Totalitarian War
"One of the odd twists of war in modern times "is that it calls upon people-people whose schooling has been neglected and who have…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1945
398 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 12 of 20
Japan War-weary
Reports from non-combatant white people who have managed to get out of Tokio recently indicate that the Japanese are thoroughly war-weary,…
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NEW YORK, Thursday.—Tokio radio says that at l a.m. this morning Russian land forces suddenly launched an attack against the eastern…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fake Hospital Ship Full of Japs and War Material MANILA, Wednesday (A.A.P.)
The Tachibura Maru, Japanese 1700—ton vessel, with huge, red crosses painted on its hull was sighted in the Banda Sea last Friday by Allied…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News Seedless Fruit From New Anti-frost Sprat. Huge Japanese Death-roll
NEW YORK.—The dead at Hirehima, first Japanese city to be attacked by the atomic bomb, are too numerous to be counted, said Tokio radio Seedless strawberries and raspberries may result from a spray which protects fruit from frost. The spray has been discovered by British…
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The meeting of the above, held last Saturday, 4th August, was Very well attended, about 40 members being present. It was decided to hold the…
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MANCHURIA IN RUSSIAN HANDS. LONDON.—The Japanese are rapidly falling back before the Red Army's three-front assault and have already…
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WASHINGTON.—It was officially announced on Sunday evening that the end of the Pacific war cannot be expected for two or three…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Nazi Leader Gaoled To Face Trial as War Criminal FRANFURT, Tuesday (A.A.P.)
Von Papen, von Ribbentrop, Goering, General Jodl, General Keitel, Ley, Streicher and Rosenburg were flown to Nuremburg on Saturday from…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Who Are Returned Soldiers? Query Answered
The hon. secretary of the Goulburn Sub-branch of R.S.S.A.I.L.A. advises that it would be easy for an employer to employ a discharged serviceman,…
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The sudden death took place at the Moruya District Hospital on Tuesday night, 7th August, of Mr. Harold Walter Crowe at the early age of 32 years…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Ends Japan Surrenders
Unconditional surrender of Japan and the end of the war was announced on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. The British Prime Minister, Mr. Atlee, broadcasting…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →End of the War Unconditional Surrender by Japan
Alter days of expectant waiting the news was flashed across the world on Wednesday morning that Japan had finally thrown la the towel. For days…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News the Chinese Situation
CHUNGKING.—The Chinese Communist leader, Chu Teh, has sent a message to General Chiang Kai Shek stating that Chiang must act…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Patriotic Fund Welcome Home to Servicemen Shire Asked to Call Public Meeting
A committee meeting of the above was held on Saturday afternoon, the President, Mr. J. Grigg, being in the chair. There were present…
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CANBERRA.—Employment would be provided for about 126,000 men on pub. lie works and home building when the Government's post-war plans…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest War News England Wins Fifth Test
LONDON.—England won the fifth "Victory Test" by six wickets. England 243 and four for 141 (Edrich not out 42). Australia 178 and 210…
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As we have pointed out on numerous occasions schemes for the settlement of discharged servicemen on the land are not sufficiently advanced…
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Mr. R. C. Sheridan, C.M., had a rather ticklish question to dcide at the Orange Court House, when a 19-year-old, rather good looking soldier was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest War News Orders to Japanese in Hongkong
MANILA.—General MacArthur has ordered the Japanese in Hongkong to surrender to Admiral Harcourt, of the Royal Navy, after August 31 in…
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