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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1949

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Department of Post War Reconstruction News and Views From Petty Officer to Mill Manager

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 March 1949 · page 3

Here is an example of what the Commonwealth Employment Service can do for ex-servicemen. A recently discharged Stores…

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Soldier Settlement

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 April 1949 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr Seiffert asked: Has the attention of the Minister for Lands been drawn to a statement attributed to…

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"Manar" Station Compulsory Resumption for Soldier Settlement? Mr. Seiffert's Interest

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1949 · page 3

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. J. W. Seiffert, member for Monaro, said: "I ask the Minister for Lands whether the surrender of land…

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Department of Post War Reconstruction News and Views C.r.t.s. Material Printer and Designer

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 April 1949 · page 4

V. R. Stay, ex-Naval Wireless Operator, now a third-year Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme Student studying Dress…

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The War on Weevils

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 12 April 1949 · page 3

When war conditions prevented the export of the wheat harvest C.S.I.R. entomologists were asked to advise the Australian Wheat…

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Anzac Day Queanbeyan, 1949 the March

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 3

Detailed arrangements are well in hand to cater for the crowd expected at the Anzac Day March on Monday next, April 25. This year,…

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Anzac Day Queanbeyan Remembers

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 2

Under a dull and cloudy sky the usual Anzac Day march through the main street of the town was carried out yesterday morning. Those…

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Anzac Commemoration at Christ Church

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 2

At 9 a.m. on Anzac Day, a large number of People gathered at the Parish Church to offer a solemn commemoration of those who gave…

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Anzac Day Election Year Ex-Servicemen Asses Rehabilitation Progress

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 April 1949 · page 2

For thousands of “diggers” of World Wars I. and II.,. the Anzac Day period offers opportunities for memorial services, for reunions, and…

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Commemoration of Anzac Day

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 April 1949 · page 2

Sir,—I wish to comment on your report of the Anzac Commemoration held at “Christ Church. Whilst agreeing with the Rev. W.M…

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Anzac Day Impressive Commemoration in Braidwood

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 2

Though the passage of years has mercifully softened the terrible blow sustained by those who have lost loved, ones on the field of battle, last…

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Modern British Lightships to Replace Those Lost in the War

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 4

A fleet of modern light vessels, giving their crews “luxury” conditions compared with pre-war chirs, and with many technical improvements, are now taking the place of those lost by Britain in the war. Half of the. 1J Trinity House vessels lost have already been replaced. Instead of hammocks…

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Wants' War Gas to Beat Rabbits

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 1

Swiss born Dr. Adolph Bolliger, Direct of the Gordon Craig Research Laboratory at Sydney University, claims he can wage total war…

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Conflagration in China May Start Third World War SHANGHAI, Friday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 1

The complete occupation by Communists of the northern district of Shanghai is expected to-day, following the collapse of the…

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Road Construction Amd Maintenance N.S.W. Worse Off Than Before The War

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 31 May 1949 · page 3

The position of New South Wales, with regard to money for road construction and maintenance, was now relatively worse than…

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Road Construction and Maintenance N.s.w. Worse Off Than Before the War

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 June 1949 · page 4

The position of New South Wales, with regard to money for road construction and maintenance, was now relatively worse' than before the war…

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Bowylie Estate Three Holdings Acquired for Soldier Settlement

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 June 1949 · page 2

About 3,523 acres of the Bowylie and Bainsdale estates at Gundaroo are being acquired for soldier settlement on a promotion basis…

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Department of Post War Reconstruction News and Views Returned Soldier's League

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 June 1949 · page 4

Cabinet's decision on the closing dates for benefits under the Re-establishment and Employment Act special be of special interest to all…

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War Refugees Bill Singapore to Retaliate SINGAPORE, Tuesday (A.A.P. and Reuters)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 June 1949 · page 1

Retaliatory legislation to Mr. Calwell’s War-time Refugees Bill is being considered by Singapore’s Progressive Party—the elected…

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Bowylie Estate Acquired for Soldier Settlement

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 1

About 3,523 acres at the Bowylie and Bairnsdale Estates at Gundaroo is being acquired for soldier settlement on a promotion basis. It is stated that…

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