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The wars & local soldiers, 1948

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Anzac Day

The Uralla Times · Thursday 5 February 1948 · page 3

Because Anzac Day this year falls on a Sunday, the following day, Monday, April 26, will be a public holiday. The march will…

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Correspondence Danger of Another War (To the Editor)

The Uralla Times · Thursday 5 February 1948 · page 3

Sir,—the sudden ending of the last war proved even the fanatical spirited Japanese soldiers were quite unable to meet the terrible…

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Disabled Soldiers' Appeal Committee Formed At Guyra

Guyra Argus · Thursday 5 February 1948 · page 1

A representative committee , was formed at Guyra on Friday night last to conduct an appeal on behalf of the…

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Was Nursed by Gandhi Boer War Veteran's Story PERTH

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1948 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Green, of Bassendean, has vivid memories of the late Mahatma Gandhi. Mr. Green was wounded during the…

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Death Railway Japanese Soldiers were Employed, Says Tojo

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1948 · page 6

The Japanese war-time Premier, Tojo, told the International Military Tribunal for the Far East that many Japanese soldiers were employed side…

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Inverell Committee to Raise Money for Disabled Soldiers

The Inverell Times · Friday 6 February 1948 · page 9

A committee will be formed at Inverell to carry out a drive for funds within the next six weeks for the Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association in New South Wales…

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Minister Reassures Legion Deputation Soldier Settlement In Inverell District

The Inverell Times · Friday 6 February 1948 · page 9

The Minister for Lands, Hon. W. F. Sheahan (accompanied by Mr. S. R. Heferen, M.L.A., for Barwon, met a deputation…

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Lands Minister Visits Gragin Soldier Settlers’ Problems Discussed

The Inverell Times · Friday 6 February 1948 · page 4

The Minister for Lands, the Hon. W. F. Sheahan, accompanied by Mr. S. R. Heferen, M.L.A. fro Barwan, and the Minister’s secretary, Mr. McDonnell, visited Gragin yesterday and discussed with the soldier settlers on the [?] various…

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Spanish Troops Fire on Moors Number of People Killed and Wounded TANGIER

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 2

Spanish troops ored on a Moorish Nationalist procession at Tetuan and killed and wounded a number of people…

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Poland Wants War Criminals Handed Over

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 3

WARSAW: Poland has asked the Chairman of the United Nations War Crimes Commission, Lord Wright of Durley, to…

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Lands Minister Visits Gragin Soldier Settlers' Problems Discussed

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 2

The Minister for Lands, the Hon. W. F, Sheahan accompanied by Mr. S. R. Heferen. M.L A. for Barwon, and the Minister's secretary, Mr…

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Polish Production Above Pre-War Level

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1948 · page 10

WARSAW: The monthly rate of Polish production is now nearly 50 per cent. above pre-war. The increased percentage is…

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Two British Soldiers Reported Killed Clash With Arabs On Border JERUSALEM

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 1

Two British soldiers are reported to have been killed when British troops yesterday clashed with Arabs…

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Clash with Arabs Two British Soldiers Killed

The Inverell Times · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 1

JERUSALEM, Friday.—Two British soldiers are reported to have been killed when British troops yesterday clashed with Arabs…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Uralla Times · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 4

Members of the Uralla sub-branch of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A. are reminded that the monthly meting is scheduled to take…

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11 Killed, 20 Wounded In New Palestine Clashes

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

JERUSALEM, Friday.—At least 11 persons were killed and 20 wounded in fresh flare—ups throughout Palestine yesterday between Arabs and Jews…

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Says Russia Planning War

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Friday.—Giving evidence before the House of Representatives Committee on un—American…

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[?] Soviet Planning World War

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Friday.—Giving evidence before the House of Representatives Committee on Un-American Affairs, George…

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Newington College War Memorial

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

When Newington College war memorial is completed the school will possess one of the finest and most modern swimming—baths…

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War Gratuities Must Be Applied for

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 3

Many ex—serviceman and women eligible to apply for war gratuities do not realise that it is imperative for them to lodge…

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