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The wars & local soldiers, 1951

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Moves to End State of War with Axis Countries

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 January 1951 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Monday (AAP)—The United States and most other World War II foes of the Nazis are preparing to join soon in concerted action to terminate formally their state of war with Germany. All aspects of the Japanese peace treaty are expected to be discussed in London…

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Digger for Middle East If War Comes

Northern Star · Thursday 4 January 1951 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday (AAP).—Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are likely to be asked to speed up plans for sending forces to the Middle East in the event of war…

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New Year Rush of Enlistments

Northern Star · Friday 5 January 1951 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—More than 400 men had inquired about enlistment in the services since New Year's Day, the acting Deputy…

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"All-cut War or Quit Korea"-republicans

Northern Star · Saturday 6 January 1951 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Friday (AAP). today that the United States mus[?] wage all-out war against Communi[?] They said American forces may…

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P.M.s Not Discussing War Preparations Seeking Way to Peace

Northern Star · Saturday 6 January 1951 · page 5

LONDON, Friday (AAP)—Eight Commonwealth Prime Ministers, who opened their vital 10-days' conference here, agreed that war is not inevitable. During their discussion of the world situation—described by…

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Priority For War Production

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 January 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday.—Industries essential to war production receive priority for expansion under the new capital issues control. The…

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U.s. Leadership in Europe's Defence May Lead to War-taft

Northern Star · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Wednesday (AAP)—American leadership in West Europe's defence was more likely to bring, war than peace, the Republican Senator, Robert Taft, claimed in an address to the National Press Club…

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Commonwealth Plan to End Korean War

Northern Star · Friday 12 January 1951 · page 1

LONDON, Thursday (AAP).—A Commonwealth plan to end the war in Korea is expected to be tabled immediately at the United Nations. Whether this will be done by one Commonwealth…

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U.n. Hears New Plan for War Settlement

Northern Star · Saturday 13 January 1951 · page 5

LAKE SUCCESS, Friday (AAP).—A new plan involving a Big Four meeting for a Far East settlement was submitted to the United Nations' Political Committee yesterday by the three-man group, which has vainly been seeking a cease-fire in Korea…

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Took Six Years to Get Aust. War Bride

Northern Star · Monday 15 January 1951 · page 5

LONE BEACH (California), Sunday (AAP).—It took six years, but former American soldier Cecil Yeadon, of Salt Lake City, has his…

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British Soldiers Wounded in Ipoh

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 5

SINGAPORE, Monday (AAP-Reuter).—Three British soldiers were wounded last night, two seriously, when a hand grenade was…

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Second Highest Number of Enlistments

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 January 1951 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The number of enlistments in the permanent navy, army and air force in the week ended Sunday,…

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Aust. Soldiers Criticise Interest Lack

Northern Star · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Main grievance of Australian fighting men in Korea was the lack of interest shown in their job by the…

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Enlistments Show Big Rise: Second Highest Yet

Northern Star · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Enlistments in the permanent navy, army and airforce in the week ended Sunday, January 14, have been exceeded only once since the special recruiting campaign began on October 1,…

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Two More War Service Farms

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 8

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) announced recently that two farms in the Tumbarumba district were available for application under…

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The Northern Star Friday, January 19, Longer War In Korea

Northern Star · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 4

WITH THE cynical disregard to the loss of human life that is the characteristic of a ruthless…

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Soldiers'rest Home Opening During Year

Northern Star · Saturday 20 January 1951 · page 4

"It is hoped that if no unexpected difficulties arise the Home will be officially opened during the year", said the chairman of the…

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Free Travel to See Sick Soldiers

Northern Star · Monday 22 January 1951 · page 4

CANBERRA, Sunday.—Free air travel with expenses paid for four days, may soon be extended to next of kin or near relatives of…

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Anthony Announces 185 New Farms for Soldier Settlement

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 January 1951 · page 4

Approval of State proposals for the acquisition and development of 158 new farms for the War Service Land Settlement Scheme has been announced by the Acting Minister for the Interior (Mr. Anthony)…

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Soldier Settler Repayments

Northern Star · Thursday 25 January 1951 · page 10

Soldier settlers, during November and December, repaid £360,000 of the davances made to them. The Minister for Lands (Mr…

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