Anzac Service At Carrington
There would be no objection to the annual memorial service and march being held at Carrington on April 22, subject to…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1951
681 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 35
War Memorial At Dungog
A lych gate war memorial at Christ Church, Dungog to commemorate parishioners who died in World War II, was blessed and…
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NEW YORK, March 11. A.A.P.—Although the United States guided missiles programme is under strict security secrecy, it is obvious that rockets will be one of the nation's main means…
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KEY WEST (Florida), Sun. (A.A.P.).—President Truman has signed the biggest Naval Construction Bill since the war,…
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CANBERRA, Monday.—The new battle class destroyer Anzac which was recently completed at the naval dockyard. Williamstown,…
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WASHINGTON, March 12. A.A.P.—The Russians would be fools if they declared war now, General Eisenhower told two secret meetings of the Senate Committee…
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MOSCOW, Tues. (A.A.P.).—The Supreme Soviet yesterday adopted a law banning war propaganda as "a grave crime against humanity." The law says: "The Supreme Soviet, motivated by a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldiers In Daring Prison Break
LONDON, March 12. A.A.P.—Eight young soldiers held in Maryhill barracks prison, Glasgow, overpowered the guards and escaped over a 15ft. wall last night, says Reuters…
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LONDON, Tues. (A.A.P.).—Mrs. Evelyn Fargie wept with joy when told at her Yorkshire home today that her soldier…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Toronto Anzac Day March
Toronto R.S.L. decided that the Anzac Day march would begin at the Scouts' Hall and go to the Soldiers' Memorial…
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SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Joseph McClintock, 20, of Merrylands, was wounded in a shoulder to-night while trying to extract a bullet…
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MELBOURNE: per "Digger's" hat glinting amidships, R.A.N. destroyer Anzac was commisisoned at…
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The Governor (Lieut.-General Sir John Nortchott) had approved plans for him to unveil the Cross of Sacrifice at Sandgate War…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Legacy Gives Chance To War Orphans
Legacy aimed to give war orphans every chance in life, Colonel E. O. Milne said at Newcastle Legacy's anniversary…
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NEW YORK, March 14. A.A.P.—The idea of unifying Korea by a military victory is being quietly dropped, according to United Nations diplomats…
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SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Fourteen ex-servicemen to-day shared in 100 rams donated by the Body Estate from Bundemar Stud…
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SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Chief Secretary (Mr. Clive Evatt) has approved registration of an appeal which aims to set up a township…
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Mr. and Mrs. R. Tannock, of Skye Point-rd., Toronto, have…
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Lambton - New Lambton R.S.L. will hold its Anzac service on Anzac Day. Members will assemble at the corner of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Civil War Veteran Dies at 104
SEATTLE, March 16. A.A.P.—Hiram Gale, last of the Civil War veterans in Washington State, died yesterday at the Veterans'…
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