Banknotes Buried During War Now Decomposed
SYDNEY: Thousands of banknotes were buried in Australian backyards during the war, Commonwealth Bank officials revealed today. When a Japanese invasion seemed…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1947
922 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 47
Half Day for Hotels on Anzac Day
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Hotels and wine saloons would not be permitted to open before midday on Anzac Day, Friday, April 25, said the Minister…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Better Off Than Before War, Says Mr. Chifley
CANBERRA, Tuesday. — Australia was better off than before the war, Mr. Chifley said in the House of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Nations Don't Want War Says Eisenhower; But Danger Of 'Incident'
WASHINGTON, Tuesday: "There's no immediate danger of a deliberately prove ked war, as no nation could afford a war," said the Chief of Staff (General hower), addressing the National Press Club…
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ATHENS, March 25. A.A.P.—One officer and 28 soldiers were killed when guerillas ambushed an Army detachment near Sparta yesterday…
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The Adamstown sub-branch of the R.S.L. will hold its Anzac service on Sunday, April 20. Members will assemble at Rifle St…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"No Immediate War Danger"
WASHINGTON, March 26. A.A.P. —There was no immediate danger of a deliberately provoked war because no nation now could afford war, the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →May Review War Risk Payments
CANBERRA, Wednesday. — The war risk bonus was still being paid to Australian seamen but on receipt of advice from England regarding a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Want Prompter Payments To Soldier Trainees
The Department of Repatriation will be asked by Newcastle District Council of the Returned Soldiers' League, to make prompter…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Welcomes His War Bride
John Beech, U.S. ex-serviceman, embraces Rita Sinclair, of Melbourne, at the Pittsburgh airport after her arrival there. They will be married. Their romance began in Australia in 1943…
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ROME, March 27. A.A.P.—Three Yugoslav war criminals, wanted by the Yugoslav Government, are reliably reported to bare been found…
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RABAUL, March 28. A.A.P.—An officer who won the British Military Cross in World War 1 this morning claimed responsibility for the incidents for which Major-General Hirota is standing his trial…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →G.u.o.o.f. War Scheme Cost £44,662
For members who enlisted in the last war the Grand United Order of Oddfellows suspended payment of contributions and provided a free…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anzac Day March at Toronto
The Anzac Day march at Toronto will leave the post-office at 3 p.m. for the Memorial Monument in Victory-parade. A ceremony will be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wickham R.S.L. Against Soldiers' Union
The Wickham-Carrington sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League will protest to the State Secretary of the league (Mr. K…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Civil War in Paraguay at Stalemate
BUENOS AIRES, March 31. A.A.P.—After three weeks of civil war neither the Paraguayan Government nor the rebel forces have been…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →U.S. Club For Happy Australian War Brides
NEW YORK, Monday.—Three Australian girls have formed an Australian Women's Club in Pennsylvania "to see that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Man Fell Into Harbour; Saved by Soldier
SYDNEY Monday.—An elderly man who fell from the Manly ferry steamer Barragoola at 1.30 p.m. today was rescued by a soldier, Pte…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Anzac Day Trotting
The Hunter Valley Trotting Owners and Trainers' Association last night decided to recommend to the committee controlling the Anzac Day…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Sick Soldier Sells Felt Toys
Newcastle Red Cross branch will sell dolls and toys made by a returned soldier who will be in Newcastle Hospital for some time…
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