Cold War Against Scandinavia
LONDON, March 7. A.A.P.—A chain of rocket bases has been built along the entire north-western border of Russia and on the Estonian islands of [?]ago, Osel,…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1949
641 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 33
Next War "In Arctic"
LONDON, Wed. (AAP): It was a "dead certainty" that any future conflict would be fought in the…
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CANBERRA, Tuesday—The Government would widen the scope of any inquiry into housing black markets to ensure families of…
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LONDON, March 9. A.A.P.— It was a "dead certainty," that any future conflict would be fought in the Arctic area, said Commander…
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Two young soldiers told Mr. G. C. Hook, S.M., in Newcastle Court today, that the reason they took a motor cycle was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Russia's "Shadow War Cabinet"
NEW YORK, March 10. A.A.P.—The recent changes among senior Soviet officials were designed to create a "shadow war Cabinet" to direct an intensified cold war, according to experienced diplomats…
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How the war Memorial Cultural Centre will look if a revised plan adopted last night by the Architectural Committee is put…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cuba Protests On Communist 'War' Statement
HAVANA (Cuba), March 10. A.A.P.—Cuba has sent a Note to the Russian Legation protesting against statements by Communists…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →May Waive Car Tax For T.B. Soldiers
CANBERRA, Thursday.—The Commonwealth Government will consider waiving sales tax on motor vehicles for T.B. ex-servicemen…
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Two soldiers who said they were homesick and had decided to "shoot through" were each sentenced to a month's imprisonment by Mr. G…
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CANBERRA, Thursday.—Frank Loyal Weaver, a former private in the Army, who is seeking a million signatures to petition to the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Australia Will Not Protest On 'War' Statements
CANBERRA, Friday.—The Commonwealth Government would not follow the lead of other countries in protesting to Soviet Embassies…
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HAMBURG, March 13. A.A.P. —The first 12 of a group of 500 waifs from displaced persons camps will leave the British zone of…
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WASHINGTON, March 15. A.A.P.—Reports that populations could be wiped out with biological agents were…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Greek Claims On War With Rebels
ATHENS, Mon. (A.A.P.)— A Greek General Staff communique claimed that at least 6226 Greek rebels had been put…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Singapore War Hero Honoured
LONDON, March 16. A.A.P.— The Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) has been awarded to Dr. Hugh McIntyre, 54, for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Deputy Planner Designed War Hospitals
Mr. R. K. Wark, who has been appointed Deputy Planner for Northumberland County Council, was responsible for hospital…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Possibility Has Decreased, Says P.M.
CANBERRA: The possibilities of war had decreased during the past year, the Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) said in the House of Representatives today…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"U.S. Should Accept Risk In Atomic War"
NEW YORK, March 16. A.A.P. —Americans should accept a "calculated risk" in their defence plans against atomic bombs, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldier For Trial On Shooting
SYDNEY, Wednesday.âAn Army sergeant, George Charles Clarke, 32, was committed for trial at Liverpool Court to-day on a…
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