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The wars & local soldiers, 1948

452 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 23

Rio De Janeiro Explosion 40 Killed, 200 Wounded

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 1

RIO DE JANEIRO, Friday.— [?] killed and 200 [?] according to the first [?] reports, when an army…

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Inverell R.S. League Looks Forward To a Record Anzac March

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 4

Inverell returned service personnel are reminded by the R.S.L. that on Sunday, April 25, their annual commemoration of Anzac will be held. It is hoped that a record number will march…

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40 KILLED, 200 WOUNDED Ammunition Dump Explodes Rio De Janeiro

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 1

Forty persons were killed, and 200 wounded, according to the first casualty reports when an Army ammunition…

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War Idols Are Not Peace Gods!

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 8

General Douglas MacArthur's ignominious showing in the United States Republican Presidential primary election in the State of Nebraska indicates that although war hysteria is sweeping the States, the people are still not regarding war leaders as peace gods!…

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Jews Prepare For Arab Air War

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 1

JERUSALEM, Friday.—Jewish sources claim that 2999 Jewish fighters over-ran seven Arab vilages near Mishmar Haemak in a countr-thrust which routed Fawzibey Kawakjis’ forces, says American Associated Press. It…

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Dumaresq Dance Will Aid War Memorial Fund

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 10

A very successful dance was held in the Dumaresq Hall on Tuesday night last, under the auspices of the Australian and Allied All Services…

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Inverell Station Land for Ex-soldiers

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 1

A total area of 15,098 acres, being part of Inverell Station, has been acquired for closer settlement under the War Service…

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Anzac pay Combined Service

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 2

The combined service will take place at the Memorial Hall at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, 26th April Ex-servicemen should assemble…

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Anzac Day Holiday Post Office Arrangements

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 6

The following arrangements will he observed at the Armidale Post Office on Monday, April 26: The office wilt be open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m…

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R.s.l. Against Football on Anzac Day

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 4

Inverell R.S.L. is to ask the Rugby League to postpone its matches on Sunday, Anzac Day to the Monday, which is a public…

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“For Services Rendered” The Tin Hat, And Anzac Day

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 4

“After 33 years the dawn of April 25, 1915, seems remote, especially with the folly of another war to obliterate this…

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Homes for War Widows Canberra

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 6

War widows with two or more children will receive 10 per cent. of the new groups of War Service Homes, the Minister for Housing…

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Memorial Clock at Martin's Gully School Dedicated To Ex-Students Who Served, In Recent War Official Opening Ceremony

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1948 · page 5

"Freedom cannot be given to a people. They must win it by their desire for it, and they can only hold it when they understand what freedom means," said Mr. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A., at the unveiling on Saturday afternoon…

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League Games Off on Anzac Day

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 21 April 1948 · page 4

Rugby League competition series set down, for Sunday, A[?]ac Day, have been postponed a week but the first…

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Spotlight on Sport Rugby League Anzac Holiday Match Visit by Tamworth Team

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 April 1948 · page 15

East Tamworth will play East Armidale at Armidale next Monday. This was made known at a…

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Britain Loses Five "F With Scrapping of Veteran Men-of-War

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 April 1948 · page 7

It is, I suppose, universally true of the naval "matelot" that when he isn't on watch he has his head down in his hammock—except in those…

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Anzac Day Observance at Uralla March to Park

The Uralla Times · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Uralla sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. on Saturday night, arrangements…

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National Fitness Movement Guyra Committee Decides To Carry On Will Enlist Aid of Sporting Bodies

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 1

In view of difficulties experienced in endeavouring to establish the National Fitness Movement at Guyra, the local committee discussed the position at length at a meeting held at the council chambers on Thursday night last…

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An Old Digger Anzac Day

The Inverell Times · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 4

Dear Digger,—Might I as an Old Digger be permitted to remind you that next Sunday is Anzac Day and remind you also…

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Bandsmen Wanted For Anzac Service

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 4

The attendance of all bandsman in uniform if possible, is requested for the Anzac Service on Sunday…

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