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The wars & local soldiers, 1954

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Atom in War "Philosophy"

Northern Star · Tuesday 15 June 1954 · page 4

THE "philosophy" of defence outlined by the Supreme Commander in Europe, General Gruenther, gives stark emphasis to the direct appeal by the British Prime Minister, Sir…

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War Veterans' Art Union

Northern Star · Tuesday 15 June 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—A ticket bought in the name of M. B. Henderson, c/- Burwood Post Office, won two…

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R.S.L. Members Urged: Meet War Pensions Officer

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 June 1954 · page 4

District R.S.L. officials have urged all members to avail themselves of the opportunity to meet the War…

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Move to Prevent Spread of Indo-China War

Northern Star · Thursday 17 June 1954 · page 1

NEW YORK, Wednesday.—Thailand will introduce a compromise resolution in the United Nations security council today which will send a border peace patrol to check on any…

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Claim Troops Needed for Anzac Day

Northern Star · Friday 18 June 1954 · page 4

Lismore R.S.L. Sub-branch members expect to hear shortly the result of their protest about the 4lst…

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War Service Benefits Not Realised

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 25 June 1954 · page 1

Many ex-servicemen did not appreciate the full extent of war service and repatriation benefits available to them, Mr…

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Propaganda Rages in Guatemalan War

Northern Star · Friday 25 June 1954 · page 1

NEW YORK, Thursday-—The Guatemalan war entered its seventh day today with most of the fighting still apparently raging over the propaganda airwaves and in the diplomatic arena. There was no definite…

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Enlistments Now 29,194

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 29 June 1954 · page 8

"Enlistments in the three permanent Defence Forces since the beginning of the present Recruiting Campaign now…

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Anzac Essay Competition

Northern Star · Wednesday 30 June 1954 · page 6

The annual Anzac essay competition conducted by Newrybar Sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. again…

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Battalion Camp Date Changed to Miss Anzac Day

Northern Star · Friday 2 July 1954 · page 4

Members of the 41st Battalion, Byron Scottish Regiment, most of whom live in the Far North Coast area, will…

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Soldier Shot

Northern Star · Saturday 3 July 1954 · page 10

TELAVIV, Friday.—An Israeli soldier was shot dead in renewed sniping from the Jordan held part…

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Red Cross Smokes For Soldiers

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 July 1954 · page 4

Ex-servicemen patients in the Base and St. Vincent's Hospitals are not forgotten. During their regular visits to…

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EX-Servicemen Urged to Claim War Medals

Northern Star · Saturday 10 July 1954 · page 6

At the monthly meeting- of the Byron Bay R.S.L. subbranch, a letter from Headquarters revealed that only…

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Ex-soldiers Operation Cancelled

Northern Star · Saturday 10 July 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—A seriously ill ex-serviceman in Yaralla Repatriation Hospital had an emergency…

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Consular Officials Wounded

Northern Star · Monday 12 July 1954 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday.—Surgeons early today fought to save two Dominican diplomatic officials, who collapsed…

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Here Next Anzac Day

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 13 July 1954 · page 1

An assurance that troops from the 41st Battalion, Byron Scottish Regiment, will not be in camp next Anzac Day has…

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Not Involved in War Commitments

Northern Star · Thursday 15 July 1954 · page 5

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—The Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies, said today Australia had not been committed to any international agreement which would involve it in war…

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R.a.a.f. Part in Epic Struggle for War Supremacy Book Review

Northern Star · Saturday 17 July 1954 · page 7

DUE to the complete integration of the R.A.A.F. combat forces with those of the R.A.F. during the war in Europe and in the Middle East the latest volume in the official war histories presents a broader picture of Commonwealth effort in defence and offence…

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Armistice Ends Seven Years War in Indo-china Cease-fire Agreements Signed For All States Cambodia Text Revised

Northern Star · Thursday 22 July 1954 · page 1

GENEVA, Wednesday.--Peace was restored throughout Indo-China after more than 7 years of war today with the signing of the last of 3 cease-fire agreements. French and Vietminh soldiers signed the Vietnam and Laos agreements at dawn. Cambodia and Vietnam officers followed suit in the Palace of Nations after experts…

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Asian Pact Not Cause For War ...CASEY

Northern Star · Tuesday 27 July 1954 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday. --The purpose in forming a collective defence for South-East Asia was not…

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