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The wars & local soldiers, 1947

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Farms for Soldiers Eight at Muswellbrook

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 7

A Scone report states that the rich river flat property, "Dartmouth," Muswellbrook, has been allocated for closer settlement. It…

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British Soldiers Strangled Victims of Jewish Terrorists

The Northern Champion · Saturday 2 August 1947 · page 2

LONDON (AAP) Doctors who examined the bodies of the murdered British Sgts Clifford Martin and Mervyn Paice whose bodies were found yesterday in…

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Obituary South African War Veteran Dies Mr. G. Meaker

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 3

It was with much regret that we learned of the death of Mr. George Meaker, of Hibbard. Mr. Meaker went to Sydney for an…

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"Railways At War."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 1

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, announced on Thursday that the story of the part played by the NSW Government…

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"Railways at War"

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 7

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, announced today that the story of the part played by the New South Wales…

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Training for War Widows

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 2

The Acting Minister for Post War Reconstruction, Mr. R. T. Pollard, said to-day that facilities for training under the…

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Gaiety Show Most Scintillating Show Since War. Colourful Costumes and Bright Choruses

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 1

Colourful costumes and bright choruses helped to make the Gaiety Show, staged in the Majestic Theatre on Thursday 7th August, the…

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Enlisting?

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 2

Enlistment in the permanent army for personnel desirous of joining is now available for recruits between the ages of 18 and 25 years (married…

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Aussies V Czechoslovaks Latest Cables and Telegrams The "Macleay Argus" is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press, which provides the overseas news in this issue. Even Terms in Davis Cup War in Indonesia Indo. Casualties 10,000 MONTREAL

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 5

Australia and Czechoslovakia were on even terms at the end of the first singles in the interzone final of the Davis Cup at Mount…

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"Railways at War"

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 20 August 1947 · page 5

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, announced on Thursday that the story of the part played by the New South Wales…

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Railways at War Story of Achievement

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 20 August 1947 · page 1

The story of the part played by the New South Wales Government Railways in the defence activities of the Commonwealth during the years . 1939 to…

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"Railways at War"

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 22 August 1947 · page 6

The Commissioner for Railways, Sir. T. J. Hartigan, announced today that the story of the part played by the New South Wales Government…

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War Surcharge on Postage to Still Remain

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 August 1947 · page 7

Sir Earle Page is in receipt of the following letter from Mr. D. Cameron, Postmaster - General:-- "Adverting to your…

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8,000,000 Involved in Civil War. London. Latest

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 August 1947 · page 2

A B.B.C. correspondent, who toured the Punjab, declares that eight million persons in the area are involved in civil war. The Premiers…

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Liberal Party Will Wage Intensive War on Socialisation President's Fighting Speech to the State Council

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 1

I want to see the Liberal Party in the forefront of the battle on every political issue which affects the social and economic life of the community,…

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War Memorial Hospital for the Wallamba District

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

On Wednesday night, 3rd September, there was held in the School of Arts, Nabiac, a public meeting of citizens to consider the best way to…

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War Memorial Hospital for the Wallamba District Move Launched at Public Meeting

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 10 September 1947 · page 3

On Wednseday night, 3rd September, there was held in the School of Arts, Nabiac, a public meeting of citizens to consider the best way to commemorate…

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Soldier Booklets Galled Waste of Paper

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 5

The Junee R.S.L. sub-branch has protested to the Department of Post-War Reconstruction against the "excessive waste of paper in useless…

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Food Production Plan Britain's Target 50% Above Pre-war Levels

The Northern Champion · Saturday 20 September 1947 · page 1

Plans to step up Britain's own home food production to a level never previously attempted have now been made known. It is expected that output can be…

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Totally & Permanently Disabled Soldiers

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 2

The Organising Secretary of the Totally & Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association, Mr. Arthur McArthur, will visit the Hastings River,…

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