The "Magic Eye That Helped Win the War
When Radar came to the British Navy early in this war it was greeted with the same distrust as when the first steam man-o'-war…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1945
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Latest War News Trouble in Java Takes Serious Turn
BATAVIA.—Hopes for a peacetui settlement in Java were shattered suddenly last night when Indonesian Nationalist Youth Movement…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Memorial Appeal
The street day appeal organised by the War Memorial Committee on Saturday last to boost Memorial Funds proved highly successful…
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SOFIA.—Russian troops in Bulga[?] estimated at 200,000, have taken tactical-positions in the south, only short distance from the border…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →£40,000 War Memorial Community Centre for Kerang
Mr. Don Davies, recently of Queanbeyan, where he was acting Postmaster, and now of Swan Hill (Vic.) recalling the much debated subject…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Medals for Mr. Churchill London, Monday (A.A.P.)
The King has personally sent to Mr. Churchill the ribbons of the 1939-45 Star, the Africa Star, and the Defence Medal. “It is my…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Red Cross Society N.S.W. Division Red Cross Prisoners of War Centre
The Red Cross Prisoners of War Centre was opened at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 10th October. There was no ceremony, as all…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Disabled Soldiers’ Motoring
An appeal has been made by the N.R.M.A. to the Commissioner of Police to give special consideration to disabled ex-servicemen in the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Long Service Soldiers Release Soon, says General Blamey BRISBANE
Sir Thomas Blarney says it is expected that all soldiers with long service would be cleared from Morotai by Thursday, the Minister for the…
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CANBERRA.—Some senior Federal Cabinet Ministers regard General Blarney's order of an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the escape…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest War News Japs Ordered to Establish Free Press
TOKIO.—Allied Supreme Headquarters told Japanese editors to establish a free and independent press or to , make way for papers which will…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Disabled Soldiers' Motoring
An appeal has been made by the N.R.M.A. to the Commissioner of Police to give special consideration to disabled ex-servicemen in the matter…
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On behalf of ex-servicemen, Mr. Allan Fraser, M.H.R., has been enquiring about obtaining land for them in the A.C.T…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Post-war Forces
The Army Minister, Mr. Forde, has informed Mr. Allan Fraser, our Federal Member, that all who have served in the present war and who wish to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Public Works Post-War Finance
Mr. Seiffert, member for Monaro, in the Legislative Assembly, said I direct to direct a question to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Captain’s Flat War Veterans’ Appeal Ball
The Savoy Theatre, Captain’s Flat, was thronged with residents of the town and district on the occasion of the Ball in aid of the War Veterans’…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Trial of General Yamashita. War Criminal, Opens
MANILA.—When the trial of Genral Yamashita opened to-day the chief prosecutor, Major Robert Kerr, revealed that the prosecution would begin…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News Fighting Breaks Out in Java
BATAVIA.—Fighting between British and Indonesian forces broke out in Sourabaye on Sunday for the first time in Java, when Indonesians,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Notes and News Another Prisoner of War Returns
Ian Irwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Irwin, of Braidwood, was given a great reception when he arrived home on Thursday aftennoon last. With his…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Welcome Home Functions
The sub-committee appointed to arrange the Welcome Home socials have matters well in hand for the first function. which will be held in…
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