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The wars & local soldiers, 1949

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Soldiers' Hall and Club Rooms

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 29 November 1949 · page 3

There is every possibility of a permit being granted for the early erection of the proposed Soldiers' Hall and Club in Gloucester. This…

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Legacy War Orphans' Appeal a Nation's Heritage Local Effort December 10

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 2 December 1949 · page 3

In two world wars thousands of young men freely offered their lives in the Navy, Army and Air Force as the price of freedom. Many paid…

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War Service Land Settlement "Walhallow" Estate, Quirindi

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 December 1949 · page 2

ATTENTION is Invited to a notification in the Government Gazette of 25th November, 1949, setting apart seven (7) blocks on…

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The Case for Increased War Pensions —

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 6 December 1949 · page 3

It would be interesting to know how many of the local candidates for the forthcoming Federal Elections have signed the pledge to support…

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60,000th Home Built in N. S. W. Since War

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 December 1949 · page 6

60,000th permanent home built in New South Wales since end of World War II. Speaking at the home at Beverley Hills, recently, the president of the Rural Bank (Mr. C. R. McKerihan), stated that the bank bad made almost 53,000 loans totalling £33,500,000…

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Legacy War Orphans' Appeal. A Nation's Heritage

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 13 December 1949 · page 1

In two world ware thousands of young men freely offered their lives in the Navy, Army and Air Force as the price of our freedom. Many paid…

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British Soldiers in Kenya Revolt Mombasa, Kenya

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 December 1949 · page 1

One hundred British and European troops, armed with pick axe handles, were invloved in a disturbance at Mombasa, on Sunday,…

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Rumblings of War Russia May Endeavour Secure Control of Germany Foreign Minister Talks With Communists LONDON

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 1

Russia's Foreign Minister (Mr. Andrei- Vishinsky) is believed to have offered East Germany a full partnership in the Russian bloc,…

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Wingham District War Memorial Hospital. Board Meeting

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers, Wingham, on Wednesday, 14th December, 1949. Present were: Mr. C. F. Beesley…

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18 Years for War Crimes Von Manstein Appeals London (Aap)

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 December 1949 · page 2

Field Marshal Erich Von Manstein (63) has appealed against 18 years' sentence imposed on him yesterday by the British Military Court at…

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Wingham and District War Memorial Hospital

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Thursday 22 December 1949 · page 2

Mr. C. F. Beesley, Chairman of the Board, has received the following letter from Mr. L. C. Jordan, MLA: "Dear Mr. Beesley,—I herewith…

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Free Cars for War Disabled in Britain

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 December 1949 · page 6

Fifteen hundred war disabled people in Britain are being given motor cars specially designed for them. This is disclosed in the…

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English Soldiers Want Pen-friends

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 December 1949 · page 3

Writing from Malaya, four English soldiers have sought the Mayor of Kempsey's assistance in locating…

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Japanese Germ War London

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 December 1949 · page 1

The Russian newspaper "Pravda" yesterday accused the United States of holding back the evidence of Japanese atrocities during the…

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Minister Leans to Soldiers--land for Clubs

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 December 1949 · page 4

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said to-day that while he strongly supported the preservation of park areas, and their extension and improvement, his sympathies were with returned soldier organisations,…

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