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The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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Ex-soldier Dictated "Confession", Suicided

Northern Star · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 5

DANVILLE (Virginia), Thursday (AAP).—An American ex-serviceman, pinned under a wrecked car, shot himself yesterday after confessing that he had lied about a fellow soldier during the last war…

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Hopes to Settle War Refugee Cases in Year

Northern Star · Saturday 4 February 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Minister for Immigration (Mr. Holt) said today that he hoped within a year to have satisfactorily disposed of…

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U.s. Unemployed at Peak Since War

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Tuesday (AAP). —Unemployed in the United States now number 4,480,000—the highest figure since the war…

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Unlicensed War Souvenir Farmer Fined £10

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 4

CASINO, Friday.—"The Police Department takes a very serious view of people possessing unlicensed pistols. They are potential…

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Many for Release Army Secrecy on War Trials

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 1

TOKIO, Friday (AAP-Reuter).—A large percentage of Japanese war criminal suspects at Sugamo prison, some of whom have already been detained for up to four years without a trial, are shortly to be…

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World War II Digger Kyogle R.S.L. President For 1950

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 1

An ex-serviceman of World War II was elected president of Kyogle sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A., at the annual meeting of members, held at the Diggers' Room on Saturday night. He was Mr. Clarrie Lattimer, who…

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Soldier of 50 Years Ago

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 2

CORAKI, Monday.—A soldier of 50 years ago, Mr. W. N. McPherson, of Ruthven, this week celebrates the anniversary of his…

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Wh[?] Refused Entry Gamboa Had Re-enlisted in U.S. ARMY

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1950 · page 1

TOKIO, Friday (AAP-Reuter). Sergeant Lorenzo Gamboa said today that he had last year re-enlisted in the United States…

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Pre-War Pageantry At Parlt. Opening

Northern Star · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA, Sunday. — Pre-war colour and pageantry, traditionally attached to openings of Parliament, will return to Canberra this week after an absence of almost 10 years…

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Medical Examinations for Former War Prisoners

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 4

The secretary of the Lismore Repatriation Committee (Mr. J. Connolly) yesterday announced details of the commission's medical…

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P.o.w. Sustenance Pay Covers All War Theatres

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—The State R.S.L. President (Mr. Yeo) said to-day that the P.O.W. sustenance pay scheme covered Australian prisoners…

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Campaign Stars and War Medals Only Issued on Application

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 2

Campaign Stars and War Medals in respect to service in World War II will in future only be issued upon application by persons entitled to receive them. This advice has been received by…

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The Northern Star Published Daily at Lismore. Wednesday, February 22, 1950. "Cold War" Move Not Poll Promise

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 4

ALTHOUGH regarded as likely to be a decisive factor in the British elections to be held this week, Mr. Churchill's…

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3 Killed, 25 Wounded In Shooting Orgy

Northern Star · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 5

ANCONA, Wednesday (AAP). — Cetuillio Lillini, a 23 year old peasant, today held the whole village of Filottrano, near Ancona, in…

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America Making West Germany "A War Arsenal"

Northern Star · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 5

BERLIN, Wednesday (AAP).— The East German Government Information Office said the United States Army recently landed 734…

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First Enlistments for W.a.a.f. in Cipher Branch

Northern Star · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 4

CANBERRA, Thursday. — The first women to enlist in the proposed peacetime Women's Auxiliary Air Force will be drafted into…

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War Medals Now Obtainable

Northern Star · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 8

BALLINA, Friday. — Intimation was received at the monthly meeting of Ballina R.S.L. that stars and war medals earned by members and…

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Dept. Treatment On War Veterans' Home "Shoddy"

Northern Star · Monday 27 February 1950 · page 4

Permission will be sought from the State Government to proceed with the building of the war veterans' convalescent home at…

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Release Of 47 War Criminals Authorised

Northern Star · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 1

TOKIO, Wednesday (AAP-Reuter).—Australian War Crimes officials here have authorised the release of 47 Japanese-previously…

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Big 3 in Attlee Cabinet Retain Posts; New War Minister

Northern Star · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday (AAP).—Three key figures in the Labour Government—Sir Stafford Cripps, Mr. Ernest Bevin and Mr. Herbert Morrison-retained their posts in the Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee's) new…

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