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Northern Rivers · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1949

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Greatest U.S.A. Military Budget Since War "Best Way to Avoid Trouble"

Tweed Daily · Monday 11 April 1949 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Sunday: A record postwar military budget of 15,909,116,800 dollars was approved yesterday by the House of [?]ives Appropriations Committee. The total is more than 500million dollars greater…

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War Pensions on

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 4

BRISBANE, Monday: The Deputy-Director of Posts and Telegraphs, Mr J. C. Stewart, said today that war pensions and…

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Big Anzac Day Sports Entries

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 9

Excellent entries have been received for the Anzae Day Sports to be conducted by the Lismore subbranch of the R.S.L. on April 25 at…

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22 More Farms for Soldier Settlers

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 April 1949 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Twenty-two farms on the "Tondeburine and Bedford Park" estate, in the Coonamble district, have been aproved…

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No Sport On Anzac Day Morning

The Kyogle Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 7

All sporting bodies in the Kyogle district have, acceded to a request made by the Kyogle sub-branch of the Returned…

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War Risk Receded

Tweed Daily · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 7

WASHINGTON, Wednesday:--Mr Louis Johnson, new United Stales Secretary of Defence, believes that war is today "a little farther off…

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Appeal For "Diggers" To Wear Ribbons On Anzac Day

The Kyogle Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 1

A strong appeal was made by the President of the Kyogle subbranch of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A. (Mr. A. Mitchell) to members of the Returned Soldiers League, at the monthly meeting of the subbranch, to wear ribbons and decorations on Anzac Day…

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Atlantic Treaty Not Automatic War Commitment

Northern Star · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Wednesday (AAP). —President Truman has sent the North Atlantic Pact to the United States Senate with a special message requesting its approval as "one step on the road to peace."…

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Post-war Priod of High Export Prices Ended— Copland

Northern Star · Thursday 14 April 1949 · page 1

This warning was given today by Professor Copland, Vice-Chancellor of the National University, and former economic adviser of the…

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Letters to the Editor (Letters to the Editor should not exceed 250 words). Soldiers' Preference and Anzac Day

Northern Star · Friday 15 April 1949 · page 8

Sir.—This month we will again be celebrating Anzac Day. We will probably have the usual Anzac Service in the local theatre, when our…

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"War with Soviet Must be Won in First 3 Weeks"

Northern Star · Friday 15 April 1949 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Thursday. (AAP).—If war broke out with Russia, Soviet troops could control all Europe within 60 days and the United States Air Force must strike "its devastating blows" before that period…

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Soviet Move in Cold War

Tweed Daily · Saturday 16 April 1949 · page 1

LONDON, Friday: Latest step in East-West cold war is the action by Soviet sector postal authorities in disconnecting 85 of…

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U. S. v Russia In Radio War

Tweed Daily · Saturday 16 April 1949 · page 1

NEW YORK, Friday: "The Soviet is using nearly as much money to try to jam the Voice of America…

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Govt. to Enlist Trade Union Aid Against B.M.A.

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 April 1949 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday.—An appeal to trade unions to "stay their hand" for the time being in the dispute between the Federal…

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Lodge Honour Roll Unveiled

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 April 1949 · page 6

A special meeting- of the P.A.F.S. Nimbin Lodge No. 187 was largely attended, and included many representatives of other P.A.F.S. Lodges…

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Anzac Day March, Sports Details

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 April 1949 · page 4

Preparations are being made for the commemoration of Anzac Day in traditional style next Monday. Following a dawn service at the Memorial Baths at 5 o'clock, at…

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Soldiers' Preference at Ballina

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 April 1949 · page 6

Sir,—I wish to express my opinion concerning the employment of men who are not returned ex-servicemen by Ballina Municipal Council. I am…

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Rappville Anzac Day Services

Northern Star · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 4

Special arrangements are being made this year in Rappville to ensure the full observance of Anzac Day…

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Coraki Anzac Day Arrangements

Northern Star · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of Coraki R.S.L. arrangements were completed for the commemoration of Anzac Day on Monday. The…

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Athletes From 3 States For Anzac Day Sports

Northern Star · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 4

Competitors will represent three States when the Anzac Day sports are held at the Recreation Ground, Lismore, next Monday. Notable visitors will include…

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