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The wars & local soldiers, 1951

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War Crimes Trials Completed

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 April 1951 · page 1

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

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First Urbenville Soldier for Korea

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 April 1951 · page 4

The first resident to enlist for the Korean war from the Urbenville area will be farewelled…

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President Explains General's Dismissal "Policies Carried Grave Risk Of Third World War"

Northern Star · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Thursday (AAP).—President Truman explained to the world last night that he dismissed General MacArthur because the Far Eastern commander's policies carried "a very grave risk" of starting a third world war. In a far flung radio and television broadcast, President Truman…

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Q'ld. Air Bases On Near "War Footing"

Northern Star · Saturday 14 April 1951 · page 1

BRISBANE, Friday. — Queensland's strategically disposed air bases are on a near war footing, Air Vice Marshal…

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Australia's Post-War Electricity Output Up 23p.c

Northern Star · Monday 16 April 1951 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.-A report issued by the Research Service today throws a surprising light on electricity shortages-it reveals that in the three post-war years, 1946 to 1949,…

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Preparations Complete For Anzac Day Celebrations

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 1

Final arrangements for the Anzac Day celebrations and march on April 25 were complete dat the monthly meeting of the Kyogle Returned Servicemen's Sub-branch, held on Saturday. As in the past years the…

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Jubilee Bicycle Relay Due Anzac Day

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 4

Arrangements are well in hand for welcoming the jubilee cycle relay team at Lismore on Anzac Day…

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Remember Two Generations 'Tin Hat On Anzac Day" Appeal

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 9

"After 36 years the dawn of April 25, 1915, seems remote, especially with the folly of another war to obliterate this memory, but ANZAC-- and that army from a new country which shed its blood in its fight against old-world rapacity and prejudice-- will…

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Republican's Move to Declare War

Northern Star · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Wednesday (AAP).—Senator Harry Cain (Republican, Washington) introduced a resolution into the…

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Korean Action Checked Soviet War Plans

Northern Star · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 5

CHICAGO, Wednesday (AAP).—Quick United Nations' action in Korea might have stayed the Kremlin's hand as it was about to precipitate World War 3, General Omar Bradley,…

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Farewell to Soldier at Urbenville

Northern Star · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 2

A large gathering of friends assembled in the Central Hall, Urbenville, to farewell Fred. Reeks, who has enlisted in the…

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Land Purchases by Soldiers Conversion Date Near

Northern Star · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday. — The time for applying to convert settlement purchases to which title commenced before…

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Air Force Assn Anzac Day Arrangements

Northern Star · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 4

Lismore Air Force Association Anzac Day arrangements for ex-R.A.A.F. and W.A.A.F. personnel will commence with…

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Flag Blessed At Holy Mass On Anzac Day

Northern Star · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 4

Owing to inclement weather, the jubilee celebrations which were to have been held at Our Lady Help of Christians, South…

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"America Faces Imminent Danger of War"

Northern Star · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 1

TOKIO, Thursday (AAPReuter).—The United States faced imminent danger of war, which could be started "any…

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Had 2 Soldier Sweethearts

Northern Star · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday. — Iola Ray Alice Rorke, 32, of Enmore, told the Supreme Court today she had been unofficially…

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MacARTHUR'S Views on War Strategy Address To U.S. Congress

Northern Star · Saturday 21 April 1951 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Friday (AAP).—Features of General MacArthur's speech to Congress yesterday were his concept of the Pacific defence line and his statement that the Joint Chiefs of Staff had fully shared his controversial views for waging war against Communist…

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Anzac Service at Evans Head

Northern Star · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 5

EVANS HEAD, Sunday.—An Anzac commemoration service was held here today. A march of ex-servicemen, scouts, cubs…

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Lismore Plans for Anzac Day

Northern Star · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 4

With a dawn service, cemetery parade, street parade and church services, Lismore will observe Wednesday, Anzac…

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Cycle Courier In Lismore On Anzac Day

Northern Star · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 4

The bicycle courier, carrying loyalty messages from all parts of Australia to Canberra, will arrive in Lismore on Anzac…

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