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The wars & local soldiers, 1946

1,460 stories in Murray's papers · page 17 of 73

Soldier Struck by Car

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 March 1946 · page 2

When walking along the Murray Volley Highway about three miles from Wodonga on Wednesday night, a soldier was struck by a car driven…

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Cakes and Fruit for Sick Soldiers

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 March 1946 · page 6

Five hundred parcels of fruit and cake were distributed by Albury Red Cross visitors this week to nation[?] orderlies and nurses of Bonegilla…

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Letters to the Editor the Land Hungry Soldiers Minister Denies They Will Be Double-crossed

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 March 1946 · page 6

Sir.— I take strong objection to the leading article which appeared in the “Mait” on February 4, under the heading '“Land Hungry Soldiers will…

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Predicts Another European War

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 March 1946 · page 1

General Charles de Gaulle (above), who is said to have told friends that the thinks war is inevitable between the United States and Russia…

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To Cease Activities on March 31 Holbrook Shire Patriotic and War Fund

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 March 1946 · page 2

At meeting of the Holbrook Shire Patriotic and War Fund there were present: Cr John Ross ‘president, Mrs Douglas Ross. Messrs J. C. Bowler. J…

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Soldier Fatally Injured

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 March 1946 · page 2

Brian William Brook, 19-year-old soldier of the 2/4 Rase Workshops. Bandiana. died in 106 AGH on Friday evening from injuries received earlier…

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Merriwagga Welcome Home

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 March 1946 · page 2

On Saturday, 23rd instant, one of the biggest crowds gathered in the local hall to welcome home returning lads. Visitors came from Hay,…

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Letters to the Editor Holbrook War Memorial

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 March 1946 · page 2

Sir,—Holbrook shire Council’s suggestion of a swimming pool as a war memorial is a good one; It would give the town what some up-to-date places have had for…

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Hay War Memorial High School Election of Prefects

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 March 1946 · page 1

At mid-day on Wednesday, 27th February, the pupils were called to-gether for the purpose of electing prefects for the ensuing twelve months…

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Further Riots Two British Soldiers Dead

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 March 1946 · page 2

CAIRO, Monday: Riots in Alexandria yesterday caused deaths of 17 persons, including two British soldiers, who were beaten to death by a…

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Poser for Albury P.M. Moratorium Regulations and Soldier’s Wife

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 March 1946 · page 5

Does protection under War Services Moratorium Regulations for the wife of a fit distracted man from the services go on [?] This…

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Interfered with Military Truck Soldier-Brothers Fined in Albury Court

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 March 1946 · page 4

From a car in Kiewa st., Albury, on the night of February 26, a police officer watched two soldier brothers interfere with a motor truck. It was…

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Soldier Didn’t Like Sausages ! Visit to An Albury Cafe; Court Sequel

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 March 1946 · page 4

“I went into the cafe for a ‘feed’ and was offered sausages. I got annoyed because I had been eating [?] for 12 months. That is why…

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War Declared on Stray Dogs

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 March 1946 · page 2

Stanley sheepowners have declared war on stray dogs. There is hardly sheepowner in Stanley who has not suffered severely, from pack of dogs…

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Patriotic & War Fund Final Meeting

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1946 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the public meeting on Thursday evening, called to wind-up the affairs of the Berrigan Patriotic and War Fund,…

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Search for Child Victims of the War LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 March 1946 · page 1

Under the leadership of a West Australian, Miss Eileen Davidson, two new UNRRA teams in the American zone in Germany are…

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British Soldiers Beaten to Death by Mob LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 March 1946 · page 5

Riots in Alexandria on Monday resulted in the deaths of 17 persons, including two British soldiers who were beaten to death by a mob, and 299…

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Armed Soldier Deserter Arrested in Railway Station MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 March 1946 · page 5

An armed army deserter was arrested by police at pistol point in the Albion railway station office early this morning…

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Air Board and Returned Men No Preference at Local Air School

The Independent · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Deniliquin sub-branch of the RSS & ILA, presided over by Mr T. Marshall at the Club Rooms on Monday night…

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Free Rail Travel for Anzac March

The Independent · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Deniliquin sub-brahoh of the RSS & AILA held in the club rooms on Monday last and…

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