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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1950

55 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 3

Anzac Day Impressive Celebration in Braidwood

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 2

In many country towns on Tuesday brass bands preceded the march of the returned men through the streets; stirring music inspired the public, and…

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Global War Waged on Drug Traffic

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 4

How the United States Narcotics Bureau, a tightly knit organisation of some 300 officers, is rounding up drug smugglers all over the world…

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Win the “Cold” War Washington, Friday (A. A. U.)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 2

The United States should use every means at its command to win the “cold” war, President Truman told a Press conference…

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Land Resumptions For Soldier Settlement. Question of Just Compensation to Owners

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 4

When the bill to validate the resumption of estates at 1942 values for soldier settlement was under discussion in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. W. A…

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Soldier Settlement Attack on Mr. A. G. Keys

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1950 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly on the 26th April Mr. J. W. Seiffert, MIA., asked:— "Has the attention of the Minister…

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Foreign Ministers Big Three Meet Will “Cold War” End? LONDON, Friday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 2

The development of defence must be accompanied by the strengthening of the economic foundation of the Western Powers to support efforts for…

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Soldier Settlement (To The Editor, "Dispatch.")

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 4

Sir,—I notice that Mr. Seiffert has become suddenly interested in my personal affairs since I became Liberal candidate for Monaro…

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Land for Soldier Settlement Question of Resumption Value

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1950 · page 1

The acquisition of land for soldier settlement at a reasonable price had his wholehearted support, declared J. T. Reid (C.P., Casino) in the…

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Soldier Settlement Ballots Change in System Suggested

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1950 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. W. A. Chaffey (C.P., Tamworth asked the Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahon) whether a number of ex-servicemen…

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War Service Land Settlement

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 3

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) said that the War Service Land Settlement and Closer Settlement (Amendment) Bill, which…

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Priest Gets Warm Welcome Home

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 1

Thirty motor cars packed with Gundagai residents assembled at the fivemile on the Hume Highway awaiting the arrival of Gundagai's parish priest…

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Wool Market Spects Crossbred Clip Up on Pre-War

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 2

No signs show of any appreciable decrease in wool consumption non reduction in the Value of the sheep’s staple. Competition has been well…

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“Cold War” Up-to-date Report For Truman WASHINGTON, Tuesday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 1

U.N.O. Secretary, General Trygve Lie, after 25' minutes talk with President Truman yesterday, said he had not brought any message from M…

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To Prevent War Truman Acting Through U.N.O. WASHINGTON, Friday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 2

President Truman said yesterday the world was closer to peace than at any time in the last five years. He made the statement at a press…

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New War Decision in One Day DETROIT, Tuesday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 1

Air Force General George Kenny said to-day that the decisive pha[?]e of a new war would be fought on the day it broke out. He said dozens…

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Land for Soldiers' Club Rooms, Etc

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 3

Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., has received the following from the Minister for Lands:—"With further reference to your personal representations on…

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War on the Eastern Front

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1950 · page 2

Apparently all the wet weather has not dampened the ebullience of some of the inhabitants on the eastern front. There was another flare-up…

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War Memorial Funds Letter From Chief Secretary

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 June 1950 · page 2

Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Chief Secretary, Mr. C. H. Matthews: I refer to your personal…

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Civil War in Korea American Concern New York, Tuesday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 June 1950 · page 1

An official demand for the surrender of the South Korean Army was broadcast yesterday from Pyongyang Radio by General Chai-Ung…

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War Memorial Fund and Pre-School Association

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 3

Sir,—In “The Age” of 27th, you published a letter receiver, by me through Mr. Seiffert from the Chief Secretary. I do not know who…

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