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The wars & local soldiers, 1951

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Wounded in Hand, Chest, in Shooting Accident

Northern Star · Saturday 24 March 1951 · page 4

MURWILLUMBAH, Friday.—Edwin McGregor, 25, of The Pocket, was seriously wounded in a shooting accident in the Numinbah…

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Welcome Home to G. Timperley

Northern Star · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 10

Byron Bay residents will welcome home Graeme Timperley at a dance in the Seabreeze Hall next Tuesday…

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Chifley Unaware Of War Danger: Menzies

Northern Star · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday. —The Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Chifley) and his party appeared to be completely unaware of the gravity of the international situation, the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) said tonight…

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Three Million Germans Killed in War

Northern Star · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 5

BONN, Thursday (AAP).—More than 3,000,000 Germans were killed on the battlefront and in air raids during the last war…

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Atomic Bomb Has "Not Altered Maritime War"

Northern Star · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday (AAP).—Admiral of the Fleet, Viscount Cunningham, in a speech here said that the atomic bomb had "altered…

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Victoria at "War" with N.S.W. Fleet Manoeuvres

Northern Star · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 5

From our own correspondent aboard H.M.A.S. Sydney, flagship of the combined Commonwealth fleet, at sea, Thursday.—"War began…

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Trainees May Enlist at Seventeen

Northern Star · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday.—National Service Trainees may commence their training at the age of 17 instead of 18 years, if they so desire,…

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Big Cycle Events for Anzac Day

Northern Star · Saturday 31 March 1951 · page 10

District cyclists believe the events at Lismore Anzac Day sports will be the keenest since the war. The sports will be conducted by Lismore R.S.L…

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Ballina R.S.L. Decision On War Gratuities

Northern Star · Saturday 31 March 1951 · page 4

BALLINA, Thursday. — Ballina R.S.L. branch, at its monthly meeting, considered that an injustice was being done to widows, or next…

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Civic Welcome Home to Surf Champion

Northern Star · Monday 2 April 1951 · page 4

BYRON BAY, Sunday. — Australian surf belt champion, Graeme Timperley, was welcomed home at a civic…

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The Northern Star Tuesday, April 3, 1951. Niggardly State Stand On Soldier Settlement

Northern Star · Tuesday 3 April 1951 · page 4

ALTHOUGH THE criticism by Mr. Anthony of State methods of resuming land for soldier settlement is concerned generally with large pastoral properties, it involves a principle of direct…

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War Crimes Trials End Soon

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 April 1951 · page 5

LOS NEQROS, Tuesday (AAP-Reuter).—Trials of alleged Japanese war criminals by the Australian War Crimes…

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"No Reserved Occupations Next War"

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 April 1951 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—"There will be no general reserved occupatic s in the next war in which men may escape their…

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War Service Lacid

Northern Star · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 3

Sir,—Mr. Anthony's par. (N.S. 2/4'51) re the unfair price paid by the Socialistic Government of New South…

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To Participate In Anzac March

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 1

Members of Kyogle Red Cross branch, along with other voluntary organisations of the town, will participate in the Anzac Day March on…

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Auxiliary to Cater for Anzac Luncheon

Northern Star · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 5

BALLINA, Thursday.—Catering for the Anzac Day luncheon, to be held in the Diggers' Hail, and arrangements for the…

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Still Danger Of War, Says Truman

Northern Star · Saturday 7 April 1951 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Friday (AAP).—The danger of a third world war was just as great as it had ever been, Itesident…

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Britain-u.s. Split on War Aims?

Northern Star · Saturday 7 April 1951 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Friday (AAP).—Britain and the United States are reported to have split sharply over the…

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Aust. Troops "Handcuffed" in Korean War

Northern Star · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 5

BRISBANE, Sunday. — Australian troops in Korea were fighting with handcuffs on their hands and leg irons on…

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Ridgway Declares No End in Sight in Korean War

Northern Star · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 1

TOKIO, Sunday (AAP-Reuter).—There was no end in sight to the Korean war under present military conditions unless there was a political settlement, Lt.-General Ridgway said…

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