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The wars & local soldiers, 1950

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BONALBO R.S.L. MEETING Cheered for Defending Anzac Day Rights

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1950 · page 4

Members of Bonalbo sub-branch of the R.S.L. cheered Mr. E. Mulholland when he said it was a "disgrace" that employees at Bonalbo Timber Company, had decided to work on Anzac Day this year…

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War Not Imminent But Peace Move Needed—Churchill

Northern Star · Thursday 30 March 1950 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday (AAP).—Opening the debate on foreign policy in the House of Commons yesterday, the Opposition Leader (Mr. Winston Churchill) said it might well be that several years…

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"Touch of Communism In British Admiralty And War Office"

Northern Star · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Thursday (AAP).—Lord Vansittart, former chief diplomatic adviser to the Government, told the House of Lords that the British Admiralty had "a touch of Communism", and the War Office…

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War Crimes Court Personnel Leave For Manus in May

Northern Star · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 8

CANBERRA, Thursday.—The President and members of the Australian War Crimes Court will leave for Manus Island in May to…

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Progress With Soldier Settler Homes

Northern Star · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 7

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said today that, despite shortages of materials and difficulties in…

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Anzac Day Plans at Alstonville

Northern Star · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 5

Alstonville R.S.L. has completed arrangements for Anzac Day. The programme is: 9.30 a.m., assemble at the club house for pilgrimage to…

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3 Soldiers, 2 Civilians Killed in Ambush

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 4

JERUSALEM, Monday (AAP).—Three Israeli soldiers and two civilians were shot and killed when their truck was ambushed on a road…

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Road Took Greater Toll Than War

Northern Star · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 7

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—Australian road casualties were proportionately 51 per cent greater than active service war casualties, the…

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Parliamentarians for Kyogle Anzac Observances

The Kyogle Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 1

Sir Earle Page, M.H.R., and Mr. J. T. Reid, M.L.A., have both signified acceptance of invitations to attend Anzac Day observances at…

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Full Co-operation for Anzac Day

The Kyogle Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 4

Co-operation solicited in connection with Anzac Day recognition by the Kyogle branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. has been readily…

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South Lismore R. S. L. for Anzac March

Northern Star · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 4

At South Lismore R.S.L. meeting the President (Mr. Barnes) welcomed six new members and expressed pleasure at the attendance,…

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"Skiri" For Anzac Day Pipes Worth £960 in Lismore

Northern Star · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 4

Sixteen bagpipes, valued at £60 each, bought in India for the Byron Scottish Regiment, have arrived in Lismore…

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War Service Settlements P.P.Board To Seek Payment For Special Inspections

Northern Star · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 7

An approach will be made to the Repatriation Department for a contribution towards expenses incurred in making inspections of properties under the War Service Lands Settlement Act…

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7 Japanese War Criminals Hanged

Northern Star · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 1

TOKIO, Friday (AAP-Reuter).—Seven Japanese war criminals were hanged at Sugamo prison early today for participation in torture and…

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'Pop' to Meet' Winnie': Boer War Comrades

Northern Star · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 10

A big moment for Mr. W. P. ("Pop") Hepburn in his overseas tour will be an audience with Britain's great wartime leader, Mr. Winston Churchill. Mr. Hepburn, who is President…

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Would Aid Move To End Cold War

Northern Star · Monday 10 April 1950 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday (AAP).—The Conservative Party conference at Great Yarmouth unanimously adopted a resolution supporting any…

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Russians Salvage 22,000 Ton Liner Sunk During War

Northern Star · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 5

HAMBURG, Wednesday (AAP). —According to the Hamburger Free Press, the Russians have raised the 22,000 tons former…

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Big Anzac Day Sports Programme

Northern Star · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 7

There will be a comprehensive programme at the Anzac Day sports in Lismore on April 25. It will include rugby league, soccer,…

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Confidence In U.S. Gold War Victory

Northern Star · Saturday 15 April 1950 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Friday (AAP).—Confidence that the United States would win the cold war struggle with Russia without sacrificing any democratic freedoms, was voiced by the Defence Secretary (Mr. Louis…

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400 Expected To March On Anzac Day

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 4

More than 400 persons are expected to participate in the Anzac Day march at Kyogle on Tuesday next…

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