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The wars & local soldiers, 1952

614 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 31 of 31

4 Killed Among War Casualties

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 December 1952 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday.— The names of 13 members of the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Korea, are…

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Eisenhower To Outline Korean War Plans

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 December 1952 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Tues. (A.A.P.): President-elect Eisenhower will outline his Korean War plans in a message to Congress after taking over the reins of Government next month This was predicted today…

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Colorful Soldiers Back From Korea

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 December 1952 · page 4

SYDNEY: Two of the Australian Third Battalion's most colorful characters returned by Skymaster today after completing a tour of Japan and Korea…

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Ship Freight War On

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 December 1952 · page 3

ROTTERDAM, Dec. 25. A.A.P.-Reuter.—Four major shipping lines have given notice that they will leave the…

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Huge Total Of War Disabled

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 December 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Fri. (A.A.P.).—Fifteeen-million war veterans are disabled, according to a survey…

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More War Industries China's 5-Year Plan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 December 1952 · page 1

HONGKONG, Dec. 28. A.A.P.-Reuter. —Communist China, in her first five-year plan, will concentrate on industries to supply her 5 million men under arms…

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Two Sentenced Soldiers Escape

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 December 1952 · page 11

LONDON: Driver Dennis Charles Beech and David John Bash, both 18, of the Depot Battalion R…

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War Veterans Art Union

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 December 1952 · page 2

SYDNEY: First prize in the £30,000 War Veterans' Art Union, drawn today, was won by J. Bryson, 4…

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War "Could Have Been Ended"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 December 1952 · page 5

NEW YORK, Dec. 29. A.A.P.—General MacArthur described as "inaccurate and misleading" a reported…

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Gift Bulls for Soldier Settlers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 December 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY.—Soldier settlers who intend to apply for the Aberdeen-Angus gift bulls should ensure…

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"War" Threat Against Suez Men

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 December 1952 · page 3

LONDON, Dec. 30. A.A.P.—Guerilla warfare against the British forces in the Suez Canal Zone has been threatened by a leading member of Egypt's ruling…

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War Dance by Papuan Scouts

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 31 December 1952 · page 1

WAR DANCE.—Papuan Scouts attending the Pan - Pacific Jamboree at Greystanes near Parramatta perform a ceremonial war dance for the benefit of the 11,000 Scouts from 15 countries at present in camp…

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U.S. Troops In Korea Extension Of War Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 December 1952 · page 3

TOKYO, Dec. 30. A.A.P.—The shortage of United States soldiers in the Far East has necessitated lengthening the oversea service of behind-the-lines…

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Gift Of Flock Rams For Soldier Farmers

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 31 December 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY.—The fourth annual gift of 100 merino flock rams from the "Bundemar" Stud at Trangie…

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