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The wars & local soldiers, 1961

17 stories in Murray's papers

War on Mosquito Menace Brings Relief to Residents

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 January 1961 · page 5

The evident success of the Deniliquin Municipal Council’s efforts to rid the town of the mosquito menace must he receiving the thanks of all those now able to venture out unhindered after dusk…

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Books Written by Australians on War, Travel

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 January 1961 · page 3

This article will tell you now about Australian authors — those who have written about travel, adventure, or war…

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Anzac Essay Competition

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1961 · page 2

As usual the Berrigan Subbranch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. will be holding the annual R.S.L. Anzac Essay…

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Roll of Honour (World War II) to be Unveiled on Anzac Day

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 April 1961 · page 1

An honour roll bearing the names of 41 district men who died in World War II. will be unveiled at the Anzac Day Service next. Plaques with the names on them have yet to be placed in position at…

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SIXTH Column the Spirit of Anzac

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 25 April 1961 · page 1

Although the word “Anzac” did not come into general official use until January, 1915, 70 years…

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Anzac Speaker: “Security Is an Old Man’s Word”

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 25 April 1961 · page 1

The sacrifices of the men and women of Anzac would only be Justified when every Australian made a determined effort to contribute to better living and…

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Anzac Day Commemoration

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1961 · page 1

Anzac Day in Berrigan was commemorated in traditional manner, when a large gathering ol citizens assembled at…

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To Intensify War on Rabbits

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1961 · page 4

Following the decision made last month to employ a full time rabbit inspector, Corowa PP Board announced at its…

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Special Train Wages War on Weeds From Moama to Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Friday 28 July 1961 · page 6

What seemed to be an ordinary train of seven bulk liquid tankers and three vans hauled by a K…

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Soldier Settlement Blocks

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1961 · page 5

Two Soldier settlement fat lamb blocks in Southern New South Wales will be open for application late in October,…

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Soldier Settlers Ow[?] £1½m, Member Claim[?]

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 19 September 1961 · page 5

Declaring that 3,059 N.S.M, soldier settlers were milllon behind in their payments under the Wa[?] vice Land Settlement Scheme, Mr. Tom Lewis, in Parliament, urged the State Government to [?]…

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Legacy Badges Presented to 40 War Widows

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 September 1961 · page 1

Forty war widows in Deniliquin were presented with their special Legacy mothers’ badges at the…

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War on Mosquitos to Start in November

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 October 1961 · page 1

Water courses and gutters in the town area will be prayed with insecticide by Municipal Council workmen to combat mosquito breeding. [?] follows the success of a…

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Vic. Tug-o’-war Teams to Compete at Showjumping

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 31 October 1961 · page 1

Five Victorian Tug O’ War teams will compete at the Australian Show Jumping Championships at…

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Soldiers’ Poppy Day “Lest We Forget”

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 31 October 1961 · page 9

Poppies in the wheat fields, how still beside them lie Scattered forms that stir not when the star shells burst on…

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Controversial “Anzac Play” for Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 November 1961 · page 3

Deniliquin next month will have an opportunity to see for itself Australia’s latest controversial play, “The One Day of the Year.” The play, written by Australian Alan Seymour,…

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Tug - o - War Teams Still Needed

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 November 1961 · page 5

Two more local teams, six men in each, are needed for the tug-o’-war competition to be held during the Australian…

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