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The wars & local soldiers, 1948

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Stories of Suffering and Torture at War Crimes Court Hong Kong Tuesday (AAP Reuter)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1948 · page 1

The story of "Puss in Boots," and of 16 other Japanese, was told in the Australian War Crimes Court yesterday. But there was no fairy story atmos-[?]…

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Gwabegar News. Welcome Home

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 January 1948 · page 3

The welcome home given to the returned soldiers of the Gwabegar district recently was an outstanding success…

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War Service Land Settlement

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 January 1948 · page 7

“EDGEROI” ESTATE NARRABRI Attention is invited to a notification in the Government Gazette of 19th December, 1947, setting…

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War Service Land Settlement “Hillcrest” Estate— Taralga

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 January 1948 · page 7

Attention is invited to a notification in the Government Gazette of 19th December, 1947, setting apart six (6) blocks on “Hillcrest”…

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War Service Land Settlement “Currandooley” Estate Bungendore

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 January 1948 · page 7

Attention is invited to a notification in the Government Gazette of 19th December, 1947, setting apart nine (9) blocks on…

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Dangerous War Souvenirs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1948 · page 5

In emphasising the danger to the public who find or have war souvenirs or ammunition, Army Headquarters stated that during last year, 1947,…

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Soldier Settlement in New South Wales Seventy Blocks Available on [?]

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 16 January 1948 · page 4

Soldier settlement, which involves much more [?] inquisition of land and its allocation to these to [?] Commonwealth are under a deep debt of [?] and satisfactory progress in New South Wales [?]…

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"Moral Rot" Charges Absurd Say Returning Soldiers Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1948 · page 1

Soldiers and civilians who arrived in Sydney today from Japan, said the charges of "moral rot" among Australian troops in Japan were absurd…

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War On Noxious Weeds

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 11

Narrabri Pastures Protection Board has decided to strike a special rate for the destruction of noxious weeds, and employ…

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Soldiers' Carnival for March 13th Proceeds to Provide Book of Remembrance and Equip Club and Library

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 7

THE Soldiers' Carnival to be held on Saturday, 13th March, 1948, at Swift St., Wellington, promises to be one of the most successful events of its kind ever held [?] Wellington…

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Soldier Settlement in New South Wales Seventy Splendid Blocks Available on Edgeroi

The Western Herald · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 9

Soldier settlement, which involves much more than the mere acquisition of land and its allocation to those to whom the State and…

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War Gratuity

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 2

Many ex-servicemen and war widows eligible for war gratiuties have not yet lodged applications, according to the Service Authorities…

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Soldiers' Memorial Fund £195 in Donations Already Received

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 6

Mr. A. C. Paige, who is honorary organiser of the Soldiers' Carnival to be held in Wellington on…

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Council Rejects Referendum On War Memorials

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 3

At the last ~ meeting of council Crs. Bruce and Wangman moved a resolution that the question of a £20,000 War…

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Soldier Settlement in N.S.W Seventy Splendid Blocks Available at Edgeroi

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 5

Soldier settlement, which involves much more than the more acquisition of land and its allocation to those to whom the State and Commonwealth are under a deep debt of gratitude, is malting steady and satisfactory progress in…

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Diggers Inves[?] That Soldier Settlement Committee Was Selected by One

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 4

Strong comment on the method of app[?] in [?] committee to advise on Solders Settlement were made at [?] the Narromine RSL committee on Tuesday night when a this [?] all the members on the committee had not been [?]…

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Anzac Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1948 · page 1

Because Anzac Day this year falls on a Sunday, the following day, Monday April 20, will be a public holiday…

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Peak Hill Patriotic Fund To Close After Final Welcome Home and Presentation

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1948 · page 3

At a meeting of the Peak Hill Patriotic Association, held in the AIF Hall, on Wednesday night it was decided that a final welcome homes social be tendered on Wednesday March 10 to all ex-service [?] in the [?]ivict who have not so far received an official…

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Legion Notes Campaign For Prisoners of War

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 2

The first comprehensive record of the lives and experiences of former prisoners of war in Japan has been…

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One Legged Dubbo Ex-soldier in Trouble

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 6

"I would ask Your Worships to give this young man a chance. It was an unfortunate occurrence and it…

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