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Mid North Coast · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1948

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Correspondence. Legacy War Orphans' Day. To the Editor. "Wingham Chronicle."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 August 1948 · page 2

Sir,—Once each year Legacy appeals for funds to carry on its humane work in caring for the wives and children of deceased servicemen. This…

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Imperial War Graves Commission. Local Resident Sees Some of Fine Work Being Done

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1948 · page 4

An insight into the important work being performed by the Imperial War Graves Commission in locating and maintaining the graves of…

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Wingham District War Memorial Hospital

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 2

Mr. L. C. Jordan. MLA. has received the following letter from the Hon. C. A. Kelly, Minister for Health: "I refer to your personal…

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Wingham and District War Memorial Hospital

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 2

Further donation: From Mr. F. Knight, on behalf or Upper Dingo Sports Committee, £14 15s 1d…

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Post War Reconstruction News and Views

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 2

Commonwealth Reconstruction Trainees at Newcastle.—Five C.R.T.S. trained carpenters in the Newcastle area have just been passed as 100…

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Soviet Does Not Want War Is Chifley's Feeling Canberra

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 5

Speaking on the Address-In-Reply debate in Parliament last night, the Prime Minister, Mr. Chifley, said he did not believe…

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Wingham and District War Memorial Hospital

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 2

Further donation: Wingham Sunshine Club, £71 l5s 7d…

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War Veterans Art Union No. 11 First Prize To Broken Hill

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 September 1948 · page 5

First prize in the War Veteran's Art Union No. 11 went to Broken Hill. The winner of the two bouses and a motor car valued at £10,000…

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Wingham and District War Memorial Hospital

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 21 September 1948 · page 2

Cedar Party Sports Club, £33. Further donations: Mr. J. N. Bell Wherrol Flat. [?]…

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Wingham District War Memorial Hospital. Further donations

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 2

Mount George Hospital Hall (par Mesdames Titcume and Cooper), £43 2s 11d. Proceeds of competition for…

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War Veterans' Art Union No. 11 First Prize to Broken Hill

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 3

First prize in the War Veterans' Art Union No. 11 went to Broken Hill. The winner of the two houses and a motor car valued at £10,000…

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War Service Homes Officer to Visit Taree

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 September 1948 · page 2

Mr F. Belford, secretary to the Taree Sub-branch of the RSL, has been advised that Mr A. L. Smale, Deputy Director of the War Service Homes…

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Wingham and District War Memorial Hospital

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 28 September 1948 · page 2

Further donation: Mr. H. Horan £5…

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Post War Reconstruction News and Views

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 7

What ever opinions may be expressed by individuals about the Commonwealth Employment Service, the fact is that practically all Nations have…

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Wingham and District War Memorial Hospital

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 2

The June Hospital Appeal realised £2065, bringing the total amount in hand to £8865. Further donation:…

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War Fears Western Allies Accuse Russia London, September 27

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 6

The Western Allies accused Russia of attempting to put them in a position of "complete subordination to Soviet rule," and to obtain…

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Soldier Settlement Sheahan Won't Comment on Canberra Talks

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 8 October 1948 · page 2

The N.S.W. Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) would not comment on the result of his recent visit to Canberra to urge upon the…

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Soldiers' Poppy Day Appeal

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 October 1948 · page 10

The 29th Annual Poppy Day Appeal, directed by the United Returned Soldiers' Fund, will be held throughout New South Wales on 5th…

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Wingham District War Memorial Hospital. Further donation

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 29 October 1948 · page 2

Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women (Wingham Sub-Branch). £18…

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Wingham District War Memorial Hospital

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 2 November 1948 · page 2

Further donations: Messrs. W. P. Easton & Son solo. the following; A/c Mr. D. J. Lobban 3 bags maize…

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