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The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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Tractors and Farm Plant. for Hire by Soldier Settlers

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 3

As a result of questions asked in the State House by Mr E. T. Kendell, M. L.A., the Minister for Lands (The Hon. W. Sheahan) has issued directions for…

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Guerrilla War Costly

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 June 1950 · page 1

ATHENS, Wed. : Greek army losses in suppressing the Communist guerrillas equalled the losses against…

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Farm Plant for Soldier Settlers' Use

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1950 · page 4

Recently in the State Parliament Mr. E. T. Kendell, M.L.A. for Corowa, asked the Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) whether it was true…

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Back to Producing War Goods

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 June 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thurs.: Because of rising defence needs, munitions factories which had been used to produce…

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Padre Saw Executions of Australian Soldiers; Not Called As Witness Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 June 1950 · page 3

Despite the fact that he is the sole surviving witness to the shooting of eight Victorian artillerymen without trial by the Japanese at Tavoy, South Burma, in June, 1942, an…

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Soviet’s War Warning

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 June 1950 · page 3

BERLIN, Sun. : Russia has issued a warning that any attempt to annul Poland’s annexation of German territory…

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“War Certain,” British War Chief Reportedly Told Egyptians Cairo

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 June 1950 · page 1

The Egyptian Cabinet at a four-hour meeting yesterday, discussed King Farouk’s directive to “be prepared for any emergency from wherever it comes.” King Farouk at a…

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£5 Millions Extra for War Pensions ?

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 June 1950 · page 3

CANBERRA, Sun.: Federal Cabinet shortly is expected to consider a recommendation for an increase of approximately £ 5…

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Peace Delegates Oppose Australia Taking Part in the Malayan War Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 June 1950 · page 3

Unconditional prohibition of the use of the atom bomb, recognition of the new Government in China, and opposition to the use of Australian men and arms in Malaya, were the main topics discussed at the N.S.W…

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British Soldier Not to Be Executed

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 June 1950 · page 3

HERFORD, Sunday : Britain’s Rhine Army commander (Sir Charles Keighley), yesterday removed the threat…

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Terrorists Kill British Soldiers

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 June 1950 · page 1

SINGAPORE, Sunday : Six British soldiers were killed and three wounded yesterday when an army patrol was…

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New Phase in Rabbit War

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 June 1950 · page 4

Recent reports received from various sources by the Department of Agriculture suggest there is a distinct possibility of D.D.T. proving useful in…

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Minister’s Views On Malayan War

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 June 1950 · page 5

LONDON, Mon.: The Communist rising in Malaya could not be ended by military means alone. It was very largely a…

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Correspondent Quits Accuses U.S. Of War Mongering

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 June 1950 · page 3

BERLIN, Mon.: John Peet, Berlin correspondent for Renter’s newsagency, announced today that he is asking asylum…

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Thrilling Cycling at War Memorial Sports Treble to Runner George Cole

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 June 1950 · page 2

THE excellence of the cycling events, and the treble to pedestrian George Cole, were the features of yesterday's War Memorial Sports held in perfect weather in the Hay Park. The attendance was disappointing, as there were several…

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Cigs Denies War Statement

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 June 1950 · page 23

BRISBANE, Tues:—Chief of the Imperial General Staff (Field Marshal Sir William Slim) on arrival at Brisbane tonight flatly denied…

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‘Government Precipitating a Cold War’

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 June 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA, Tues.: During the debate on the Anti-Red Bill in the Senate today, Senator Morrow (Lab., Tas.) said…

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Terrifying Weapons for Next War

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 June 1950 · page 23

NEW YORK, Tues.: “The feeling in Washington is that the job of defending Europe can be done with the development…

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“Russia Has Begun Shooting War”

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 June 1950 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday : Russia had already commenced the shooting war against the western democracies, Major C. B. A…

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British War Chief in Melbourne To-day

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 June 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA, Tues.: The Chief of the Imperial General Staff (Field Marshal Sir William Slim), who is coming to…

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