Shorthorn Bulls Donated to Soldier Settlers
Ten Shorthorn herd bulls have been donated, by Mr. D. K. Fairburn, MHR, for men on farms under the war…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Mid North Coast · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1954
141 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 2 of 8
Queen Invested Taree War Hero With Medal
A Taree man was invested with the Military Medal by Queen Elizabeth II in a ceremony at Government House, Sydney, on February 6. He is L/Cpl. L. C. Holden,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anzac Smoko Brought Forward
The Macleay Sub-branch of the RSL. decided on Friday night to bring the Anzac Day smoko forward…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anzac March Scheduled for One O'clock
After hearing several suggestions, the Macleay Subbranch of the R.S.L. fixed the time for commencement of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Two Soldiers Drowned in Sea Exercise
Two soldiers were drowned and a third is missing, believed drowned, after big seas swamped and sank eight…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Taree Changes Anzac Day Arrangements
Owing to Anzac Day falling on a Sunday this year, Tarees March of ex-servicemen will be held at 2.30 p.m. instead of 10.30 a.m. so as not to clash with church services…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Taree Anzac Day March in Afternoon
This year's Anzac Day March at Taree will be held in the afternoon, instead of in the morning…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anzac Holiday
The N.S.W. Premier's Department has notified the R.S.L. State Branch that under the terms of the Banks…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Eligible for War Service Land
Korea and Malaya ex-ser servicemen will be eligible for war service land settlement schema farms under a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Was Tragic War Battle a Mistake ?
LONDON. -- Was the tragic battle of Oran in July, 1940, when a British task force shattered a French squadron with the loss of 1290 lives, necessary?…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Onion War On! Australia, 1954
Onion growers in Victoria are trying to sell their onions in New South Wales, but the Victorian Onion Board is alert…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Arrangements at Bulahdelah for Anzac Day
Preparations for Anzac Day ceremonies are well under way at Bulahdelah. Mr. Allen Barry, secretary…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →To Control Anzac Day in Kempsey
At the Macleay RSL meeting, on Friday night, the following members were elected as officials for the Anzac Day…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Taree Air Force Anzac Day Plans
Members of the Manning River Branch of the Air Force Association will parade in Taree on Anzac Day…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Election Question on War Pensions
The N.S.W. president of the R.S.L., Mr. W. Yeo, said that the League would ask candidates for the Federal…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →R.s.l to Control Anzac Day
Kempsey Municipal Council on Monday night approved the Macleay Subbranch of the RSL…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldier Settlers Advance Debt Repayments
Soldier settlers "advance" debt repayments do not go "down the drain" but are paid back" into the General…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Anzac Holiday
SYDNEY, Monday, April 26, has been proclaimed by the Chief Secretary (Mr. Kelly) as a public holiday for Anzac…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wear a Tin Hat on Anzac Day
"As a prelude to Anzac Day, 500,000 miniature Tin Hats are being distributed to SubBranches of the RSL for sale…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Limited Use Of, Kempsey Park on Anzac Day
Group 3 Rugby League will be informed by the Municipal Council that Kempsey Park will not be available until…
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