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The wars & local soldiers, 1947

614 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 31

Why Germany Lost War In Mediterranean London

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 February 1947 · page 1

The German and Italian High command lost the war in the Mediterranean because of Field Marshal Rommel in July, 1942,…

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Uralla on Anzac Day "Diggers" Make Arrangements

The Uralla Times · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 1

Uralla branch of the R.S. and A.I.L.A. decided, at its meeting, on Fraday night, to aske Rev. Roberts, of the Presbyterian…

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Flare Up in China's Civil War

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 1

NANKING, Thursday.—Chinese Government officials scoffed at the Communists' claims that 50,000…

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Two Cases of War's Tragic Aftermath

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 6

The tragic aftermath of war is evident in two cases that have been investigated by Melbourne police…

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Series of Great Riots in Brussels Payments To War Prisoners Demand

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 1

BRUSSELS, Thursday.—Although one demonstrator was reported to have been killed in yesterday's riot, a Ministry of the Interior spokesman said there were no deaths…

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Guyra Soldiers in Japan Appeal by W.V.S. for Books

Guyra Argus · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 4

The W.V.S. ladies are still seeing to the comfort of troops serving overseas. They are again appealing for suitable books to send to local…

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Anzac Night for Que Displeases R.s.l

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 March 1947 · page 1

BRISBANE, Saturday.--The Queensland branch of the R.S.S. and A.L.L.A. is protesting against the broadcasting of…

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This Ex-Soldiers' Sow Brings Home "Bacon"

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 March 1947 · page 7

ALBURY : When Mr. A. E. Betts returned from active service he decided to give up his job with an auctioneering firm…

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Palestine Shoot on Sight Order Four-year-old Girl Mortally Wounded Intense Comb-out for Terrorists Continues JERUSALEM

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 3 March 1947 · page 1

A Jewish girl, aged about four, was mortally wounded and her sister, aged 20, was wounded, when British troops, acting on a "shoot on sight" order fired warning shots in the Mea Sherim quarter of…

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Young Woman Wounded by Street Shot

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. — In full view of other people on their way to work, a young married woman was wounded…

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War Gratuities to Be Paid to Needy Soldiers

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 6

War [?] populations have been amended by the Federal Government to provide early payment to ex-servicemen…

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Correspondence War Memorial Library Ex-Soldier Wants Plan Scrapped

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1947 · page 13

R. A. Bower, Newton-street, Armidale, writes to the Editor: Sir,—It was with deep regret that I read of the proposal to raise £20,000 in and…

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Clash in Lebanon 14 Killed, 50 Wounded BEIRUT

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1947 · page 1

It is officially revealed that 14 persons were killed and 50 wounded in a shooting clash at Tripoli (Lebanon) between two rival…

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Grim Picture of Atom War "Entire Empire Defeated Overnight by One Plane" Nagasaki Bombing, Observer's Warning London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1947 · page 2

"An entire Empire could be defeated overnight by one lone aeroplane carrying atomic bombs," said Group Captain Cheshire, who observed the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, broadcasting in the B.B.C.'s…

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ERRATUM Anzac Day Arrangements

The Uralla Times · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 4

An unfortunate error occurred in "The Times" report of the Anzac Day arrangements in last issue. Owing to two…

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War Neurosis Report Demanded

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 10

In a joint statement, the president of the N.S.W. Returned Soldiers’ league (Mr. K. Bolton) and the president of the N.S.W. Air Force Association…

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Correspondence War Memorial Library Objection Belated and Unsubstantial

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 2

K. C. Forsyth, Hon. Secretary, City of Armidale and Dumaresq Shire Public War Memorial Fund, writes to the Editor:…

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Armidale Soldiers Awards For Distinguished Service

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 4

Among awards announced yesterday for service in the Southwest Pacific area from April 1, 1945, to August 15, 1945, were the…

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Listen Soldier Services Club. (Contributed.)

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 6

The first , meeting of the newly-elected Committee of die Services Club was held in the Club Rooms on Tuesday night last…

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Factories for War Disabled

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 March 1947 · page 2

Scotland is to have 13 new factories where the workers will all be disabled persons. This is the latest announcement…

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