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The wars & local soldiers, 1947

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Civil War Stalemate Buenos Aires

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 5

After three weeks of civil war neither the Paraguayan Government nor the rebel forces have been able to score decisive gains in the military or…

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Single Farms For Soldier Settlers. 2,000 Said to Be Available

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 3

According to investigations made by returned soldiers’ sub-branches, it would be possible to settle approximately 2000 soldiers in New South Wales under…

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Anzac Day

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 1

The meeting called by the Municipal Council to consider the form of commemoration service to be adopted on Anzac Day was held on Wednesday…

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“War Not Asia’s Mission” LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 4

Reuter’s correspondent in New Delhi states that Mr Gandhi, at the Asian relations conference, stated: “We have not come here to wage war against…

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War with Russia Near ? More Attacks by U.S. Politicians WASHINGTON

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 1

Senator Byrne (Democrat) declared in the Senate yesterday that the whole Greek and Turkish aid programme should be submitted to the…

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Jews Murder British Soldier London

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 1

The Jerusalem correspondent of the British United Press says that two youths shot dead a British soldier near the military base at Haifa…

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Soldier Hindered Constable Fined in Albury Court

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 5

Desmond Grapes, soldier, aged 20. was [?] £2, in default four days’ imprisonment, when he was charged in Albury Court yesterday with…

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Hotels to Close on Anzac Morning

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 April 1947 · page 4

The Minister for Justice (Mr. Downing) said last week that, in accordance with the Liquor Act, hotels and wine saloons would not be permitted…

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War Service Moratorium

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 April 1947 · page 1

The protection of members of the Forces and their dependants in respect of liabilities incurred before enlistment under mort…

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"The Australian Journal." New Novel by Ex-soldier

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 April 1947 · page 1

The principal feature of the April "Australian Journal" is the first instalment of a new three part novel by Reft Rougett, former member of the…

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Russia’s Huge War Losses 25 Million Made Homeless

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 April 1947 · page 1

In emphasising Russia’s claims to reparations from Germany. A. Sudachkou, in an special article released by the Tass newsagency, Sydney,…

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Chifley “Deal” with Attlee? Next War Decisions London

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 April 1947 · page 3

The London [?] today splashed on [?] front page a story from Melbourne, in which it was staled that Mr Attlee’s decision to carry on with…

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Anzac Day Order Causes Concern Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 7

A report from Tokio that Anzac Day commemoration services among Australians in occupation forces would be drastically curtailed this year,…

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Wallace Warns of Possibility of World War LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 5

Mr Henry Wallace, a former Vice-President of the United States, at a Press conference today stated if no understanding was reached with Russia,…

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“Indians Preparing for War” Moslem’s Significant Statement LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 1

Mr Bait, who is described as Dr Jinnah’s right-hand man, and who on his way to Geneva for international trade talks said at a…

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No Single Unit Farms for Soldiers

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 4

The War Service Land Settlement and Closer Settlement (Am [?]endment) bill recently passed by the N.S.W. Parliament is designed…

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No Anzac Day Ban America’s Assurance TOKIO

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 4

A spokesman at General MacArthur’s headquarters today stated officially that there was no order banning or cutting down Anzac Day…

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Must Not Wear, War Service Chevrons Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 5

An army direction issued today forbids the wearing of war service chevrons on new winter uniforms to be issued to troops shortly. Only…

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War In Greece In Full Blast ATHENS

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 6

“Our troops reached all their objectives foreseen by yesterday’s plan. Resistance was very weak and was broken up everywhere,” reports a communique from the Greek First Army headquarters, dealing with the Government operations against guerrilla forces…

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Aid Plan Opposed “Lead to Another War” Washington

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 5

Senator Bushfield (Republican South Dakota), who is regarded as spokesman for the traditionally Isolationist Middle West States, told…

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