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The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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Arrangements for Anzac Day— Dawn Service to Be Held Here

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 1

This year for the first time since Anzac Day has been observed in Gloucester there will be a dawn service in addition to the…

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War With Russia is Not Inevitable— SAYS U.S. State Department Official

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 4

A U.S.-Russian war, while possible, is by no means inevitable and indeed not even probable if America keeps militarily strong and alert, continues…

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Modern British Lightships To Replace Those Lost in the War

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 March 1950 · page 2

A fleet of modern light vessels, giving their crews "luxury" conditions compared, with pre-war ships, and with many technical improvements, are now taking the place of those lost by Britain in the war. Instead of ham-mocks and bathtubs, the crew now have two-berth cabins, with, fitted…

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War with Russia "Not Solution"

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 8

WASHINGTON, March 10. A.A.P.--The idea of a preventive war to solve the Russian problem must be ruled out, said…

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Soldiers' Farm Homes

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 6

The Minister, for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said that he proposed to increase the maximum amount expendable for erection of homes on…

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Soldier Settlers Not Working Farms

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 4

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said to-day that soldier settlers who would not occupy and fully work their farms must be…

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Soldier Settlers' Homes Maximum Increased to £2000

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 3

The Minister for Land's (Mr Sheahan) said yesterday that he proposed to increase the maximum amount expendable for erection of homes on soldier…

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R.S.L. Makes Arrangements For Anzac Day March

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 4

All arrangements for the Anzac Day March and Smoke on the 25th April were completed at the monthly general meeting of the Wingham…

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Wingham And District War Memorial HOSPITAL

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 4

A meeting of the Wingham and District Hospital Board was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. 15th March, 1950…

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Anzac Day Arrangements

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 March 1950 · page 2

The Tarce Sub-branch of the R.S.L. has the arrangements for Anzac Day well in hand. This was reported to the monthly meeting of the League held in…

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Soldiers Must Work Farms Or Make Way for Others Says Minister for Lands

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 March 1950 · page 3

The Minister for Lands (Mr Sheahan) said this week that soldier settlers who would not occupy and fully work their farms must be prepared to make way…

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Welcome Home to Very Rev. A. E. Warr

Macleay Argus · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 2

Very Rev. A. E. Warr, Dean of Christ Church. Cathedral, Grafton, who returned recently after a trip to England, was…

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Soldiers Settle in

Macleay Argus · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said that despite shortages of baterials and difficulties in obtaining tenders or labour, good…

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Plans for Anzac Day

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of Taree Sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A., preparations were completed for the Anzac Day…

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P.m. Calls for Solemn Anzac Observance

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies, said this week that several State Governments and the Returned…

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You Cannot Remain Neutral In This War

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 3

To-morrow is Palm Sunday and the opening of the Easter work. The sacred festivals associated…

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P.M. Calls for Anzac Observance—

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 3

The Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies, said last week, that several State Governments and the Returned , Servicemen's League, had been asked…

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Did Not Know War Was Over!

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 2

Strange story to come out of the Pacific War was told by eight Japanese who returned home recently., complaining of the cold. The eight…

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Anzac Day at Taree

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 2

The Taree Sub-Branch of the R.S.L. has made the following arrangements for the observance" of Anzac Day. 4.30 a.m.: Dawn Service at War…

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Did Not Know War Was Over!

Macleay Argus · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 2

A strange story to come out of the Pacific War was told by eight Japanese who returned home recently, complaining of the cold…

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