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The wars & local soldiers, 1946

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Carnival Spirit at Guyra Show Record Crowd tends On Second Day nARM fKTRIBUTEO District War Effort

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 2

A cearnival spirit prevailed at Guyra when an all time record crowd attended on the second day of the Show on Saturday. Gate takings were £100 above any Previous show and side shows had capacity houses…

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Recruiting for Army Many Men Enlist SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 1

When voluntary recruiting for the Australian Military Farces was resumed to-day, a spokesman at Victoria Barracks revealed that…

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Machinery Pool Advocated for Soldiers

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 4

At a meeting of the Inverell subbranch of Returned Soldiers' League recently Mr. Allen advocated the formation of a Returned Soldiers'…

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Soldier Settlement

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 2

More than 7000 qualification certificates have been issued in N.S.W. to servicemen who intend taking up land, said Lands Minister Tully,…

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Soldier Settlement Properties Mentioned

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 6

Four large properties in New South Wales were expected to be opened by the end of this month, stated the Minister for Lands (Mr. Tully),…

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Soldiers' Settlement Properties at Inverell and Delungra Recommended

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 1

At a meeting of the Land Settlement Sub-committee of the Inverell Sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. which was attended by Mr. Max Allen,…

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Overseas Appointments Declined by Prominent Soldiers SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 1

Major General E. C. P. Plant, G.O.C. of the N.S.W. Lines of Communications area, and Major-General C.E.M Lloyd, former…

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"The Newsteads" For Soldier Settlement Minister's Statement

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 2

Four large properties in New South Wales are expected to be opened by the end of this month, stated the Minister for Lands…

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Welcome Home Stannifer Function

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 2

The first in the series of welcome home functions for returning service personnel during 1946 was held in Stannifer Public Hall on Saturday,…

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Rob Roy Welcome Home Successful Function

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 3

Flags of many nations, together with greenery decorations gave Rob Roy Hall quite a festive atmosphere on Saturday night, February…

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Soldier Settlement Minister’s Intention

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 7

At the conclusion of the business of Inverell Land Settlement Sub-committee as reported in our last issue, Max Allan, chairman of the Closer…

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Welcome Home

The Uralla Times · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 1

A further welcome home to returned Servicemen was well attended last evening, Servicemen present being:…

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Welcome Home to Servicemen Enthusiasm Waning

Guyra Argus · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 7

The third welcome home social organised by the Comforts Fund and Red Cross, in honour of servicemen recently discharged or on leave from…

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Men and Women Who Served in the War

Guyra Argus · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 1

Ex-servicemen and ex-servicewomen are asked to forward their names and home addresses to the honorary secretary…

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Execution of Jap War Criminals Delayed by Hold-up of Orders MELBOURNE

Guyra Argus · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 1

Owing to the holding up of administrative instructions to commanding officers in the field, there is delay in the execution of 20…

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Repatriation of War Brides Bitter Attack on Federal Government Ex-Servicemen Demand Transport SYDNEY

Guyra Argus · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 1

Bitter attacks on the Federal Government for not having taken more vigorous action to secure passages for their wives…

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Second Day Record at Glen Innes Victory Show First Post-War Show a Great Success Fine Organisation

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 2

The Central New England P. and A. Association's 76th. Annual Exhibition, titled "The Victory Show," was held on the Glen Innes Showground on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. It is to the great credit of the Association, the exhibitors and the public…

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Guyra's 'Revival' Show Attracts Record Crowds Exhibition Opened By Mr. W. J. Scully Minister Thanks Producers for Fine War Effort

Guyra Argus · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 5

The shouting and the tumult of Guyra's show revival has died away and the committee can look back with the satisfaction of having done a sterling job. Despite the low number of entries in many sections, due mainly to the concentrated effort by farmers on producing food for a…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Guyra Argus · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 8

On Saturday night the Comforts Fund conducted a successful dance in aid of the Returned Soldiers' League, which will benefit to the…

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War Criminals Finland Sentences LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 1

A former President of the Finland Ryti was sentenced to ten years hard labour, and a former Prime Minister, Rangell, to fix…

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