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The wars & local soldiers, 1953

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Korean Soldiers And Land Settlement Act MELBOURNE

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 1

Under the NSW War Service Land Settlement Act, the Korean conflict is not considered a war, an Australian Pte. H. J .A. Woodberry, 3rd Battalion, RAR, Korea, has been told…

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Korean War May End Soon Britain and U.S.A Hope for Early Armistice P.O.W. Agreement "Encouraging" Says Eisenhower LONDON

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 8 April 1953 · page 1

General agreement on the exchange of wounded prisoners-of-war in Korea has raised official hopes in London thai the three-year-old Korean conflict will end, possibly this month. Simultaneously, a report from the White House, Washington, says…

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Anzac Day Arrangements. Mendooran, Merrygoen R.S.L.

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 9 April 1953 · page 6

Arrangements In connection with the [?] of An-was Day comprised the main business at the monthly meet…

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Nevertire News War Memorial

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 10 April 1953 · page 2

The Baby Health Centre being built as a war memorial is nearing completion. This memorial was made possible by…

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Soldier Settlement Benefits to Korea Ex-servicemen

The Western Herald · Friday 10 April 1953 · page 6

Legislation to extend N.S.W. soldier settlement benefits to Korea and Malaya, ex-servicemen would be brought down…

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Distinguished Soldier to Deliver Anzac Day Orations

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 April 1953 · page 5

Colonel J. M. Prentice, one of Australia's best known soldiers and commentators on foreign affairs, will deliver the oration at the Anzac Day service at the Wellington Cenotaph…

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Extension of Soldier Settlement Benefits

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 April 1953 · page 5

Legislation to extend N.S.W. soldier settlement benefits to Korea and Malaya ex-servicemen would be brought down…

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Soldiers' Blocks at Queanbeyan

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 3

A 1250 acre soldier settlement block in the Queanbeyan district will be open for application to-day, the Minister for…

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Dubbo RSL Plans For Anzac Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1953 · page 1

The President of the Dubbo sub-branch of the RSL (Mr. N. Keats) will preside over the dawn (6 am) service to be…

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Wreaths Wanted for Anzac Day

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 1

As over 30 wreaths will be needed for Anzac Day the Narromine RSL meeting last night decided to invite…

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Cold War Talks

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 3

President Eisenhower shakes hands with the French Premier, Mr. Rene Mayer, as they meet aboard the Presidential…

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Cumnock News War Memorial Plaques to be Unveiled at Yeoval

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 April 1953 · page 2

Two memorial plaques will be unveiled in the wings of the Yeoval Memorial Hall on Anzac Day, next Saturday. The unveiling ceremony will be performed by the President of the Wellington R.S.L., Colonel N. D. Barton…

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Fire at Cumnock Returned Soldier's Home Destroyed

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 April 1953 · page 2

A fire on Sunday, April 12, completely destroyed the home of Mr. P. Beveridge, of Cumnock. A donation list was…

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Anzac Day at Trangie

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1953 · page 8

Anzac Day at Trangie will be commemorated in the traditional way. Organised by the Trangie…

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Postal Arrangements On Anzac Day

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1953 · page 1

The Narromine Post Office will be open only from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for ordinary business (money order excepted) on…

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Public Welcome at Anzac Day Ceremones

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1953 · page 1

Members of the public would be welcome at the Anzac Day services, a Narromine RSL spokesman said to-day…

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Plans for Anzac Day at Peak Hill

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1953 · page 3

Plans for Anzac Day at Peak Hill have been finalised. The Dawn Parade will commence at 4 a.m. and the…

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Freed P.o.w.'s Tell of Rifle Butt Blows and Forced "Death Marches" Korean Camps Worse Than German Of Last War, Old Campaigner Says LONDON

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1953 · page 1

Allied war prisoners freed from Red prison camps yesterday said at Panmunjon that many of their friends had died from riflebutt blows delivered by North Korean guards…

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Anzac Day Shopping Arrangement

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1953 · page 1

Most of the business houses, stores and shops will be closed for Anzac Day on Saturday. Some of the smaller shops…

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Methodist Notes Anzac Day

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 April 1953 · page 9

Anzac Day observances will be held throughout this week-end. At this time we express our gratitude to God for the…

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