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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1948

69 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 4

Department of Post War Reconstruction News and Views Rehabilitation for Civilians

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 2 March 1948 · page 4

Cabinet’s decision to extend the Rehabilitation scheme for non-war caused disabled ex-servicemen will include two Classes of civilians…

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Department of Post War Reconstruction News and Views Repertory Players

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 4

Recently in Sydney, a group of ex-servicemen and women formed themselves into a repertory group with a definite idea of becoming a…

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Department of Post War Reconstruction News and Views C.r.t.s. Art Show

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 16 March 1948 · page 4

His Excellency, the Governor General, Mr. W. J. Mckell, has accepted an invitation to officially open the Art Exhibition of Common…

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Semi-war Footing Truman’s Call to U.S. WASHINGTON, Friday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 March 1948 · page 1

The Secretary for Defence, Mr. James Forrestal, indicated to the Senate Armed Services’ Committee to-day that the forces wanted to…

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War Pension Proposals R.s.l Critical

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1948 · page 4

The Federal President of the R.S.L. (Mr. Eric Millhouse) and the N.S.W. State President (Mr. K. McLeod Bolton) criticised the Canberra suggestion…

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"Australia Very Nearly in State of War," "McGIRR with Communists Against Hanlon."

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 26 March 1948 · page 1

"So active have the Communists become in this country that Australia is very nearly in a state of war," declared the Leader of the Country…

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Acquisition of Tooma Estate for Soldier Settlers

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 26 March 1948 · page 4

When a resolution came before the Legislative Assembly for the acquisition of the Tooma estate to be cut up into dairy farms for soldier…

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Chifley Government Helping Russia to Crucify British Soldiers' Wives World Staggered Bt Australia's Inhuman Vote at U.n.o

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 1

Not long ago the feelings of the entire democratic world were outraged by the revelations that the Soviet had refused permission to 15…

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Anzac Day Queanbeyan Services

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 2

Sunday next, April 25, is Anzac Day and the following arrangements have been made by Legacy for the Dawn Service. All ex-members of the Forces…

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Anzac Day Services at Christ Churuch

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 April 1948 · page 2

Sunday, April 25th (St. Mark’s Day) is Anzac Day. There will be a service of commemoration at 7.30 a.m. of those who gave their lives. and at…

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Anzac Day Services At Queanbeyan Churches ANGLICAN

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 2

At Christ Church there will be a service, of commemoration at 7.30 a.m for those who gave their lives At Evensong, a newly installed organ,…

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Anzac Day Commemoration in Braidwood

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Monday 26 April 1948 · page 2

The passage of the years has not dimmed the memories of the people for the brave boys who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Great War…

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Anzac Day Queanbeyan Remembers

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 1

In common with other centres, Queanbeyan celebrate Anzac Day with a dawn service [?] and all the Churches were well attended…

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War on ‘Zionism’ Arabs Prepare LONDON, Tuesday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 1

Official sources, quoted by Reuter’s Damascus correspondent, say that the Transjordan Government has declared war on “Zionism” and that…

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Payment for Soldier Settlement Land

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 1

Mr. R. G. Medcalf (C.P., Lachlan) asked the Premier in the Legislative Assembly if it were a fact that the land, acquired for soldier settlement…

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Human post-war Drama

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 25 May 1948 · page 2

“Frieda” is the story of Robert Dawson, an Enlishman, who marries the German girl responsible for his escape from a German…

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Gift to Soldiers Club From Municipal Council

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 25 May 1948 · page 2

At the meeting last week of Queanbeyan Municipal Council, it was decided to sell the billiard tables and equipment at the School of Arts to…

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Department of Post War Reconstruction News and Views

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 June 1948 · page 4

Here is a re-establishment story of interest. Lieutenant Doris Burns is well known to ex-servicemen and women…

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Staggering Figures People Pay More in Taxes Now Than They Did in War Time

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1948 · page 4

In the two full years of war, 1943-44 end 1944-45, the Commonwealth Government collected from the long-suffering taxpayers an average of a little…

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“Strike War” Threat in France PARIS, Friday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 June 1948 · page 1

The French Government faces the threat of “A Strike War” similar to that which brought the country to a standstill last winter…

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