overseas news in this issue.. Viceroy's Mission Religious War in Lahore Refugees in Flight London

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 May 1947 · page 5

When the Viceroy, Lord Louis Mountbatten, returns to India for a meeting at New Delhi on June 2, with Indian leaders, he will…

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War Gratuities

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 May 1947 · page 2

War Gratuities Regulations have now been amended to provide early payment to ex-Servicemen needing the money because of distress or…

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Starting U.s. Discovery May Change War Against Cancer

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 23 May 1947 · page 6

At about the time when the United States was girding for an intensified war against cancer, Dr. Frank H. J. Figge, of the University of Maryland…

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Old Bar Soldiers' Welfare Committee

The Northern Champion · Saturday 31 May 1947 · page 2

A winding up meeting of the above was held at Old Bar and the following statement of receipts was received:— Receipts. Balance from purchase of…

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Land for Soldier Settlement

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 June 1947 · page 3

Prom the Minister for Lands: In connection with returned soldier settlement, would be glad to have any recommendations from you of estates in your…

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Land For Soldier Settlement Sydney, 28th May, 1947

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 June 1947 · page 6

Dear Sir,—In connection with returned soldier settlement, I would be glad to have any recommendations from you of Estates in your…

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Kempsey Rsl Anzac Day Discussion

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 4

At the Macleay diggers' monthly meeting held in the R.S.L. Memorial Hall last Friday night, about forty members were…

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Huge Return on War Stocks

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 8

Sales of surplus war stocks throughout the Commonwealth have so far yielded lover £100,000,000 and further sales are…

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