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The wars & local soldiers, 1952

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Danger Of World War Receding —CHURCHILL

Northern Star · Monday 5 May 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday (AAP). — Britain's Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, said last night he believed the danger of a world war was not as great as it was one year ago…

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Communists Resist Plan to End Korean War

Northern Star · Monday 5 May 1952 · page 1

NEW YORK, Sunday (AAP).—The UN plan to end the shooting in Korea through an overall solution met firm Communist resistance today as the secret full dress truce talks…

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To Aid Soldiers, War Widows

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 5

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—A new scheme to provide training for disabled ex-servicemen, and war widows, of the 1939-45 war has been approved by Cabinet. The scheme will cater…

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"Celebrated Anzac Day"

Northern Star · Monday 12 May 1952 · page 4

A fine of £10, in default 20 days' hard labour, was imposed on Ronald T. Pearse, Goonellabah, for having been…

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"War Of Trade Routes"

Northern Star · Monday 12 May 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday (AAP). — British merchant seamen predict a bitter war on the world's…

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War Service Pensioners Councils May Give Relief From Rates

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 May 1952 · page 4

It is believed that certain war service pensioners may now be relieved by a council of their rate commitments. Mr. J. Connolly, of the…

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The Northern Star Wednesday, May 14, 1952. Disturbing Trends In European Cold War

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 May 1952 · page 4

TWO NEW DEVELOPMENTS concerning free world plans and hopes for Western Europe are the sudden intensification of Communist propaganda and the decision of the United States…

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"S. Africa on War Footing"

Northern Star · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 5

CAPETOWN, Wednesday (AAP).—South Africa is now virtually on a war footing, Prime Minister…

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Truman's Views on Cold War

Northern Star · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Thursday (AAP).—President Truman said last night the United States might lose the cold…

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"War Of Nerves" On In Uneasy Berlin

Northern Star · Saturday 17 May 1952 · page 5

BERLIN, Friday (AAP). — East Berlin newspapers have summoned Berliners to a giant rally today, and Western Berlin police fear more violence—even the use of firearms—in this and…

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Parade of Toy Soldiers

Northern Star · Saturday 17 May 1952 · page 5

Artillery of the Toytown Army on parade during the dress rehearsal at the R.A.O.C. Barracks, Gosport, Hampshire. Boys of the training school will take part in the Royal Naval Military Tournament in London soon…

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Berlin "War" To Continue?

Northern Star · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 5

BERLIN, Sunday (AAP). —Allied officials think the Soviet "war of nerves" in Berlin will continue…

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Record In Post-War Building

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 May 1952 · page 1

CANBERRA, Tuesday. —More new houses were commenced and completed in Australia last year…

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Coal Reserves Highest Since the War

Northern Star · Saturday 24 May 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday. —Coal reserves in New South Wales are at their highest point since the…

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Statement About Soldiers' Farms

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 May 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday. — Ex-servicemen previously debarred from securing soldier settlement farms may now have…

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No. 77 Leading Squadron in Korea War

Northern Star · Thursday 5 June 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—No. 77 Squadron, R.A.A.F., was flying more missions than any other United…

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War Widows' Guild Plans

Northern Star · Saturday 7 June 1952 · page 5

Lismore branch of the War Widows' Guild will try to organise a dance to raise funds for a handicrafts…

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"Soldier Settlement Future Uncertain"

Northern Star · Saturday 7 June 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—The N.S.W. Government could place only 180 soldier settlers on farms in the last 12 months because of the Commonwealth Government's cut in State loan funds, the State…

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Border Fences in War Against Dingo Menace

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 June 1952 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—Dingo border fences are to re[?] intensification of the war The Minister for Lands Mr. Hawkins, said today…

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Employers Urged to Encourage C.m.f. Enlistments

Northern Star · Monday 16 June 1952 · page 5

CANBERRA, Sunday.—All employers had an obligation to make a contribution to Australia's defence by giving employees time off to attend military camps and encourage enlistments in the C.M.F., the Minister…

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